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I wanted to share more details ahead of the interview for the Site Manager role leading the delivery of automated material handling and sortation system projects.
This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll be responsible for overseeing on-site installation, pre-operation, and commissioning activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You'll act as the primary on-site contact, coordinating teams, managing resources, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead day-to-day site installation activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
* Coordinate with the Project Manager, customers, general contractors, subcontractors, and other trades to keep projects on schedule.
* Manage manpower, resources, and a rolling four-week look-ahead plan.
* Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, tools, and site logistics.
* Maintain accurate site documentation, including daily logs and weekly progress reports.
* Champion health, safety, and quality standards across the project.
* Support testing, commissioning, customer training, and project handover.
* Resolve on-site issues and escalate technical or commercial matters where required.
* Build strong customer relationships through clear communication and proactive problem-solving.
* Monitor project progress, identify change orders, and help mitigate project risks.
* Ensure accurate timekeeping and payroll submissions for site personnel.
* Take ownership of project delivery while maintaining a flexible, hands-on approach.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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 Were 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 youre looking for an opportunity to lead major warehouse automation installations while working with one of the industrys leading systems integrators, wed love to hear from you.
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Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Vision insurance

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are supporting a leading warehouse automation integrator on a large-scale ASRS project and are looking to engage an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead on-site delivery.

This is a critical role responsible for overseeing installation, managing subcontractors and ensuring safe, on-time project execution through to commissioning and handover.

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Requirements:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile automation project with long-term potential.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.