Site Installation Manager (Stoney Creek, Ontario)

Cyrillus; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks an Installation Manager responsible for overseeing the installation phase of projects. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards, manage installation teams, and maintain project quality and timelines. If you possess strong leadership skills and a background in project management, this position offers a great opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing installation projects is essential.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and HSE policies required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation projects, ensuring all objectives are met.
• Coordinate with various teams and supervise site activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and conduct regular inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication

Safety Management

Job description

Reporting to the Construction Executive Director, the Installation Manager is responsible for the successful execution of the installation phase of the projects entrusted to them; they ensure complete installation oversight. As such, they are accountable for meeting the installation contractual deliverables and achieving objectives in terms of safety, quality, cost, deadlines, and customer satisfaction. For the project installation phase under its responsibility, the Installation Manager is the client’s onsite primary point of contact.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage installation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Review technical drawings and specifications to plan site activities.
• Develop detailed installation plans, work breakdown structures, and resource allocation strategies. Coordinate activities with engineering, procurement, construction, project management team, and commissioning teams.
• Anticipate risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Provide regular updates on progress, challenges,resource needs, and resolve issues promptly.
• Coordinate the handover to commissioning and operations teams.
• Supervise and support installation crews, subcontractors, and site supervisors. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and performance excellence.
• Conduct daily site meetings, assign tasks, and ensure proper workforce deployment.
• Enforce HSE policies and conduct safety briefings, audits and document risk assessments.
• Ensure that all installation activities are performed in accordance with company and regulatory safety standards.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, inspectors, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee QA / QC processes related to equipment handling, alignment, anchoring, and system integration. Verify that installations meet design specifications and functional requirements.
• Conduct inspections and collaborate with QA / QC teams to verify conformance.
• Maintain installation records and issue daily progress and quality reports.
• Maintain comprehensive records including installation procedures, inspection reports, NCRs, and commissioning readiness documentation.