Sr. Site Manager
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Vanderlande
US
Summary
The Sr. Site Manager oversees daily operations of subcontracted installation staff, ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and safety standards. They serve as the primary point of contact for construction activities, coordinating between engineering, subcontractors, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
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
Vanderlande is the long-term partner of choice for the world’s leading airports and distribution operators – delivering automation solutions, operational software, and lifecycle services that drive performance, reliability, and sustainable growth.
Vanderlande empowers the world’s most demanding airports and distribution operations to move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a trusted long-term partner, Vanderlande designs, delivers, and manages end-to-end logistics automation — combining best-in-class mechanical systems with cyber-secure operational software and data-driven services that keep mission-critical infrastructure performing at its peak.
Serving the world’s top 50 airports and the largest parcel and e-commerce distribution networks globally, including partnerships with industry leaders such as UPS, DHL, FedEx, and GeoPost.Vanderlande brings unmatched operational intimacy to every engagement. Customers choose Vanderlande not only for the longevity and reliability of its solutions, but for its proven commitment to project delivery: when challenges arise, Vanderlande leans in.
Founded in 1949 and part of Toyota Industries Corporation, Vanderlande combines seven decades of engineering excellence with a forward-looking approach to digital innovation and sustainability — continually reducing the energy footprint of its systems and making responsible choices across its global supply chain. With nearly 10,000 employees and revenues approaching €3 billion, Vanderlande operates across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific, delivering solutions that move people, goods, and possibilities forward.
Founded
1949
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Logistics and Automation
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Veghel, Noord Brabant
Vanderlande is the long-term partner of choice for the world’s leading airports and distribution operators – delivering automation solutions, operational software, and lifecycle services that drive performance, reliability, and sustainable growth.
Vanderlande empowers the world’s most demanding airports and distribution operations to move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a trusted long-term partner, Vanderlande designs, delivers, and manages end-to-end logistics automation — combining best-in-class mechanical systems with cyber-secure operational software and data-driven services that keep mission-critical infrastructure performing at its peak.
Serving the world’s top 50 airports and the largest parcel and e-commerce distribution networks globally, including partnerships with industry leaders such as UPS, DHL, FedEx, and GeoPost.Vanderlande brings unmatched operational intimacy to every engagement. Customers choose Vanderlande not only for the longevity and reliability of its solutions, but for its proven commitment to project delivery: when challenges arise, Vanderlande leans in.
Founded in 1949 and part of Toyota Industries Corporation, Vanderlande combines seven decades of engineering excellence with a forward-looking approach to digital innovation and sustainability — continually reducing the energy footprint of its systems and making responsible choices across its global supply chain. With nearly 10,000 employees and revenues approaching €3 billion, Vanderlande operates across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific, delivering solutions that move people, goods, and possibilities forward.
Founded
1949
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Logistics and Automation
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Veghel, Noord Brabant