Travel-Heavy Construction Manager: Electrical & Mechanical

WITRON Group; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Profit-sharing Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

WITRON Group seeks a driven Construction Manager to oversee the installation of electrical and mechanical systems for our Automated Material Handling Systems across project sites in the United States. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time execution.

Expect frequent travel up to 90%, collaboration with subcontractors and the GC Construction Manager, and leading site meetings while ensuring documentation, QA, and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical, mechanical, or construction-related roles.
• Associate degree in Industrial Technology, Electronic Engineering, or related field is a plus.
• Experience with material handling systems in distribution or light industrial environments is advantageous.
• Prior construction site experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subcontractors during installation and adjustment of electronic systems.
• Plan and coordinate construction activities, schedules, timelines, and milestones with subcontractors and the GC Construction Manager.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve project issues related to schedule, safety, layout, and execution with Project Managers and technical teams.
• Track project progress against schedules and contractual deadlines; address delays or risks as needed.
• Lead site meetings, document discussions, and maintain construction logs.
• Prepare and update installation and construction documentation; perform QA checks and approve work areas.
• Ensure all subcontractors follow site standards, safety protocols, and code of conduct.
• Conduct ongoing safety checks to maintain compliance across all work areas.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Aptitude

PLC & Inverters

Blueprints & Diagrams

Electrical Testing

Communication

Microsoft Office

German Language

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Technology or Electronic Engineering

Tools

PLCs & Inverters

Job description

WITRON Group seeks a driven Construction Manager to oversee the installation of electrical and mechanical systems for our Automated Material Handling Systems across project sites in the United States. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time execution.

Expect frequent travel up to 90%, collaboration with subcontractors and the GC Construction Manager, and leading site meetings while ensuring documentation, QA, and compliance.