Installation Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Senior Installation Manager to lead full lifecycle installation projects, from pre-quoting to commissioning. You will supervise superintendents, foremen, and crews, coordinating mechanical, electrical, and mechatronic commissioning activities.

The role requires strong planning, scheduling, and safety oversight, with travel up to 50% and a focus on meeting milestones and delivering high-quality installations for material handling systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or 1-2 years vocational/technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience resolving problems related to mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience with AGVs, AS/RS, or conveyors is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of installation projects from pre-quoting activities through site visits and concept review meetings to determine costs.
• Staff and plan daily/weekly workload to meet project milestones for less complex/smaller projects.
• Coordinate with subcontractors in conjunction with purchasing and manage equipment inventory and rentals.
• Attend weekly project review meetings and track financials; report progress daily, weekly and monthly.
• Support commissioning by conducting site visits and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
• Prepare trip reports and ensure documentation for post-project reviews.

Skills

Staffing planning

Project installation mgmt

Safety reporting

Subcontractor coordination

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

As the Senior Installation Manager, you will be responsible forFull project installation activities including staffing and planning of daily and weekly workload in meeting 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 sub-contractors, 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/

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,compensationand training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be$106,500 to$156,200salary at the time of posting. Final compensation will bedeterminedbyvarious factorssuch as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will Do in This Role

• Assistwith equipment trial runs and ensure installations meet Dematic standards.
• Provide training and technical support to subcontractors on equipment used for handling materials.
• Identifyinstallation 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 weare lookingfor:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate degree or 1-2 years vocational/technical training preferred. Specialized skill training or certification may berequired.
• 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.
• Understandingofpersonal computer hardware setup and software configuration.