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Site Manager

KION Group
Grand Rapids, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jun 2025

About the role

The Site Manager is Responsible for the successful execution of onsite activities starting with Pre-Mobilization and finishing with Project Demobilization.

Site Manager is a leader of Project onsite execution, driving force behind coordination of different Dematic teams, as well as Customer teams.

Site Manager is part of the project management network.

What we offer:

  • Career Development
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay Transparency
  • Global Opportunities 

 

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer

 

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Lead world-class teams through entire project lifecycle, upholding safety, quality, and efficiency.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Pre-Mobilization

Off-site responsibilities during preparation for onsite execution:

  • Review scheduled onsite activities with overall PM, Portfolio IPM/Superintendent, Installation teams (MI, EI, PreCom), Commissioning teams (ME, CE, VQ), and Site Services team.
  • Update project documentation with a focus on effective and efficient onsite project execution, including:

Site Safety and Training

1. Resource Planning

Whiteboard Preparation

1. Materials Management Plan

Communication and Organization Plan

1. Quality Plan

Risks and Mitigation Plan

  • Validate Pre-Mobilization Checklists and conduct Project Site Survey.
  • Coordinate all required Site and Rental Equipment and ensure insurance documentation is in place.

General Site Management Activities

For the duration of the project:

  • Achieve project SQCDP critical metrics.
  • Manage site budget and whiteboard.
  • Develop and maintain Site evacuation plan and manage daily registers.
  • Provide onsite office/meeting space and necessary amenities.
  • Coordinate with local jurisdiction inspectors and handle environmental management.

Installation

Manage Site and Installation Execution (MI, EI, PreCom):

  • Conduct Site Safety Training and regulatory checks.
  • Ensure safety standards for the installation scope of work.
  • Coordinate quality and materials management onsite activities.
  • Coordinate material deliveries and perform regular inventory audits.
  • Lead Site coordination of weekly/monthly planning and daily meetings.
  • Handle all onsite communication with the Customer and ensure timely reporting to the PM.
  • Coordinate readiness for commissioning activities and verify punch lists close out.

Commissioning

Transition to leading SIM and Engineering teams (CE, ME, VQ) during Commissioning:

  • Conduct Site Safety Training and regulatory checks.
  • Continue coordinating quality and materials management onsite activities.
  • Lead weekly/monthly activity planning and daily meetings.
  • Handle onsite communication with the Customer and coordinate customer acceptance testing.
  • Prepare customer sign-off acceptance documentation and coordinate onsite Customer Training.

Project Closeout

Demobilize site:

  • Return excess material and rental equipment.
  • Manage scrap and demobilize the site.
  • Ensure completion of all activities and update Lessons Learned.

Education:

  • B.S. or B.A. in Engineering, Logistics, Business or related field. Equivalent experience may waive the education requirement.

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years in Project or Site Management within construction/industrial installation.
  • Experience with automated electro-mechanical systems installation and

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