Site Manager

Tait Group; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Short-term disability

80%+ long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness stipends

Voluntary benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

TAIT is seeking a Site Manager to lead onsite technical teams delivering complex live experiences globally. You will coordinate scheduling, manage client and contractor activities, ensure safety and quality, and drive project milestones to protect margins.

The role requires international travel, long onsite periods at shipyards/construction sites, and relocation to Vietnam for an anticipated two-year assignment. Strong leadership and TAIT systems knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading large scale project installations.
• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills with multi-lingual and multi-national teams.
• Strong understanding of automation hardware, software, and TAIT systems.
• Familiarity with ship build/general construction project processes.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work extended periods onsite on shipyards and construction sites.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Vietnam and work onsite with Sun Group for an anticipated two-year assignment.
• Adaptable to shifting schedules, priorities, and cultural differences.
• Right to work in the EU.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of onsite scheduling, ensuring milestones are met and resources are deployed in alignment with budget constraints.
• Coordinate the transition from installation to operational handover, ensuring documentation, training, and client handholding is completed.
• Maintain successful onsite project operations and efficient procedures to provide top-of-class service.
• Lead daily stand ups, toolbox talks, and wrap up meetings to align team on status and direction.
• Serve as primary onsite liaison with clients, subcontractors, vendors, local authorities, and site owners.
• Ensure all subcontractors and vendors meet contractual, quality, and safety obligations.
• Create a unified, productive, high-performance work environment.
• Manage local accommodations and logistics per budget and local laws.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multilingual teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

TAIT systems

Automation hardware

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life.With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose:

TAIT’s onsite technical teams are a core part of the top-of-class business services provided to clients ensuring high quality system installation and delivery iscariedout around the world. The Site Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the project is on track to a successful delivery by balancing the daily prioritization of the business and client needs. As the leader of the onsite technical team, the Site Manageris responsible forthe daily coordination of both team and client activities along withmaintainingall project reporting and onsite issue resolution. Success in this role is measured by ensuring there is a happy team, a happy client, and the project hitting margin every time.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of onsite scheduling, ensuring milestones are met and resources are appropriately deployed in alignment with project and budget constraints.
• Coordinate the transition from installation to operational handover, ensuring documentation, training, and client handholding is completed successfully
• Continuously maintain successful onsite project operations and efficient working procedures to provide top of class service for both internal and external clients.
• Lead daily stand up, toolbox talks, and wrap up meetings ensuring all team members are aligned on project status and direction
• Serve as the primary onsite liaison with clients, subcontractors, vendors, local authorities, and site owners.
• Ensures all subcontractors & vendors meet all contractual, quality, and safety obligations.
• Create a unified, productive, and high-performance work environment.
• Manage local accommodations and logistics in accordance with project budget and applicable local laws and culture that may be relevant to visiting workers.
• Update and maintain technical and team schedules in coordination with project leadership.
• Accountable for managing team’s and contractor’s hours to prevent project overages.
• Maintain consistent and accurate reporting on site progress, financial and overall project risks and mitigations for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a conduit to TAIT operational leadership, providing timely escalation of issues and updates on schedule deviations, scope creep, or budgetary risks.
• Conducts and maintains risk assessments, JSAs, and reporting on safety violations to ensure a culture of proactive safety management.
• Maintains safe working practices onsite for teams ensuring compliance with all applicable QHSE regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 10+ years leading large scale project installations
• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills with multi-lingual and multi-national teams.
• Strong understanding of automation hardware, software, and TAIT systems.
• Familiarity with ship build/general construction project processes.
• Health and safety qualifications (SMSTS, NEBOSH, CSCS) are an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally and work extended periods onsite on shipyards and construction sites
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Vietnam and work onsite with Sun Group for an anticipated two-year assignment.
• Adaptable to shifting schedules, priorities, and cultural differences
• Right to work in the EU

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day.

• Specific requirements are:
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift or move 50 lbs.
• Must be able to carry 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pull or push 50 lbs.
• Must be able to reach overhead
• Must be able to work in small, sometimes awkward spaces and positions

TAIT Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
• Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness stipends
• Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness)
• Paid vacation and 12 holidays

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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.