Site Manager

Vanderlande

7d•$123,300 - $137,000

About The Position

The Site Manager oversees assigned installation activities in the field and supports the Construction Manager in executing Vanderlande's approved site execution plan. The role coordinates day-to-day installation activities across multiple disciplines, monitors safety, quality, and progress, and ensures field issues, risks, and constraints are documented and escalated. The Site Manager operates within the direction and authority established by the Construction Manager and Project Manager and serves as a key link between field operations and project leadership. This full-time, exempt position supports large-scale installation projects and requires travel of up to 80%-90%, including domestic and international assignments. Approximately 75% of the workday is expected to be spent in the field monitoring installation activities and project progress.

Requirements

Experience supervising or coordinating installation activities on material handling, conveyor, automation, or comparable construction projects.
Practical knowledge of subcontractor management, field safety requirements, installation quality standards, and project reporting processes.
Ability to read installation drawings, understand work sequences, identify conflicts, and support issue resolution in the field.
Ability to travel extensively and work effectively in dynamic construction and installation environments.
Strong leadership and coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple installation disciplines simultaneously.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and accurate, timely reporting capabilities.
Sound judgment in identifying and mitigating safety, quality, access, and schedule-related risks.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow through on corrective actions and field assignments.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting medium to large-scale material handling, airport, warehouse automation, or parcel projects.
Previous experience coordinating multidisciplinary installation teams and subcontractors in active construction environments.
Technical, trade, or construction management background related to industrial project execution.
Familiarity with Vanderlande installation processes, turnover requirements, and site safety programs.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily installation activities across mechanical, electrical, controls, and pre-commissioning teams to support safe and efficient project execution.
Monitor subcontractor manpower, installation progress, workmanship, and adherence to approved work plans, schedules, and installation sequences.
Identify field conflicts, delays, material shortages, quality concerns, and safety risks; document findings and escalate issues to project leadership.
Support quality inspections, turnover preparation, field coordination meetings, and communication among subcontractors, customers, and project stakeholders.