Senior Installation Manager

KION•Grand Rapids, MI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Senior Installation Manager, you will be responsible for full project installation activities including staffing and planning of daily and weekly workload in meeting project milestones for less complex and/or smaller projects. Manages assigned superintendents, foremen, and crews. Responsible for all mechanical, electrical, and mechatronics pre-commissioning projects, project progress, safety and other required reporting on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. This individual will be responsible for the full lifecycle of installation projects starting with pre-quoting activities through site visits and concept review meetings to determine costs. Scheduling sub-contractors, keeping track of equipment inventory and rentals is also a large part of this role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience resolving problems related to mechanical and electrical equipment.
Confirmed working experience with material handling equipment.
Willingness to travel on short notice and spend up to 50% of the time traveling.
Ability to be on call and travel as the need arises.
Ability to write clear, concise, and complete trip reports according to Dematic procedures.
Proficient in the use of personal computers for word processing, databases, and communications.
Understanding of personal computer hardware setup and software configuration.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or 1–2 years vocational/technical training preferred.
Specialized skill training or certification may be required.
Service experience with AGVs, AS/RS, or conveyors is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Assist with equipment trial runs and ensure installations meet Dematic standards.
Provide training and technical support to subcontractors on equipment used for handling materials.
Identify installation issues and propose effective solutions.
Prepare project quotes, including pricing reviews, scope of work, schedules, and equipment lists.
Select and coordinate subcontractors in conjunction with purchasing.
Attend weekly project review meetings and track financials.
Conduct site visits to support commissioning and implement safety and quality standards.
Complete equipment run-ins and report readiness for commissioning via formal documentation.
Manage ordering of consumables, supplies, rentals, and other resources for project execution.
Participate in post-project reviews to recommend design or process improvements.