Automation Project Construction Lead (90% Travel)

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande seeks a Construction Manager to lead the installation of baggage and automation systems on major projects. You will drive site execution, manage budgets, and coordinate with customers to report progress, out-of-scope work, and non-conformities.

You will oversee safety programs and site teams, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining strong client relationships on large-scale, highly automated installations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing complex projects and systems.
• Leadership capability to create a unified and motivated project team.
• Proven track record in on-site management of larger/complex installations with high level of automation.
• Ability to manage a team of mechanical and electrical supervisors assuring that work is executed as per the project schedule.
• Sound knowledge of contract law.
• Experience serving as on-site representative while building relationships with clients.
• Ability to obtain required security clearances to work in Vanderlande project sites.
• Valid passport in the event international travel is required.
• Must have valid drivers' license.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% - 90% (domestic)

Responsibilities

• Manages site-based execution of medium to large projects (project size ranging from $50M – $100M).
• Draws up a challenging site-based project plan and leads the complete execution on site.
• P&L - budget responsible for all site related costs.
• Manages site-based contracts with high project risk and complex installed equipment.
• Proficient in mitigating risks related to contracts and claims.
• Oversees quality, time, costs and provision of information.
• Reports and escalates non-conformities to customer and PM.
• Mobilizes the site-based organization and aligns with internal teams.
• Negotiates with customers and subcontractors on contract issues in a professional manner.
• Maintains stakeholder relationships at all levels, including senior management.
• Takes ownership over all site related challenges.
• Ensures high-quality installation execution (schedule, quality).
• Organizes and implements site safety plans and HSE activities.

Skills

Leadership

On-site management

Contract law

Client relationships

Security clearances

Passport

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Four-year college degree in technical field

OSHA Certification

Job description

Vanderlande seeks a Construction Manager to lead the installation of baggage and automation systems on major projects. You will drive site execution, manage budgets, and coordinate with customers to report progress, out-of-scope work, and non-conformities.

You will oversee safety programs and site teams, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining strong client relationships on large-scale, highly automated installations.