
Installation Manager
Posted 6 days ago

Posted 6 days ago
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.
• Oversee comprehensive project installation activities, including staffing and organizing daily and weekly workloads to achieve project milestones.
• Supervise superintendents, foremen, and crews.
• Manage mechanical, electrical, and mechatronics pre-commissioning projects.
• Monitor project progress, safety, and fulfill daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements.
• Direct the entire lifecycle of installation projects, from pre-quoting through site visits and concept review meetings.
• Assess project costs and create project quotes, encompassing pricing reviews, scope of work, schedules, and equipment lists.
• Schedule and coordinate subcontractors in collaboration with purchasing.
• Maintain oversight of equipment inventory and rentals.
• Assist with equipment trial runs, ensuring installations comply with Dematic standards.
• Provide training and technical support to subcontractors regarding material-handling equipment.
• Identify installation challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Participate in weekly project review meetings and monitor financials.
• Conduct site visits to facilitate commissioning and enforce safety and quality standards.
• Complete equipment run-ins and formally document readiness for commissioning.
• Manage the ordering of consumables, supplies, rentals, and other project resources.
• Take part in post-project reviews and suggest design or process enhancements.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience is necessary.
• An associate degree or 1–2 years of vocational/technical training is preferred.
• Specialized skill training or certification may be necessary.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in resolving mechanical and electrical equipment-related issues is required.
• Proven experience working with material handling equipment.
• Service experience with AGVs, AS/RS, or conveyors is highly regarded.
• Willingness to travel on short notice and spend up to 50% of the time traveling.
• Ability to be on call and travel as required.
• Flexibility to work on weekends, holidays, and off shifts.
• Capable of writing clear, concise, and comprehensive trip reports following Dematic procedures.
• Proficient in using personal computers for word processing, databases, and communications.
• Knowledge of personal computer hardware setup and software configuration.
• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities
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