Senior Installation Manager

Kion Group AG

$127K — $186K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience; Associate degree or technical training preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience with mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
  • Confirmed experience with material handling equipment required.
  • Service experience with AGVs, AS/RS, or conveyors is a strong plus.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time on short notice.
  • Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and off shifts.
  • Strong reporting skills to write clear and complete trip reports.

Responsibilities

  • Lead staffing and planning for daily and weekly project installation activities.
  • Manage assigned superintendents, foremen, and crews effectively.
  • Oversee all pre-commissioning projects and ensure project progress.
  • Schedule and coordinate subcontractors and track equipment inventory.
  • Conduct site visits to support commissioning and uphold safety and quality standards.
  • Prepare and analyze project quotes and proposals regarding scope and costs.
  • Participate in post-project reviews to suggest improvements.

Benefits

  • Training and technical support for personal and professional development.
  • Exposure to sophisticated material handling systems and technology.
  • Opportunities to recommend design and process improvements.
  • Participate in the lifecycle of installation projects from quoting to completion.
Full Job Description
As the Senior Installation Manager, you will be responsible for Full project installation activities including staffing and planning of daily and weekly workload in meeting project milestones for less complex and/or smaller projects.

Manages assigned superintendents, foremen, and crews. Responsible for all mechanical, electrical, and mechatronics pre-commissioning projects, project progress, safety and other required reporting on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. This individual will be responsible for the full lifecycle of installation projects starting with pre-quoting activities through site visits and concept review meetings to determine costs. Scheduling sub-contractors, keeping track of equipment inventory and rentals is also a large part of this role

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $ 127,125 to $186,450 salary at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will Do in This Role

  • Assist with equipment trial runs 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.


What we are looking for:

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate degree or 1-2 years vocational/technical training preferred. Specialized skill training or certification may be required.


  • Minimum of 5 years' experience resolving problems related to mechanical and electrical equipment.


  • Confirmed working experience with material handling equipment.


  • Service experience with AGVs, AS/RS, or conveyors is highly valued.


  • Willingness to travel on short notice and spend up to 50% of the time traveling.


  • Ability to be on call and travel as the need arises.


  • Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and off shifts.


  • Ability to write clear, concise, and complete trip reports according to Dematic procedures.


  • Proficient in the use of personal computers for word processing, databases, and communications.


  • Understanding of personal computer hardware setup and software configuration.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Kion Group AG

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Senior Installation Manager jobs: