Senior Site Manager
About The Position
The Senior Site Manager is the senior on-site leader responsible for directing and coordinating field installation execution for Thermo Systems projects. Partnering closely with the assigned Project Manager, the Senior Site Manager drives safe, high-quality installation outcomes, protects schedule performance, and ensures disciplined site coordinationsurfacing issues early, driving resolution paths, and maintaining strong field controls. This role serves as Thermo Systems site interface with customer representatives, general contractors, and third-party trades (including electrical subcontractors). In addition to execution leadership, the Senior Site Manager is expected to handle higher-complexity sites, lead more challenging stakeholder environments, mentor other site leaders, and elevate field practices that reduce rework and improve predictability across Thermo Systems installed base.
Requirements
- Background in electrical installation, industrial controls, automation, construction management, or related trade leadership.
- Familiarity with industrial environments (manufacturing, process facilities, distribution, energy, etc.).
- Experience coordinating third-party electrical contractors and working within GC-controlled job sites.
- Strong exposure to change management processes and documentation (RFIs, redlines, as-builts, T&M tracking, etc.).
- Extensive experience leading or coordinating field installation on industrial, controls, electrical, or construction projects, including complex stakeholder environments.
- Strong working knowledge of installation practices, jobsite coordination, and trade management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage site safety expectations and promote a safety-first culture; comfortable leading corrective actions and stopping work when required.
- Strong communication skills and comfort interfacing with customers, general contractors, and subcontractors in complex site environments.
- Strong documentation discipline (daily logs, progress tracking, issue tracking, drawing control, redlines/as-builts), with a track record of protecting commercial outcomes through timely documentation.
- Proficiency with common tools (Teams/SharePoint or similar document repositories; basic schedule/progress tracking tools).
Nice To Haves
- Certifications such as OSHA-10/30, NCCER, or trade licensing (as applicable) are a plus.
Responsibilities
- On-Site Installation Leadership (Safety, Quality, Execution)
- Schedule Monitoring & Daily Coordination:
- Stakeholder Management & Site Liaison:
- Engineering & Drawing Control (Version Management):
- Change Management & Commercial Support:
- Coordination with Project Manager:
- Material, Workface, and Readiness Support:
- Mentorship & Field Practice Leadership (Senior-Level Expectations):
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low-cost options
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement and professional credential support
- In-house and external technical training opportunities
- Exposure to complex, high-impact automation projects
- A collaborative culture built on integrity, accountability, and teamwork
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
