Site Manager – Warehouse Automation (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: United States (Travel Required)
Employment Type: 1 year Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $50–$60 per hour
Hours: Approximately 60 hours per week
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a leading warehouse automation integrator on a contract-to-hire basis.
This is a key leadership position responsible for managing the construction and installation phases of large-scale automated material handling projects across the United States. You will provide on-site leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while acting as the primary site representative between the customer, subcontractors, engineering teams, and project management.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates with extensive experience managing warehouse automation, conveyor, AS/RS, robotics, or material handling installations within a systems integration environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day site leadership throughout installation and construction activities
- Coordinate mechanical and electrical installation teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Ensure projects are installed in accordance with contractual requirements and engineering specifications
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all site activities
- Manage site quality, schedule, subcontractors, and installation progress
- Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Customers, Contractors, and third-party suppliers
- Monitor site productivity, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues
- Support commissioning, system testing, punch list completion, and project handover
- Produce site reports and maintain project documentation throughout the installation lifecycle
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Site Manager or Installation Manager within automated material handling or warehouse automation
- 6+ years' experience within the construction or industrial installation sector
- Strong background delivering conveyor, AS/RS, AutoStore, robotics, or sortation projects
- Proven leadership experience managing installation teams and subcontractors
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work extended hours and travel extensively across customer sites
- Strong understanding of construction safety and quality standards
Preferred Backgrounds
Candidates with experience working for leading warehouse automation companies such as Swisslog, Dematic, FORTNA, Körber, Movu, Exotec, Vanderlande, Daifuku, Honeywell Intelligrated, KNAPP, TGW, or Bastian Solutions are highly encouraged to apply.
If you're looking for an opportunity to lead major warehouse automation installations while working with one of the industry's leading systems integrators, we'd love to hear from you.
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Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Warehouse Automation: 5 years (Preferred)
- Warehouse Automation Site Management : 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
