Site Manager

Role Description

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:

• Site Execution & Leadership
  • 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
• Safety & Compliance
  • 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
• Planning & Schedule Management
  • 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
• Stakeholder & Customer Management
  • Serve as primary on-site contact for the customer
  • Lead coordination meetings
  • Communicate progress, risks, and recovery plans
• Installation & Quality Management
  • Oversee mechanical, electrical, and controls installation
  • Ensure installation meets engineering specifications
  • Manage punch lists and inspections
• Commissioning & Handover
  • Coordinate transition to commissioning teams
  • Support testing, validation, and acceptance
  • Lead site closeout and documentation
• Reporting & Controls
  • 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.

Benefits

• 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: $90 to $122k

Company Description

WeRackTheWorld is a company that specializes in high-density, high-precision racking with automated pallet shuttles. Our customers benefit from improved warehouse utilization, maximized vertical space, enhanced accuracy in pallet selection, and reduced labor costs and product damage. With over 40 years of experience, we have grown to 10 manufacturing facilities and 19 commercial offices, serving customers in 40 countries. We recently opened our first U.S. office in Romeoville, IL, and are expanding our workforce and facilities.