Senior Equipment Installation Lead (Capital Projects)

Ultimate Staffing Services; Benson (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services seeks an Equipment Installation Manager to lead industrial equipment installation efforts, coordinate FAT, SAT, and contractor programs, and transition from RTP to the Benson site in 2027.

You will read engineering drawings, manage OEM and contractor teams, ensure safety compliance, and keep projects on schedule and within budget, leveraging a 5+ year track record.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial equipment installation or capital projects.
• Experience managing installation contractors across mechanical, electrical, and/or piping scopes.
• Direct involvement in SAT or commissioning of complex equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and utility layouts.

Responsibilities

• Engage with equipment manufacturers to review installation requirements and site preparation needs.
• Participate in FAT and pre-shipment reviews to resolve potential issues before equipment arrival.
• Develop installation packages in coordination with engineering and facilities design teams.
• Lead contractor qualification, bid evaluation, and selection for installation across various scopes.
• Negotiate contracts with installation contractors and OEM field service providers.
• Manage day-to-day contractor performance, ensuring schedule adherence and quality compliance.
• Oversee equipment move-in, rigging, and all necessary mechanical, electrical, and piping connections.
• Verify utility readiness and maintain installation schedules aligned with construction milestones.
• Track progress against plans, identifying risks early and driving resolution to stay on schedule.
• Own the punch-list process, ensuring all items are addressed before commissioning activities begin.
• Provide support during Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

Skills

Equipment installation

Contractor management

SAT/Commissioning

Reading drawings

Coordination across OEM/vendors

EHS compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PMP

OSHA 30

Rigger certification

Job description

Ultimate Staffing Services seeks an Equipment Installation Manager to lead industrial equipment installation efforts, coordinate FAT, SAT, and contractor programs, and transition from RTP to the Benson site in 2027.

You will read engineering drawings, manage OEM and contractor teams, ensure safety compliance, and keep projects on schedule and within budget, leveraging a 5+ year track record.