Site Manager

Location: Onsite in Beaver Dam, WI Employment Status: Full-Time Compensation: $130,000 – $160,000 Annually + Bonus Eligibility Travel: High (site-based for assigned projects; otherwise, heavy travel to active project sites) The Opportunity The Senior Site Manager is the senior on-site leader responsible for directing and coordinating field installation execution for Thermo Systems projects. Partnering closely with the assigned Project Manager, the role drives safe, high-quality installation outcomes, protects schedule performance, and ensures disciplined site coordination—surfacing issues early, driving resolution paths, and maintaining strong field controls. This role serves as Thermo Systems’ site interface with customer representatives, general contractors, and third-party trades (including electrical subcontractors). In addition to execution leadership, the Senior Site Manager is expected to handle higher-complexity sites, lead more challenging stakeholder environments, mentor other site leaders, and elevate field practices that reduce rework and improve predictability across Thermo Systems’ installed base. What You’ll Do Core Responsibilities: On-Site Installation Leadership (Safety, Quality, Execution) Own day-to-day on-site leadership for installation activities, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Thermo Systems standards and customer requirements. Promote a safety-first culture: reinforce safe work practices, ensure compliance with site safety plans, and elevate unsafe conditions immediately. Lead field quality practices: verify installation workmanship, ensure inspections are completed, and coordinate punch list creation and closure. Serve as the senior on-site escalation point for field execution issues, driving rapid root-cause identification and corrective actions. Anticipate execution risks earlier and implement preventive controls to reduce rework and schedule disruption. Schedule Monitoring & Daily Coordination Track installation progress against the approved schedule and short-interval plans; identify risks to milestones and drive corrective actions. Coordinate daily/weekly field meetings as required by the site. Maintain clear visibility of site constraints and communicate impacts proactively to the Project Manager. Lead site-level recovery planning when slippage occurs and communicate options, risks, and required decisions. Drive accountability across subcontractors and internal resources for plan vs. actual performance and near-term commitments. Stakeholder Management & Site Liaison Serve as Thermo Systems’ on-site point of contact with customer representatives, the general contractor, third-party trades, and site safety/quality representatives. Foster strong working relationships while maintaining disciplined coordination, documentation, and escalation paths. Navigate high-stakes site environments with professionalism and tact. Represent Thermo Systems with senior-level presence and judgment in contentious situations, maintaining credibility while protecting safety, quality, and contractual position. Engineering & Drawing Control (Version Management) Maintain strict version control of installation drawings and field change documentation. Collaborate with Thermo Systems Engineering to resolve constructability issues and clarify design intent. Ensure field teams work from current approved revisions and remove superseded documents from use. Lead disciplined as-built practices and support clean turnover documentation for commissioning and closeout. Maintain a tight close-loop on RFIs and field clarifications to minimize work stoppages. Change Management & Commercial Support Identify field-driven scope changes or customer/GC-driven modifications that could impact cost, schedule, or scope. Support change order development by documenting change drivers, capturing field impacts, and providing timely inputs to the Project Manager. Assist with RFIs, field clarifications, and documentation needed to substantiate changes. Provide field leadership for T&M tracking practices where applicable to protect commercial outcomes. Ensure change drivers are documented contemporaneously and support timely commercial recovery. Coordination With Project Manager Partner closely with the Project Manager on execution readiness, schedule adherence, risk/issue escalation, and change control. Provide accurate weekly site updates for project reporting: progress, constraints, safety, quality, open issues, and upcoming milestones. Ensure site execution aligns with Thermo Systems standards for documentation, reporting, and handover requirements. Support stage-gate readiness as applicable. Proactively elevate decision points to the PM with recommended options, tradeoffs, and impacts. Material, Workface, And Readiness Support Coordinate with procurement/logistics and field teams to confirm material readiness, deliveries, staging, and inventory control on site. Support workface planning: ensure crews have the right drawings, materials, tools, access, and permits. Participate in commissioning readiness planning by ensuring installation completion, testing prerequisites, and punch list closure. Anticipate readiness gaps early and drive cross-functional resolution. Establish disciplined site controls for staging and inventory integrity to minimize lost time and missing material events. Mentorship & Field Practice Leadership (Senior-Level Expectations) Mentor and coach Site Managers and field leads on safety leadership, documentation discipline, stakeholder coordination, and execution rhythm. Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing field lessons learned and recommending standards/process updates. Support development of field-ready packages in partnership with Engineering and the PMO/standards teams. Support standardization of field reporting for consistent, actionable site visibility. What We’re Looking For Education & Experience Background in electrical installation, industrial controls, automation, construction management, or related trade leadership. Familiarity with industrial environments (manufacturing, process facilities, distribution, energy, etc.). Experience coordinating third-party electrical contractors and working within GC-controlled job sites. Strong exposure to change management processes and documentation. Certifications such as OSHA-10/30, NCCER, or trade licensing (as applicable) are a plus. Skills & Qualifications Extensive experience leading or coordinating field installation on industrial, controls, electrical, or construction projects, including complex stakeholder environments. Strong working knowledge of installation practices, jobsite coordination, and trade management. Demonstrated ability to manage site safety expectations and promote a safety-first culture. Strong communication skills and comfort interfacing with customers, general contractors, and subcontractors in complex site environments. Strong documentation discipline with a track record of protecting commercial outcomes through timely documentation. Proficiency with common tools (Teams/SharePoint or similar document repositories; basic schedule/progress tracking tools). What You’ll Get Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity 401(k) with company match Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low-cost options Paid time off and sick leave Tuition reimbursement and professional credential support In-house and external technical training opportunities Exposure to complex, high-impact automation projects A collaborative culture built on integrity, accountability, and teamwork Learn more at Work Environment & Physical Requirements The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Equal Employment Opportunity Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status. Disclaimer This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr