Director of Installation

Hy-Tek; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Tek in Kentucky seeks a Director of Installation to lead end-to-end install projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence while upholding Hy‑Tek quality. You will direct field teams, subcontractors, and internal partners to convert sold scope into repeatable customer outcomes, coordinating Engineering, PM, and Safety to achieve successful turnovers.

The role demands strategic leadership, strong communication with clients and execs, and a track record of delivering large-scale,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in installation, field operations, or construction leadership in the Material Handling Industry.
• Prior experience managing large-scale, multi-site installation projects.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation in material handling systems.
• Proven ability to lead field-based teams in dynamic construction environments.
• High proficiency in coordinating subcontractors and site logistics.
• Ability to operate independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with customers, internal teams, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of all installation scopes from mobilization through completion and turnover.
• Ensure installation activities align with approved drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules.
• Drive consistent use of installation SOPs, workflows, and field standards across all projects.
• Resolve field execution issues related to labor, materials, sequencing, and constructability.
• Serve as escalation point for customer-facing installation challenges.
• Provide direct leadership to the Installation management team and field leadership.
• Set clear expectations for performance, safety, quality, and communication.
• Coach and develop installation leadership bench strength.
• Participate in recurring management, project review, and cross-functional cadence meetings.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance: Ensure all installation activities comply with safety programs, OSHA requirements, and customer site rules.
• Partner with Safety to drive incident prevention, training, and corrective actions.
• Enforce installation quality standards and punch-list discipline through closeout.
• Manage installation labor planning, manpower loading, and subcontractor utilization.
• Own installation cost performance, including labor productivity, rework, and change orders.
• Partner with Sourcing and Operations on subcontractor strategy and performance.
• Support forecasting and variance analysis related to installation execution.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Project Engineering to improve install ability and reduce field risk.
• Collaborate with Project Management on schedules, sequencing, and customer communication.
• Interface with Commissioning and Implementation teams to ensure smooth system turnover.
• Support Sales as needed with installation approach, risk input, and lessons learned.
• Present a professional image to clients and partners.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Field Operations

Subcontractor Coordination

Budget Management

Communication with clients

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

The Director of Installation is responsible for the end-to-end execution of all installation activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, on budget, and to Hy‑Tek quality standards. This role provides leadership across field installation teams, subcontractors, and internal partners to translate sold scope into successful, repeatable customer outcomes. The Director of Installation serves as the primary operational owner of installation performance, and coordinates Project Engineering, Project Management, and Safety for installation projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own execution of all installation scopes from mobilization through mechanical completion and turnover
• Ensure installation activities align with approved drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules
• Drive consistent use of installation SOPs, workflows, and field standards across all projects
• Resolve field execution issues related to labor, materials, sequencing, and constructability
• Serve as escalation point for customer-facing installation challenges
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Provide direct leadership to the Installation management team and field leadership
  • Set clear expectations for performance, safety, quality, and communication
  • Coach and develop installation leadership bench strength
  • Participate in recurring management, project review, and cross-functional cadence meetings
• Safety, Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure all installation activities comply with company safety programs, OSHA requirements, and customer site rules
  • Partner with Safety to drive incident prevention, training, and corrective actions
  • Enforce installation quality standards and punch-list discipline through closeout
• Manage installation labor planning, manpower loading, and subcontractor utilization
• Own installation cost performance, including labor productivity, rework, and change orders
• Partner with Sourcing and Operations on subcontractor strategy and performance
• Support forecasting and variance analysis related to installation execution
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Project Engineering to improve install ability and reduce field risk
  • Collaborate with Project Management on schedules, sequencing, and customer communication
  • Interface with Commissioning and Implementation teams to ensure smooth system turnover
  • Support Sales as needed with installation approach, risk input, and lessons learned
• Present a professional image to clients and partners
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• 10+ years of experience in installation, field operations, or construction leadership in the Material Handling Industry
• Prior experience managing large-scale, multi-site installation projects
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation in material handling systems
• Proven ability to lead field-based teams in dynamic construction environments
• High proficiency in coordinating subcontractors and site logistics
• Ability to operate independently and make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong communication skills with customers, internal teams, and executive leadership

Working Conditions:

• Ability to travel up to 25% or as needed based on business needs.
• Working in office, remote or supplier/client facilities.
• Working in a stationary position for an extended period.
• Moving or traversing for an extended period.
• Occasional climbing on steps, scaffolding and/or mezzanines.
• Operating computers for an extended period.
• Possible exposure to noise levels exceeding recommended DBA levels.

***Job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. ***