Site Manager

Vanderlande is seeking a highly motivated Site Manager to play a critical role in the successful delivery of our baggage handling system projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Site Planning & Coordination:

  • Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop comprehensive project installation plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.

• Quality & Risk Management:

  • Oversee installation quality, timelines, and costs to ensure adherence to standards and budgets.

  • Proactively identify and address potential risks and opportunities to optimize project outcomes.

  • Provide timely updates to stakeholders on project progress and potential issues.

• Stakeholder Management:

  • Facilitate smooth communication and collaboration among all project stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals.

  • Deliver regular progress reports to customers and Project Managers.

• Contract & Compliance Management:

  • Advise and oversee contracts with electrical and mechanical subcontractors, guaranteeing compliance with project specifications.

• Process Improvement:

  • Uphold the Vanderlande Process Map and actively seek ways to improve site management processes for increased efficiency.

  • Drive continuous improvement within the project team, implementing best practices to optimize results.

• Team Leadership & Development:

  • Lead and mentor a team of supervisors throughout the project lifecycle, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

  • Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and practices.

• Commissioning Support:

  • Organize and facilitate support activities for a smooth handover to commissioning and testing teams.

Responsibilities also include:

• Analyze projects and prepare site logistics proposals.

• Assess areas for installation readiness and create detailed site plans.

• Oversee installation, handover of steelwork, and manage leftover materials.

• Manage electrical and mechanical installations, including inspections and testing.

• Conduct field wiring and safety-related tests before and after power-on.

• Perform I/O tests, mechanical static inspections, and oversee power-up procedures.

• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

You will be accountable for deliverables such as:

• As-built notes, building area ready reports, and various checklists to ensure project quality and adherence to standards.

• Compiling defect and snag lists, along with conducting electrical and field wiring tests to verify system integrity.

• Issuing handover certificates and permits to load.

• Generating reports like I/O test reports and power-up protocol test reports.

• Establishing and maintaining the project setup in Pro-Track, overseeing packing list preparation and verification.

• Developing and managing site logistics and management plans, including conducting toolbox meetings and preparing weekly progress and safety reports.

• Ensuring timely delivery of operation and maintenance manuals to clients upon project completion.

You will also be consulted in activities like:

• Checking project area readiness for commissioning and installation/testing stages.

• Verifying entry criteria for commissioning and installation & testing stages.

• Collaborating on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) plans.

• Collecting HSE plans from subcontractors.

• Developing the initial master schedule and creating the installation file.

• Requesting quotes from supply centers and updating project schedules.

• Handling sales requests for supply centers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or a related field.

• 7-10 years of hands-on experience in automated material handling or baggage handling system projects.

• Proven success in site management and leadership roles overseeing the installation of material handling systems.

• Expertise in electrical and mechanical installation processes, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and quality standards.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders, subcontractors, and project teams.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and transfer knowledge to team members, developing the skills of new engineers.

Desired Soft Skills:

• Effective communication

• Collaborative team player

• Problem-solving abilities

• Adaptability and flexibility

• Customer focus

• Conflict resolution skills

• Attention to detail

• Leadership and influence

• Time management and prioritization

• Continuous learning and development