Site Manager

Site Manager

The Site Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of on-site project activities, from mobilization through commissioning and final acceptance. This role leads all field operations, ensuring safe, on-time, and high-quality installation of automated material handling systems while acting as the primary on-site interface with the customer.

This position is a key member of the project leadership team and drives coordination across engineering, controls, commissioning, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead all on-site project activities from mobilization through commissioning and demobilization
• Manage installation and integration of automated systems (shuttles, conveyors, AS/RS, robotics)
• Drive daily execution to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets
• Act as the on-site decision maker and escalation point
• Own site safety program and enforce all safety standards (OSHA / local regulations)
• Conduct daily safety walks, toolbox talks, and audits
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety procedures
• Drive a zero-incident culture
• Develop and manage short-term and look-ahead schedules
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation actions
• Track progress vs. plan and adjust execution strategy
• Serve as primary on-site contact for the customer
• Lead coordination meetings
• Communicate progress, risks, and recovery plans
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, and controls installation
• Ensure installation meets engineering specifications
• Manage punch lists and inspections
• Coordinate transition to commissioning teams
• Support testing, validation, and acceptance
• Lead site closeout and documentation
• Produce site reports (progress, risks, safety)
• Track budget, productivity, and materials
• Maintain documentation and support forecasting

Qualifications

- 5+ years in site management, construction, or industrial installation

- Experience with automated material handling systems or robotics

- Proven leadership of field teams and subcontractors

The travel percentage will vary depending on project lifecycle, it should average at 60 to 90% across the year.

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

• PTO, sick leave, & paid holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401K with employer match, currently 4%
• Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
• Gross Salary

Salary Range: $90to $122k

Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, Compliance

Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow's standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions.

EEO

stow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined 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.

Job Location

Romeoville, IL - or remotely