Site Manager
STOW Group•Romeoville, IL
•$110,000 - $122,000•Remote
About The Position
The Site Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of on-site project activities, from mobilization through commissioning and final acceptance. This role leads all field operations, ensuring safe, on-time, and high-quality installation of automated material handling systems while acting as the primary on-site interface with the customer. This position is a key member of the project leadership team and drives coordination across engineering, controls, commissioning, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders.
Requirements
- 5+ years in site management, construction, or industrial installation
- Experience with automated material handling systems or robotics
- Proven leadership of field teams and subcontractors
Responsibilities
- Lead all on-site project activities from mobilization through commissioning and demobilization
- Manage installation and integration of automated systems (shuttles, conveyors, AS/RS, robotics)
- Drive daily execution to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets
- Act as the on-site decision maker and escalation point
- Own site safety program and enforce all safety standards (OSHA / local regulations)
- Conduct daily safety walks, toolbox talks, and audits
- Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety procedures
- Drive a zero-incident culture
- Develop and manage short-term and look-ahead schedules
- Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
- Identify risks early and implement mitigation actions
- Track progress vs. plan and adjust execution strategy
- Serve as primary on-site contact for the customer
- Lead coordination meetings
- Communicate progress, risks, and recovery plans
- Oversee mechanical, electrical, and controls installation
- Ensure installation meets engineering specifications
- Manage punch lists and inspections
- Coordinate transition to commissioning teams
- Support testing, validation, and acceptance
- Lead site closeout and documentation
- Produce site reports (progress, risks, safety)
- Track budget, productivity, and materials
- Maintain documentation and support forecasting
Benefits
- PTO, sick leave, & paid holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401K with employer match, currently 4%
- Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
