[Hiring] Installation Superintendent @KION Group

Role Description

Due to growth in our organization, Dematic is hiring for a Project Superintendent. This person oversees the installation of Automated Material Handling Systems and is responsible for providing direction to the Installation team. The location of this role is flexible, with the capability to travel to customer sites.

What You Will Do In This Role:

• Actively leads safety, scope, quality, time schedule, budget, risks, and opportunities for the projects in area of responsibility.
• Directly responsible for leadership, management, and supervision of the installation projects.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs large sophisticated projects.
• Must be able to make quick decisions on complex project issues and provide follow-through.
• Safety - Must be very safety conscious and provide overall project safety leadership.
• Quality – Focuses the team on high-quality installations – install right the first time.
• Delivery – Plan & Manage installation schedule in collaboration with Project Management.
• Cost – Provide monthly bottom-up EAC forecast and Earned Value Tracking.
• People – Actively manage project resources and provide feedback to the Resource Team.
• Responsible for reviewing project documents, plans, and specifications, directing installation activities, resolving construction difficulties, coordinating field installations, project close-outs, and developing and/or maintaining customer/client relationships.
• Comprehensive understanding of drawings, mark & unit summaries, and Dematic’s Installation Standards.
• Lay out project work and ensure that materials, tools, equipment, etc. are scheduled in a timely manner to meet scope, budget, and project construction schedules.
• All responsibilities to be accomplished within standard operating procedures, project costs, time constraints, and quality standards.
• Performs regular performance evaluations of resources to support the development of individuals reporting to the Resource Team.
• Assists with routine equipment trial runs to ensure that it meets specifications and ensure equipment is installed to Dematic standards.
• Provide additional assistance with training of subcontractors in the installation of Dematic and other MHE equipment.
• Provides direction for all installation site personnel and guidance for daily Site Coordinator activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel 80% of the time.
• OSHA training or certificate preferred.
• Physically able to traverse construction site environments.
• Bi-lingual, English and Spanish.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and able to navigate MS Project.
• Project Management Training or knowledge of Project Management Methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Guiding Principles.
• Working experience with material handling equipment preferred, but not required.
• Must be willing to travel on short notice and spend up to 80% of the time traveling.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and off shifts.
• Must be able to act calmly in stressful situations.
• Must be able to write concise, clear, and complete trip reports in the time frame required according to Dematic procedures.
• Must have knowledge in the use of personal computers, database functions, and communications.
• Understanding personal computer hardware setup and software configuration required.
• High School or equivalent experience required.
• Strong leadership skills; Strong planning and coordination skills with attention to detail.
• MS Word and Excel experience required.

Benefits

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities