Automation Site Manager – Electrical & Controls Install

Movu Robotics; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO, sick leave, & paid holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

401K with employer match 4%

Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months

Gross Salary

Job summary

Movu Robotics seeks a Site Manager to lead end-to-end on-site project execution for automated material handling systems. You will oversee mobilization, installation, integration, commissioning, and handover while coordinating engineering, controls, commissioning, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years in site management or industrial installation, with experience in robotics or automated systems and proven leadership of field teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in site management, construction, or industrial installation.
• Experience with automated material handling systems or robotics.
• Proven leadership of field teams and subcontractors.
• Travel 60–90% average across the year.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site project activities from mobilization through commissioning and demobilization.
• Manage installation and integration of automated systems (shuttles, conveyors, AS/RS, robotics).
• Drive daily execution to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Act as the on-site decision maker and escalation point.
• Own site safety program and enforce all safety standards (OSHA / local regulations).
• Conduct daily safety walks, toolbox talks, and audits.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety procedures.
• Drive a zero-incident culture.
• Develop and manage short-term and look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation actions.
• Track progress vs. plan and adjust execution strategy.
• Serve as primary on-site contact for the customer.
• Lead coordination meetings.
• Communicate progress, risks, and recovery plans.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, and controls installation.
• Ensure installation meets engineering specifications.
• Manage punch lists and inspections.
• Coordinate transition to commissioning teams.
• Support testing, validation, and acceptance.
• Lead site closeout and documentation.
• Produce site reports (progress, risks, safety).
• Track budget, productivity, and materials.
• Maintain documentation and support forecasting.

Skills

Site management

Robotics/automation

Leadership of field teams

Travel willingness

Job description

Movu Robotics seeks a Site Manager to lead end-to-end on-site project execution for automated material handling systems. You will oversee mobilization, installation, integration, commissioning, and handover while coordinating engineering, controls, commissioning, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years in site management or industrial installation, with experience in robotics or automated systems and proven leadership of field teams.