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This role is responsible for managing full lifecycle installation activities, including pre-quote support, planning, execution, and commissioning of small to mid-sized projects.The Installation Manager will lead field resources, subcontractors, and installation teams while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and Dematic installation standards. This role requires strong coordination with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and customers to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget.\nThis position requires flexibility, including travel up to 25%, on-call responsibilities, and the ability to support off-shift and weekend work as needed.\nWe offer:\nWhat We Offer\nCareer Development\nCompetitive Compensation and Benefits\nPay Transparency\nGlobal Opportunities\nLearn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/\nDematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employee 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 law.\nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.\nThe base pay range for this role is estimated to be $113,600-$170,400 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge and skills.\nTasks and Qualifications:\nKey Responsibilities\nLeadership & Resource Management\nManage direct reports including supervisors, foremen, and crews\nConduct performance reviews, coaching, and bi-weekly 1:1 meetings\nLead hiring and interviewing activities\nManage manpower planning, headcount forecasting, and workforce allocation\nApprove employee timecards and expenses\nEnsure compliance with company policies and procedures\nProject Management & Execution\nPlan and manage daily/weekly installation activities to meet project milestones\nOversee mechanical, electrical, and mechatronics pre-commissioning activities\nPerform cost reviews and track installation financial performance\nPrepare and review quotes, RFQs, and bid packages\nSupport Sales (SDG) with estimates and customer-driven solutions\nForecast monthly installation costs and maintain reporting tools\nSubcontractor & Resource Coordination\nSchedule subcontractors and issue contract labor requests\nManage subcontractor communication and performance tracking\nOrder materials, consumables, and equipment rentals\nTrack equipment inventory and ensure resource availability\nSupport procurement, PM, Site Manager, and Supervisors with: Extra Work Authorizations (EWA)\nChange Order (CO) management\n\nCustomer & Cross-Functional Interface\nInterface with Project Managers, Engineers, Site Managers, and customers\nParticipate in project review meetings and post-mortem reviews\nProvide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in installation practices\nSupport and resolve escalations; escalate to Director when required\nQuality, Safety & Compliance\nEnforce Dematic installation standards, processes, and procedures\nPromote and enforce a strong safety culture\nReporting & Documentation\nMaintain installation management and PMC tools\nProvide financial tracking, forecasting, and project reporting\nMonitor subcontractor updates and provide regular status communications\nContinuous Improvement\nDrive continuous improvement through Kaizen funnel participation\nIdentify and implement process and procedure improvements\nSupport operational efficiency initiatives and best practices\nSkills & Capabilities\nStrong leadership and people management skills\nAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities\nStrong financial and cost management understanding\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nProficient in Microsoft Office and installation/project management tools\nAbility to write clear and concise reports\nExperience Desired\nMinimum 5 years of experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment\nExperience with material handling systems required\nExperience with AGVs, AS/RS, and conveyors strongly preferred\nEducation & Certifications\nAssociate’s degree or 1-2 years of vocational/technical training preferred\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required\nAdditional Job Description\nWillingness to travel up to 25%, including short notice travel\nAbility to work weekends, holidays, and off shifts\nWillingness to be on call as required\nStrong problem-solving and decision-making skills\nCommitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction","description_format":"text","description_chars":4893,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Artificial Intelligence","Transportation & Logistics","Supply Chain"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T19:42:46Z"}],"liveness":{"score":70,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.695,"p_room":1,"age_days":4,"expected_fill_days":85,"reasons":["conf:0","stale_co","urgency","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-25T05:45:01Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":170400,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/kion-group-mechanical-installation-manager-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/kion-group-mechanical-installation-manager-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-26T00:35:58Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":547,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4453,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-27T00:00:00Z"}}}