Senior Installation Manager

KION Group

. Full project installation activities including staffing and planning of daily and weekly workload in meeting project milestones for less complex and/or smaller projects.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Missouri, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $127,125 - $186,450 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical equipmentelectrical equipmentmechatronicsmaterial handling equipmentAGVsAS/RSconveyorsproject managementpre-commissioningequipment trial runs

Soft Skills

problem solvingcommunicationflexibilitytrainingteam managementorganizational skillsattention to detailreport writingsolution identificationcollaboration

Certifications

high school diplomaassociate degreevocational trainingspecialized skill trainingtechnical certification