Field Installation Manager

SUMMARY

The Field Installation Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of on-site installation activities for custom automation panels, control systems, and related equipment. This role ensures that installation projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. The Field Installation Manager leads installation crews, manages subcontractors, serves as the primary client contact on-site, and ensures seamless integration between fabrication and field deployment.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Planning & Coordination

• Review engineering drawings, panel fabrication specifications, and installation plans.
• Collaborate with fabrication teams to confirm readiness of panels and related equipment before shipment.
• Develop and manage installation schedules, ensuring alignment with client project timelines.
• Coordinate logistics for delivery of panels, tools, and materials to job sites.

Team Leadership & On-Site Management

• Supervise and direct field installation teams and subcontractors.
• Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with scope of work.
• Provide on-site technical guidance to ensure correct installation, wiring, and integration of automation panels with field devices and control systems.
• Troubleshoot installation and commissioning issues in collaboration with engineering teams.

Quality, Safety, & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA, NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), and relevant industry standards for electrical and automation installations.
• Conduct on-site inspections to verify workmanship and adherence to engineering specifications.
• Maintain accurate field reports, safety logs, and project documentation.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the primary on-site representative for the company.
• Provide regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders on project status and issues.
• Address client concerns promptly and ensure customer satisfaction during and after installation.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process improvements to reduce installation time, improve quality, and enhance safety.
• Provide feedback to engineering and fabrication teams for design and manufacturing enhancements.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical and automation systems.
• Familiarity with PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial network installation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management software.
• Willingness to travel extensively to client sites.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work in industrial environments, including manufacturing plants, laboratories, and field locations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, control panel fabrication, or electrical installation, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements listed here represent those an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands, and communicate verbally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.