Installation Manager

Valiant TMS; Windsor; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Pension, life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Valiant TMS is seeking an Installation Manager to lead installations, commissioning, and handovers of complex automation projects. You will plan, coordinate, and oversee activities to ensure safe, on time, and within-budget delivery, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

You will guide schedules, resources, and methodologies, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience managing installation, commissioning, or project execution in automation/manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing Technology or related field.
• Proven track record delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all installation, commissioning, and project deployment activities to ensure successful execution.
• Develop installation schedules, resource plans, and work methodologies to support project timelines.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers, subcontractors, and customers throughout project execution.
• Monitor installation progress, manage risks, resolve issues, and drive projects to completion on schedule.
• Allocate and manage labor, equipment, tools, and materials to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and customer-specific requirements while maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Oversee installation quality by ensuring all work meets engineering specs and customer expectations.
• Coordinate testing, start-up, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities to achieve successful project handover.
• Manage installation budgets, labor utilization, and project costs while identifying opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing project performance, capturing lessons learned, and implementing best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpret drawings/specs

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering/PM/Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Join Our Team as an Installation Manager!

Valiant TMS, a global leader in manufacturing automation systems and tooling solutions, is seeking an experienced and driven Installation Manager to lead the successful installation, commissioning, and handover of complex automation projects. If you excel at coordinating teams, managing customer expectations, driving project execution, and ensuring safe, high-quality installations, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Get To Do

As an Installation Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing installation activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer and company quality standards.

• Lead and coordinate all installation, commissioning, and project deployment activities to ensure successful execution.
• Develop installation schedules, resource plans, and work methodologies to support project timelines.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers, subcontractors, and customers throughout project execution.
• Monitor installation progress, manage risks, resolve issues, and drive projects to completion on schedule.
• Allocate and manage labor, equipment, tools, and materials to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and customer-specific requirements while maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Oversee installation quality by ensuring all work meets engineering specifications, standards, and customer expectations.
• Coordinate testing, start-up, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities to achieve successful project handover.
• Manage installation budgets, labor utilization, and project costs while identifying opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing project performance, capturing lessons learned, and implementing best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 5 years of experience managing installation, commissioning, field service, or project execution activities within automation, industrial manufacturing, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or related industries.
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing Technology or direct work related experience.
  • Strong understanding of industrial installation, commissioning, and project execution methodologies.
  • Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget
• Skills:
  • Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
  • Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, project specifications, and installation requirements.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets and labor resources.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required to support customer installations.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

What We Offer

• Competitive health, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness benefits, beginning on the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Pension, life and disability insurance upon completion of probationary period.
• We believe in investing in our people. When you join our company, you become part of an organization that values your professional development and provides ample opportunities for career growth.
• Work alongside a talented, diverse group of individuals who are dedicated to achieving excellence.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in the machining and manufacturing industries.

The expected annual salary for this position is $100,000.00-$120,000.00. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skillset, or location. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Valiant TMS does not require Canadian work experience and does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen or assess applicants.

If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you!

All applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with all applicable provincial/state and national laws.