Senior Installation Lead – Equipment & Projects

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

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.