Field Equipment Installation Project Lead

UniFide CST; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

3 weeks PTO

8 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Local travel - most work regionally

Ongoing professional development

Team-first culture

Job summary

UniFide CST is seeking an Equipment Installation Project Manager who will own field installations from planning through commissioning. You will lead coordination with customers, subcontractors, technicians, vendors, and internal teams to ensure on-time, safe, and profitable project execution.

This role focuses on on-site leadership, problem solving, and delivering exceptional customer experiences in industrial settings, including weighing systems, rigging, and large-scale equipment installations.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of experience in construction, industrial, or equipment installation project management.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multi-trade job sites.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, sequencing, and cost control.
• The ability to run projects in the field, not just coordinate from a desk.
• Strong organization and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from planning through final commissioning, ensuring safety, efficiency, profitability, on time, and high standards.
• Coordinate customers, subcontractors, technicians, vendors, and internal/external teams as the driving force behind execution.
• Visit active job sites to monitor progress, resolve field challenges, and keep work moving safely and efficiently.
• Manage equipment deliveries, rigging services, subcontractors, and technicians to keep installation sequencing on track.
• Adjust project schedules in real time due to weather, site conditions, or customer requirements.
• Review project costs, manage change orders, and protect project margins.
• Develop site layouts and project documentation to support installation planning.
• Communicate project updates to customers and internal stakeholders; align on scope and profitability with sales/service teams.
• Resolve unforeseen field issues while maintaining customer confidence and momentum.
• Verify installation quality and safety compliance, readiness for final commissioning.

Skills

Project management

Subcontractors

Cost control

Field leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Job description

UniFide CST is seeking an Equipment Installation Project Manager who will own field installations from planning through commissioning. You will lead coordination with customers, subcontractors, technicians, vendors, and internal teams to ensure on-time, safe, and profitable project execution.

This role focuses on on-site leadership, problem solving, and delivering exceptional customer experiences in industrial settings, including weighing systems, rigging, and large-scale equipment installations.