Site Manager

Hai Robotics; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary

Performance based bonus

Annual leave package

Work laptop and phone

Travel meal allowance

Reimbursement of travel costs

Opportunity to contribute to a growing

Job summary

Hai Robotics is seeking a Field Application Engineer to lead on-site management of installation and commissioning across multiple projects in the EMEA region. You will coordinate engineers, subcontractors, equipment, and materials, ensuring schedule adherence and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years site management experience in industrial automation, strong communication, and willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of site management experience in industrial automation, construction, or capital equipment installation.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent sites and coordinate diverse workforces.
• Strong subcontractor management and commercial awareness.
• Solid understanding of site safety regulations and quality management systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages a strong plus.
• Comfortable with extensive travel across EMEA.
• Valid work authorization in EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across multiple installation and commissioning projects.
• Coordinate on-site resources: engineers, subcontractors, equipment, materials.
• Drive schedule adherence and mitigate schedule risks early.
• Own site safety, quality, and compliance with customer and HAI standards.
• Conduct regular site walks, progress reviews, and customer coordination meetings.
• Manage subcontractor scope, performance, and commercial compliance.
• Lead daily/weekly site stand-ups and progress reporting.
• Serve as the on-site senior escalation point for CEs, subcontractors, and customer site teams.
• Partner with PMs on project schedule, risk, and resource planning.
• Ensure accurate site reporting (progress, risks, issues, forecasts) into delivery governance.
• Travel extensively across the EMEA region.

Job description

Hai Robotics is a leading innovator of logistics robotics solutions. Our sophisticated systems are designed to optimize supply chain operations across various industries, with the goal of offering cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable solutions. With our robots, we reduce our customers' storage footprint and operating costs, improve warehouse productivity and maximize workflow efficiencies with increased speed & order accuracy. We are now looking for aspiring Field Application Engineers to join the exciting field of logistics robotics!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across multiple concurrent installation and commissioning projects
• Coordinate and schedule on-site resources: engineers, subcontractors, equipment, materials
• Drive site schedule adherence; identify and mitigate schedule risks early
• Own site safety, quality, and compliance with customer and HAI standards
• Conduct regular site walks, progress reviews, and customer coordination meetings
• Manage subcontractor scope, performance, and commercial compliance
• Lead daily/weekly site stand-ups and progress reporting
• Serve as the on-site senior escalation point for CEs, subcontractors, and customer site teams
• Partner with PMs on project schedule, risk, and resource planning
• Ensure accurate site reporting (progress, risks, issues, forecasts) into delivery governance
• Travel extensively across the EMEA region

Who are we looking for?

• 2+ years of site management experience in industrial automation, construction, or capital equipment installation
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent sites and coordinate diverse workforces
• Strong subcontractor management and commercial awareness
• Solid understanding of site safety regulations and quality management systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English; additional European languages a strong plus
• Comfortable with extensive travel across EMEA
• Valid work authorization in EMEA

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Experience with warehouse automation, ASRS, or material handling projects
• Safety certifications (SMSTS, IOSH, OSHA, or local equivalent)
• Multi-site, multi-country project experience
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera, or similar)

Hai-lights

• A competitive salary
• Performance based bonus
• Annual leave package
• Work laptop and phone
• Travel meal allowancen
• Reimbursement of all travel costs
• The opportunity to contribute to a young, growing company, shaping its success and your career

About Us

Hai Robotics helps businesses unlock smarter, more flexible warehouse operations. Founded in 2016, the company is redefining warehouse automation through adaptable automated storage and retrieval solutions designed to evolve alongside operational needs. After pioneering Automated Case-handling Mobile Robot (ACR) technology, Hai Robotics introduced a modular approach that helps businesses scale faster, optimize space, and respond more effectively to changing demand. By combining robotics, software, and intelligent system design, Hai Robotics enables organizations to create more agile and resilient operations without the complexity traditionally associated with warehouse automation. Today, the company supports customers across more than 40 countries in industries including retail, e-commerce, healthcare, manufacturing, 3PL, and apparel. With a global network of offices and partners, Hai Robotics works side-by-side with customers to solve operational challenges and build systems designed for long-term performance.