Installation Manager

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

Job summary

KION Group's Dematic division in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior Installation Manager to lead full project installation activities, staffing, and planning to meet milestones for smaller projects.

You will oversee mechanical, electrical, and mechatronics pre-commissioning, coordinate subcontractors, track equipment and rentals, and report progress weekly. Willingness to travel up to 50% and work weekends/holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience resolving problems related to mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience with material handling equipment is required.
• Service experience with AGVs, AS/RS, or conveyors is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

AGVs

AS/RS

Conveyors

Job description

As the Senior Installation Manager, you will be responsible for Full project installation activities including staffing and planning of daily and weekly workload in meeting project milestones for less complex and/or smaller projects. Manages assigned superintendents, foremen, and crews. Responsible for all mechanical, electrical, and mechatronics pre-commissioning projects, project progress, safety and other required reporting on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. This individual will be responsible for the full lifecycle of installation projects starting with pre-quoting activities through site visits and concept review meetings to determine costs. Scheduling sub-contractors, keeping track of equipment inventory and rentals is also a large part of this role.

We offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global 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.

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

Tasks and Qualifications:

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.

KION brands keep the world moving - globally, regionally, and locally.

KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company.

With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered.

KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready.

Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.

Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution.

Whether locally or globally - we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions.

Join our team - Push it forward.