Senior Installation Lead – Projects & Commissioning

Still Sverige Ab; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 107,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Senior Installation Manager to lead full lifecycle installation projects, coordinating staffing, planning, and subcontractors to meet milestones. You will oversee mechanical, electrical, and mechatronics pre-commissioning, safety, and reporting, with the ability to manage site visits, cost reviews, and equipment inventories.

This role requires 5+ years in related equipment, travel up to 50%, and flexibility for on-call and off-shift work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience with material handling equipment.
• Service experience with AGVs, AS/RS, or conveyors.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and be on call.
• On short-notice travel and after-hours support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment trials 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 & electrical equipment

Material handling equipment

AGVs/AS/RS or conveyors experience

Travel readiness

On-call travel

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or vocational training preferred

Job description

Dematic is seeking a Senior Installation Manager to lead full lifecycle installation projects, coordinating staffing, planning, and subcontractors to meet milestones. You will oversee mechanical, electrical, and mechatronics pre-commissioning, safety, and reporting, with the ability to manage site visits, cost reviews, and equipment inventories.

This role requires 5+ years in related equipment, travel up to 50%, and flexibility for on-call and off-shift work.