Location: Romeoville, IL - or remotely

Job Description

The Site Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of on-site project activities, from mobilization through commissioning and final acceptance. This role leads all field operations, ensuring safe, on-time, and high-quality installation of automated material handling systems while acting as the primary on-site interface with the customer.

This position is a key member of the project leadership team and drives coordination across engineering, controls, commissioning, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Execution & Leadership

- Lead all on-site project activities from mobilization through commissioning and demobilization

- Manage installation and integration of automated systems (shuttles, conveyors, AS/RS, robotics)

- Drive daily execution to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets

- Act as the on-site decision maker and escalation point

Safety & Compliance

- Own site safety program and enforce all safety standards (OSHA / local regulations)

- Conduct daily safety walks, toolbox talks, and audits

- Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety procedures

- Drive a zero-incident culture

Planning & Schedule Management

- Develop and manage short-term and look-ahead schedules

- Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors

- Identify risks early and implement mitigation actions

- Track progress vs. plan and adjust execution strategy

Stakeholder & Customer Management

- Serve as primary on-site contact for the customer

- Lead coordination meetings

- Communicate progress, risks, and recovery plans

Installation & Quality Management

- Oversee mechanical, electrical, and controls installation

- Ensure installation meets engineering specifications

- Manage punch lists and inspections

Commissioning & Handover

- Coordinate transition to commissioning teams

- Support testing, validation, and acceptance

- Lead site closeout and documentation

Reporting & Controls

- Produce site reports (progress, risks, safety)

- Track budget, productivity, and materials

- Maintain documentation and support forecasting

Qualifications

- 5+ years in site management, construction, or industrial installation

- Experience with automated material handling systems or robotics

- Proven leadership of field teams and subcontractors

-The travel percentage will vary depending on project lifecycle, it should average at 60 to 90% across the year.

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

1. PTO, sick leave, & paid holidays
2. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
3. Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
4. Company Paid Life Insurance
5. Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
6. 401K with employer match, currently 4%
7. Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
8. Gross Salary

Salary Range: $90to $122k

Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, Compliance

Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow's standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions.