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Sr. Site Manager

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of Construction Management experience required in the Parcel material handling sector
  • Oversight experience of mechanical and electrical subcontractor activities
  • OSHA 30-hour safety card

Responsibilities

  • Manage the daily operations of subcontracted installation staff
  • Plan project development and pre-construction activities including scheduling, estimating, and staffing
  • Supervise and validate the construction progress of various specification drawings
  • Lead quality control efforts throughout the duration of the project

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Quality Control
  • Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management

About the company

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Vanderlande

Industrial Automation

Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s warehousing solutions are the first choice for many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers in food, fashion and general merchandise across the globe. The company helps them to fulfil their promise of same-day delivery for billions of orders, with nine of the 15 largest global food retailers relying on its efficient and reliable solutions. As a global partner for future-proof airport solutions, Vanderlande’s market-leading baggage handling systems and related passenger solutions are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. These are active in more than 600 airports, including 12 of the world’s top 20. Vanderlande is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions that address the challenges in the parcel market. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel handling companies. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 9,000 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 2.4 billion euros, it has established a worldwide reputation over the past seven decades as a global partner for future-proof logistic process automation.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryIndustrial Automation
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

Job Title

Sr. Site Manager

Job Description

Sr. Site Manager Job Summary


The Sr. Site Manager will manage the daily operations of subcontracted installation staff while they are engaged in the construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of all project related systems. The Sr. Site Manager will be the main point of contact for all construction related activities and will assist the Project Manager, who has ultimate responsibility for project performance, with installation budget, site process adherence, site management, and compliance for installation and site requirements. The Sr. Site Manager must possess the abilities to perform the key responsibilities listed below.



Key Responsibilities


  • Sr. Site Manager has overall responsibility for project site technical, contractual, budget, and schedule activities within the construction for site management and installation subcontractor teams.
  • Plan project development and pre-construction activities including scheduling, estimating, and staffing.
  • Coordinate issued-for-construction drawings, specification reviews, and approvals.
  • Complete constructability reviews throughout the design process.
  • Lead on behalf of the Site team, construction coordination and documentation (pre-construction conference, weekly and monthly progress meetings).
  • Work with Procurement to develop scope of work packages and confirming scope and bids with subcontractors and vendors for proposals.
  • Collaboratively develop and approve subcontractor’s/vendor’s schedule for their respective work.
  • Develop site execution plans.
  • Manage and schedule the commissioning process.
  • Coordinate construction RFI process.
  • Support the creation of scope, schedule and budget for the installation, conversion, or demolition project.
  • Foster and manage a strong HSE / EHS environment (Beyond Zero) between trades, client(s), design which adheres to project and OSHA safety requirements.
  • Review of RFP, pre-construction activities, scope review, Trade partner alignment (reaching out to trade disciplines for work specific tasks).
  • Supervise and validate the construction progress of, mechanical, electrical, commissioning, and related specification drawings against the contracted baseline schedule.
  • Create, validate, mitigate subcontractors/vendors change orders.
  • Ensuring project deliverables are established, executed, and closed.
  • Lead and manage the construction project team through site mobilization, execution, and demobilization activities.
  • Chair and drive daily and weekly meetings, support pull planning sessions both internally and with general and or subcontractors
  • Solve problems in a timely manner while coordinating with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Coordinate as-built drawings with the field and engineering teams.
  • Interface between engineering and construction operations for resolution of technical issues related to all disciplines.
  • Lead quality control efforts throughout the duration of the project.
  • Ability to manage self-perform installations with mechanical, electrical, and steel erection scope
  • Responsible for all project reporting documents.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of Construction Management experience required in the Parcel material handling sector. UPS, Fedex, and DHL experience preferred
  • Oversight experience of mechanical and electrical subcontractor activities in an operational industrial facility performing renovations and build outs on existing structures.
  • OSHA 30-hour safety card

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Proficiency in MS Office products, Auto CAD, NAVIS Works, Bluebeam, etc.
  • Able to read and interpret engineering schematics and design prints
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and steel installation drawings
  • Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in presentation and communication to customer, contractor, and management audience.
  • Proven working knowledge of construction scheduling
  • Ability to lead/run meetings
  • Proven business development experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency in planning, assessing, and modifying resource requirements, including work resource schedules and material delivery.
  • Proficiency in specification development and subcontract agreements.
  • Excellent delegation and time management skills
  • Diplomatic with team onsite, PM, and customer
  • Identifies and manages stress well


Travel: 80-90% travel is required


Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment/physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, lift materials up to 50pds on occasion, and bend at the knees to inspect pallets or read packing lists. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


Other Duties:

 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


This is a full-time, exempt position, eligible to receive an hourly rate and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate-dependent.


Salary Range: $131,400.00- $146,000.00

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