Job Overview:
The Site Manager is responsible for all site-based activities related to Vanderlande’s scope of work, particularly the installation of the material handling equipment. This includes planning activities reporting and resolving logistic, technical, or organizational problems and have good communication with the customer about progress, out of scope work, non-conformities, timely payments, and all other site related issues.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
• Lead & manage the on-site installation team on complex projects taking ownership over all site related challenges
• P&L responsibility for all Site based activities and associated costs
• Manages site-based contracts with high project risk and complex installed equipment
• Understanding of contracts and able to effectively mitigate related risks
• Monitor on site activities 50% of each scheduled workday. (min. Three full site walks daily)
• Identify and analyze (potential) problems / risks and opportunities and initiates adequate corrective
and preventive actions
• Understands claim avoidance and when necessary, claim handling
• Manages quality, time, costs and provision of information
• Full responsibility for reporting and escalating nonconformities to customer and PM
• Ability to negotiate with customer and subcontractors. Manages contract issues in a professional way
• Manages stakeholders at any level, including senior management (in and outside Vanderlande)
• Communicate with customer about progress, out of scope work and all site related issues
• Multi-disciplined and looks further than borders of own field
• Manage the high-quality execution of the installation process (schedule, quality) according to corporate processes
• Perform quality checks on installation and these processes
• Responsibility for organizing and overseeing all HSE related activities on site
• Production of the Installation Project Plan detailing; objectives, organization, planning and cost calculations, in consultation with Project manager
• Initiates improvements of the site management process
• Timely reporting to customer, PM, and head office
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities:
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
• Proven leadership capabilities in creating unified and motivated project teams
• Exceptional organizational skills and a track record of working effectively in a team environment that incorporates engineering and project management
• Proactive and hands on work ethic proven ability in problem solving, especially in intense situations
• Working knowledge of electromechanical controls wiring and systems
• Experience with contract management, project planning and site organization
Basic Qualifications:
• Relevant Project Management experience managing engineering projects though a craft-based background is equally valid
• This is an entry level Project Manager role so a track record in the project delivery will be essential
Travel:
Must be able to travel up to 80-90% (domestic or international)
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment/physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, lift materials up to 50pds on occasion, and bend at the knees to inspect pallets or read packing lists. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
This is a full-time, exempt position, eligible to receive an hourly rate and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate-dependent.
Salary Range: $123,300-$137,000
Skills Required
- Relevant project management experience managing engineering projects
- Track record in project delivery
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proven leadership capability in creating unified and motivated project teams
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work effectively in teams involving engineering and project management
- Proactive, hands-on work ethic and proven problem-solving ability
- Working knowledge of electromechanical controls, wiring, and systems
- Experience with contract management, project planning, and site organization
- Ability to travel domestically or internationally up to 80–90%
- Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds occasionally and perform bending and site inspection activities
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanderlande and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanderlande.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with day‑one eligibility in many U.S. roles and employer‑paid protections that reduce out‑of‑pocket exposure. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision are a clear strength.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Feedback suggests this forms a solid pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays are characterized as generous relative to peers. Compressed workweek options in some roles further support time away and recovery.
Vanderlande Insights
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market. Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation. Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
