Director Installation

KION Group•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

As a Director of Installation at Dematic Corp., you will play a key role in crafting the future of our installation processes. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a team of highly skilled professionals and drive the successful implementation of our innovative solutions. You will be at the forefront of ensuring flawless execution and customer happiness! You will be responsible for coordinating Mechanical Installation, Electrical Installation, and Pre-Commissioning of Dematic solutions. By aligning with our mission statement and strategic plan, you will lead all aspects of, implement, and manage processes that deliver outstanding results. Your leadership will ensure efficient project delivery, high customer happiness, and strict adherence to plans. In this role, you will develop and manage project costing, budgets, and business plans. You will foster a culture of teamwork and cooperation, driving efficiency and reducing waste through innovative installation improvement initiatives. These initiatives will support efficiency improvement, cost reduction, and risk mitigation in our projects. Collaboration is key, and you will develop impactful project installation strategies and programs in close partnership with the installation function. Your expertise will be instrumental in recruiting, developing, motivating, and managing a team of highly trained Project Installation professionals, ensuring we meet all business objectives.

Requirements

Proven ability to effectively guide a group of Installation Resources at every level.
Proven track record in driving coordination and support of project execution teams in areas such as: Subcontractor management and labor planning Project planning and document control Material delivery, scheduling, and management Contract management and customer correspondence Risk mapping and proactive alert management
History of effectively driving and managing change within a complex international, matrix organization.
Outstanding team-building skills with the ability to improve interaction and efficiency and break down barriers.
Experience with labor planning, budgeting/forecasting, project planning, site management, installation, contract management, materials management, and lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is preferred.
Willingness to travel approximately 50%.

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge of the material handling industry, supply chain, or material handling solutions is advantageous.
However, demonstrated experience and leadership skills are highly valued.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Mechanical Installation, Electrical Installation, and Pre-Commissioning of Dematic solutions.
Lead all aspects of, implement, and manage processes that deliver outstanding results.
Develop and manage project costing, budgets, and business plans.
Foster a culture of teamwork and cooperation, driving efficiency and reducing waste through innovative installation improvement initiatives.
Develop impactful project installation strategies and programs in close partnership with the installation function.
Recruit, develop, motivate, and manage a team of highly trained Project Installation professionals, ensuring we meet all business objectives.