Installation Manager

Dematic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 107,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive compensation

Pay Transparency

Global opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Senior Installation Manager in Grand Rapids to lead installation projects from pre-quote through site reviews and commissioning. You will manage superintendents, foremen, and crews, coordinating mechanical, electrical and mechatronic commissioning, scheduling subcontractors and tracking equipment and rentals.

Responsibilities include preparing quotes, ensuring Dematic standards, and reporting project progress daily to weekly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years’ experience with mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Experience with material handling equipment.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and be on call.
• Experience with trip reports per Dematic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment trials and ensure installations meet Dematic standards.
• Train and support subcontractors on equipment usage.
• Identify installation issues and propose solutions.
• Prepare project quotes, scope of work, and equipment lists.
• Coordinate subcontractors with purchasing.
• Attend weekly project reviews and track financials.
• Support commissioning with site visits and safety/quality standards.
• Manage ordering of consumables, rentals, and resources.
• Participate in post-project reviews for improvements.

Skills

Staffing planning

Project management

Safety & quality standards

Clear trip reports

Proactive problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Material handling equipment

AGVs/AS/RS/Conveyors

Job description

As the Senior Installation Manager, you will be responsible forFull project installation activities, including staffing and planning of daily and weekly workload to meet project milestones for less complex and/or smaller projects.

Manages assignedsuperintendents,foremen,and crews. Responsible for allmechanical, electrical, andmechatronicspre-commissioningprojects, project progress,safetyand other required reporting on a daily,weeklyand monthly basis. This individual willbe responsible forthe full lifecycle of installation projects starting with pre-quoting activities through site visits and concept review meetingstodeterminecosts. Scheduling subcontractors, keeping track of equipment inventory and rentals is also a large part of thisrole

We offer

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Learn More Here

https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Equal Employment Opportunities

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Base Pay Range

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $106,500 - $156,200 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

What You Will Do In This Role

• Assist with equipment trial runs and ensure installations meet Dematic standards.
• Provide training and technical support to subcontractors on equipment used for handling materials.
• Identify installation issues and propose effective solutions.
• Prepare project quotes, including pricing reviews, scope of work, schedules, and equipment lists.
• Select and coordinate subcontractors in conjunction with purchasing.
• Attend weekly project review meetings and track financials.
• Conduct site visits to support commissioning and implement safety and quality standards.
• Complete equipment run-ins and report readiness for commissioning via formal documentation.
• Manage ordering of consumables, supplies, rentals, and other resources for project execution.
• Participate in post-project reviews to recommend design or process improvements.

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate degree or 1–2 years vocational/technical training preferred. Specialized skill training or certification may be required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience resolving problems related to mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Confirmed working experience with material handling equipment.
• Service experience with AGVs, AS/RS, or conveyors is highly valued.
• Willingness to travel on short notice and spend up to 50% of the time traveling.
• Ability to be on call and travel as the need arises.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and off shifts.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and complete trip reports according to Dematic procedures.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers for word processing, databases, and communications.
• Understanding of personal computer hardware setup and software configuration.