Site Manager BHS

Proactive Technical Limited; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Technical Limited is looking for a BHS Site Manager to oversee the installation and commissioning of automated baggage handling systems at SFO. This role involves managing project schedules, subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in managing industrial automation projects, especially in airports. Key responsibilities include leading on-site activities and troubleshooting technical issues.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing industrial automation, material handling, or baggage handling system projects.
• Proven experience leading large-scale automation projects in active brownfield environments, preferably airports.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, I/O mapping, control schematics, industrial networks, and automated sortation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on‑site installation, integration, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Manage project schedules, subcontractors, vendors, and technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, TSA requirements, NEC codes, and NFPA standards.

Skills

Project management

Automation systems expertise

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Tools

PLCs

Control schematics

Industrial networks

Job description

The BHS Site Manager is responsible for overseeing the installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of automated baggage handling systems at SFO. This role manages the coordination of mechanical, electrical, controls, and software systems to ensure compliance with TSA, airport, safety, and performance requirements. The Site Manager serves as the primary on‑site leader, driving project execution from installation through final system handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all on‑site installation, integration, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Manage project schedules, subcontractors, vendors, and technical teams.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls, and software integration efforts.
• Oversee verification of conveyor logic, sortation accuracy, drive systems, and network communications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues involving automation and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, TSA requirements, NEC codes, and NFPA standards.
• Maintain project documentation, testing records, punch lists, and turnover packages.
• Support successful system acceptance and operational handover.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing industrial automation, material handling, or baggage handling system projects.
• Proven experience leading large‑scale automation projects in active brownfield environments, preferably airports.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, I/O mapping, control schematics, industrial networks, and automated sortation systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and airport operational requirements.

Key Success Factors

• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within performance requirements.
• Effectively lead installation, commissioning, and testing activities.
• Maintain critical path schedules and resolve site issues proactively.
• Ensure seamless transition from installation through final system acceptance and handover.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.