Mechanical Installation Project Superintendent

KION Group•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Remote

About The Position

Dematic is hiring for a Mechanical Installation Project Superintendent due to organizational growth. This role oversees the installation of Automated Material Handling Systems and is responsible for providing direction to the Installation team. The position offers flexibility in location, with the capability to travel to customer sites.

Requirements

Must be very safety conscious and provide overall project safety leadership.
Focuses the team on high quality installations – install right the first time
Plan & Manage installation schedule in collaboration with Project Management
Provide monthly bottom-up EAC forecast and Earned Value Tracking.
Actively manage project resources and provide feedback to the Resource Team
Comprehensive understanding of drawings, mark & unit summaries and Dematic’s Installation Standards.
OSHA training or certificate preferred
Physically able to traverse construction site environments
Must be willing to travel on short notice and spend up to 80% of the time traveling.
Dematic offers opportunity to go home monthly or more.
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and off shifts - offer OT compensation
Must be able to act calmly in stressful situations
Must be able to write concise, clear, and complete trip reports in the time frame required according to Dematic procedures.
Must have knowledge in the use of personal computers, data base functions and communications.
Understanding personal computer hardware setup and software configuration required.
High School or equivalent experience required
Strong leadership skills
Strong planning and coordination skills with attention to detail
MS Word and Excel experience required
Bi-lingual, English and Spanish
Proficient in Microsoft Power Point and able to navigate MS Project
Project Management Training or knowledge of Project Management Methodologies
Knowledge of Lean Guiding Principles (TIMWOOD- Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing and Defects)

Nice To Haves

Working experience with material handling equipment preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Actively manages safety, scope, quality, time schedule, budget, risks and opportunities for the projects in area of responsibility.
Directly responsible for leadership, management, and supervision of the installation projects.
Plans, organizes and directs large complex projects.
Must be able to make quick decisions on complex project issues and provide follow through.
Responsible for reviewing project documents, plans and specifications, directing installation activities, resolving construction difficulties, coordinating field installations, project close-outs, and developing and/or maintaining customer/client relationships.
Lay out project work and ensure that materials, tools, equipment, etc. are scheduled in a timely manner to meet scope, budget, and project construction schedules.
All responsibilities to be accomplished within standard operating procedures, project costs, time constraints, and quality standards.
Performs regular performance evaluations of resources to support the development of individuals reporting to the Resource Team.
Assists with routine equipment trial runs to ensure that it meets specifications and ensure equipment is installed to Dematic standards.
Provide additional assistance with training of subcontractors in the installation of Dematic and other MHE equipment.
Provides direction for all installation site personnel.
Provides guidance and direction for daily Site Coordinator activities.
Support Change Management
Support Dematic Initiatives
Regular Safety Audit reviews
Review Status and Staffing weekly, adjust manpower plan accordingly.
Review Quality on a weekly cadence (Punch List Elimination)
Establish Project Plans at time of project turnover
Maintain Project Plans throughout the project lifecycle, monitor and alter the plan based on earned value status.
Drive the onsite Teams, create an “all for one” approach to Execution
Support the Resource Team with resource feedback