Installation Manager - Rite-Hite : Job Details

Job Category: Production & Skilled TradesSchedule: Full timeJob DescriptionInstallation ManagerPURPOSE AND SCOPETo manage the Installation Department and exceed customer expectations for product installation activities in an assigned area while maximizing installation margins. These tasks are accomplished through working closely with Installation Coordinators, managing subcontractors, and managing in-house installation crews.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Coordination of all installation projects, ensuring quality of work and timely completion while maximizing margins and exceeding customer expectations.Foster good communication and relationships among customers, contractors, subcontractors, Technicians, and Sales Reps.Source, select and oversee work done by subcontractors and Arbon installation crews in the assigned area.This position is responsible for successfully orchestrating all installations throughout the assigned area, ensuring promise dates are met while maximizing installation margins. This includes job scheduling, product procurement, and labor requirements planning, working in coordination with sales, administrative personnel, subcontractors, and customers.The position must maintain up-to-date technical knowledge on all products sold by the district, including commonly sold allied products, as well as major industry trends and competitive products, and will provide technical assistance to the sales department, customers, and installation teams on customer application problems, installation costs, and scheduling.This position will be responsible for assuring that all Rite-Hite product is properly applied and are installed according to Rite Hite specifications.This position is responsible for building a strong Installation Team, including forecasting personnel needs for both in-house installation crews as well as subcontractors by trade type.The incumbent will be responsible for establishing, building and maintaining relationships with subcontractors, negotiating in areas of scheduling, pricing, timing, and project management.This position is responsible for ensuring that all Technicians within the Installation Department are trained, including initial as well as ongoing training.This position is responsible for managing the safety of all Technicians in the Installation Department, ensuring compliance with applicable occupational safety, health regulations, and job site requirements.This position is responsible for enforcing all Company policies and performance standards.Reviews all orders to determine which are projects requiring direct oversight by the Installation Manager.Reviews contracts for scope of work, safety requirements, schedule, site specific requirements, and prevailing wage requirements.Consults with sales staff on jobs requiring pricing outside of normal book pricing and provides pricing.Attend project startup meetings, ensuring good communication with all parties.Visits job sites as necessary pre-sale to ensure all issues that need to be taken into account when quoting are considered.The incumbent will be responsible for expeditiously resolving any problem jobs by focusing on a prompt completion of the project.Maintain the district's electronic installation schedule.Perform cost control activities, including review of subcontractor invoices, project profitability reviews, etc.The incumbent ensures proper training of installation personnel and verifies the performance of product and installers through installation and job site spot checks.The incumbent will support a safe and healthy workplace for Arbon employees and subcontractors.Works with the Operations Manager and other staff in evaluation and implementation of installation improvement concepts.This position may require some (20%+) overnight travel throughout the district.Other Duties Assigned EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEThe successful individual will possess: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; or three or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Background in construction management preferred.An in depth knowledge of Rite-Hite products is required.Must be able to read and understand all documents pertaining to project planning. CAD proficiency helpful. KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:The ideal individual will demonstrate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervisory responsibilities include sourcing and management of subcontractors, as well as directly managing in-house installation teams and specialists.Company Description:Arbon Equipment - A Rite-Hite Company is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment.We Offer:Arbon Equipment - A Rite-Hite Company provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr