On-Site Installation Project Leader

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries GmbH seeks a Site Manager responsible for all site-based activities related to installation of material handling equipment. You will plan, report, and resolve logistic, technical, or organizational issues while maintaining clear communication with the customer on progress, out-of-scope work, non-conformities, and payments.

The role requires coordinating installation teams, managing P&L for site activities, and ensuring quality, schedule, and cost compliance across complex

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• Proven leadership capabilities in creating unified and motivated project teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a track record of working effectively in a team environment that incorporates engineering and project management.
• Proactive and hands on work ethic proven ability in problem solving, especially in intense situations.
• Working knowledge of electromechanical controls wiring and systems.
• Experience with contract management, project planning and site organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead & manage the on-site installation team on complex projects taking ownership over all site related challenges.
• P&L responsibility for all Site based activities and associated costs.
• Manages site-based contracts with high project risk and complex installed equipment.
• Understanding of contracts and able to effectively mitigate related risks.
• Monitor on site activities 50% of each scheduled workday (min. three full site walks daily).
• Identify and analyze (potential) problems/risks and initiates adequate corrective and preventive actions.
• Understands claim avoidance and when necessary, claim handling.
• Manages quality, time, costs and provision of information.
• Full responsibility for reporting and escalating nonconformities to customer and PM.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Electromechanical knowledge

Contract management

Job description

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande is a global leader in logistics process automation, specializing in automated material handling systems for airports, warehouses, and parcel operations. Our innovative solutions help move millions of products and pieces of luggage around the world every day. With a strong focus on technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we are committed to delivering reliable solutions for our customers while providing meaningful career opportunities for our employees.

Position Summary

The Site Manager oversees assigned installation activities in the field and supports the Construction Manager in executing Vanderlande's approved site execution plan. This role coordinates day-to-day installation activities across multiple disciplines, monitors safety, quality, and progress, and ensures field issues, risks, and constraints are properly documented and escalated. The Site Manager operates within the direction and authority established by the Construction Manager and Project Manager and serves as a key link between field operations and project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily installation activities across mechanical, electrical, controls, and pre-commissioning teams to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Monitor subcontractor manpower, installation progress, workmanship, and adherence to approved work plans, schedules, and installation sequences.
• Identify field conflicts, delays, material shortages, quality concerns, and safety risks, documenting findings and escalating issues to project leadership.
• Support quality inspections, turnover preparation, field coordination meetings, and communication between subcontractors, customers, and project stakeholders.

Qualifications / Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Experience supervising or coordinating installation activities on material handling, conveyor, automation, or comparable construction projects.
• Practical knowledge of subcontractor management, field safety requirements, installation quality standards, and project reporting processes.
• Ability to read installation drawings, understand work sequences, identify conflicts, and support issue resolution in the field.
• Ability to travel extensively and work effectively in dynamic construction and installation environments.

Required Competencies

• Strong leadership and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple installation disciplines simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with accurate and timely reporting capabilities.
• Sound judgment in identifying and mitigating safety, quality, access, and schedule-related risks.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow through on corrective actions and field assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting medium to large-scale material handling, airport, warehouse automation, or parcel projects.
• Previous experience coordinating multidisciplinary installation teams and subcontractors in active construction environments.
• Technical, trade, or construction management background related to industrial project execution.
• Familiarity with Vanderlande installation processes, turnover requirements, and site safety programs.

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The annual salary range for this position is $123,300-$137,000. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. The annual performance bonus program is predetermined and not candidate-dependent.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on industry-leading airport, warehouse, and parcel automation projects.
• Professional growth and development opportunities within a global leader in logistics automation.
• Competitive compensation, annual bonus opportunity, and comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative team environment focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• Full-time, exempt position supporting large-scale installation projects.
• Works under the direction of the Construction Manager and Project Manager.
• Travel requirement of up to 80%-90%, including domestic and international assignments.
• Expected to spend approximately 75% of the workday in the field monitoring installation activities and project progress.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, and other physical activities associated with active construction and installation environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to active construction sites, installation activities, and varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, perform field inspections, and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while executing job responsibilities.

EEOC Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.