Project Superintendent

Kion Group AG; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Project Superintendent to supervise the installation of Automated Material Handling Systems. The role provides leadership and mentorship to the Installation team to ensure projects are carried out safely, on time, and to quality standards.

The position is flexible in location with travel to customer sites as needed. The base pay range is $88,500 to $129,800; final compensation depends on location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Qualifications

• OSHA training or certification preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage project safety, scope, quality, schedule, budget and risks.
• Provide leadership to installation teams and subcontractors.
• Plan, organize and execute large, complex projects.
• Ensure safety leadership and OSHA adherence.
• Maintain high-quality installations per Dematic standards.
• Collaborate with Project Management on schedules.
• Provide cost oversight and Earned Value tracking.
• Train and guide crews in MHE installation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety leadership

Planning

Communication

MS Word

Excel

Problem solving

OSHA training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Database functions

Job description

Dematic is seeking a Project Superintendent to supervise the installation of Automated Material Handling Systems. This role offers leadership and mentorship to the Installation team to ensure projects are carried out safely, on time, and meet quality standards. The position is flexible in location, with the ability to travel to customer sites as needed.

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, compensation and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $88,500 to $129,800 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:

• Actively manage project safety, scope, quality, schedule, budget, risks, and opportunities (SQDCP framework).
• Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to installation teams, subcontractors, and site coordinators.
• Plan, organize, and execute large, complex projects; make timely decisions on complex project issues.
• Ensure safety leadership across all project activities; enforce adherence to OSHA and customer safety standards.
• Maintain high-quality installations: install right the first time, following Dematic Installation Standards.
• Plan and manage installation schedules in collaboration with Project Management.
• Provide cost oversight, including monthly bottom-up EAC forecasts and Earned Value Tracking.
• Manage project resources, provide feedback, and perform regular performance evaluations for team development.
• Review project documents, drawings, and specifications; resolve construction difficulties and coordinate field installations.
• Oversee materials, tools, and equipment, ensuring timely availability to meet project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Assist with equipment trial runs to verify specifications and installation quality.
• Train and guide subcontractors and installation teams in MHE equipment installation.
• Support Change Management initiatives and maintain strong customer/client relationships.

What We are Looking For:

• OSHA training or certification preferred.
• Physically able to traverse construction site environments.
• Experience with material handling equipment preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to travel on short notice, up to 80% of the time; opportunities to go home monthly or more.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts; overtime compensation offered.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Strong written communication skills; able to produce clear, concise, and complete trip reports on time.
• Proficient in personal computer use, including database functions and communications.
• Understanding of PC hardware setup and software configuration.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong leadership, planning, and coordination skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Willingness to travel 80% of the time.

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.