Vanderlande

Site Manager Electrical

Vanderlande  •  Toronto, CA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Job Title

Site Manager Electrical

Electrical Site Manager I, APS N.A.

Vanderlande Industries is a leading global supplier of turnkey material handling systems for the airport baggage handling market, the distribution center market, and the parcel services market. We are an Original Equipment Manufacturer and System Integrator of all our material handling solutions. Vanderlande offers design engineering, installation management, and on-going maintenance services.

Vanderlande Industries brings more than 60 years of experience and know-how to the industry and ranks as one of largest material handling suppliers in the world. Our North America headquarters is in Marietta, GA, and executes projects in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Site Manger I Job Summary

The Site Manager will directly manage the self-performing staff/subcontractors while they are engaged in the construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of all project related systems. The Site Manager will report to the Construction Manger while on the project and will be a major contributor in project preparation, realization of installation process according to COS process, creating safe working environment, assuring quality of installation, improving processes, and high-level reporting. The Site Manager must possess the abilities to perform the key responsibilities listed below. Y ou will be the primary point of contact for electrical subcontractors, p ro viding clear and det ailed communications to the internal project staff, subcontractors, and customer. Typical project length is between 6-24 months, in which you will be personally responsible for tracking electrical progress and quality, forecasting schedule adherence, maintaining redline updates, and r esolving or e sca lating a ny discr epanci es in electrical design, customer standards, pr ovi ded drawings or other inform at ion. Y ou are expected to be initiative-taking in r epo rting requirements, res olving log istical, te chn ical, or organi zati onal pr oble ms, a nd ensuring effective communication with all required parties regarding prog ress, out of sc ope wo rk, no n-c on formities, and all oth er site rel ated is sues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the on-site installation team on large and complex projects.
  • Draw up the project “installation” project plan containing objectives, organization, planning, and cost calculations in consultation with Construction/Project Manager.
  • Monitor and manage quality, time, costs, and provision of information.
  • Work with the subcontractors/vendors to develop and maintain schedule for their respective work.
  • Identify and analyze (potential) problems / risks and opportunities and initiate adequate corrective and preventative actions.
  • Manage the interaction of site work with all stakeholders.
  • Involvement in developing the start-up and commissioning plans. Manage and schedule the commissioning process.
  • Manage a strong HSE / EHS environment (Beyond Zero) between trades, client(s), design which adheres to project and OSHA safety requirements.
  • Review of pre-construction activities, scope review, Trade partner alignment (reaching out to trade disciplines for work specific tasks).
  • Supervise the construction of process, electrical, I&C, LSS, architectural and structural scope CSA/MEP disciplines)
  • Ensuring project deliverables are established, executed, and closed.
  • Review and approve PPT, JHA, SIPP, SOR, Hot work permitting (safety field reporting).
  • Lead teams by motivation and direction typically through multiple site superintendents, and functional managers by driving a successful project delivery process.
  • Interface with factory engineers and managers of operations, to coordinate construction within live facilities without impact to production (ITP prevention).
  • Manage the daily activities of a client and contractor workforce of managers, engineers, designers, and trades, to meet or exceed all schedules for project deliverables.
  • Conduct periodic project site inspections.
  • Solve problems in a timely manner while coordinating with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Coordinate as-built drawings with the field and engineering teams.
  • Interface between engineering and construction operations for resolution of technical issues related to all disciplines.
  • Manage quality control efforts throughout the duration of the project.
  • Complete the scope of work to the satisfaction of the client, while simultaneously ensuring that HSE, quality, financial, risk management; business and policy expectations are met.
  • Advise and manage the contracts of Electrical subcontractors.
  • Ensure the C05 processes within the project.
  • Initiate improvements of the site management process.
  • Perform quality checks on installation and related processes.
  • Properly report to Construction Manager, PM, and head office
  • Lead team of (senior) supervisors.
  • Manage and generate punch list items via Procore
  • Assist with the creation of Step, Pre-Activity, and Tie-in Plans
  • Ability to manage self-perform installations with mechanical, electrical, and steel erection scope
  • Responsible for project reporting inclusive of:
    • Daily Log Reporting
    • 3 Week Look Ahead
    • Progress & Production Tracking
    • Schedule Updates
    • Quality/Backcheck Tracking/Logs
    • Site & Change Directive Issuance/Logs
    • T&M Tracking/Logs
    • Material Inventory/Tracking
    • Safety Training & Reporting
    • Punch List Management
    • Meeting Agenda/Minutes
    • Omni tracker Creation
    • All pertinent project logs

Qualifications

  • 5+ ye ars of exp erience working with electr o-mec hani cal equi pment.
  • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and AHJ requirements, with the ability to tr ain oth ers
  • Ability to read, underst and, red lin e, and chall enge electrical la yout dr awings, standard s, and sch em atics.
  • Ability to t roublesho ot co mpl ex c on tr ol and mo tor wiring c ircuit pr ob lems.
  • Higher level of education (preferably technical)
  • Knowledge of Vanderlande equipment and systems
  • Safety awareness for assigned scope
  • Knowledge of all necessary software
  • Contract management
  • Project planning and site organization
  • International and multicultural awareness
  • OSHA 10 or ability to get OSHA 30 upon request
  • Must be able to clear a background check in order to obtain a SIDA badge

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Excellent planning and organizing skills
  • Microsoft Office experience as well as Procore, Bluebeam, NAVIS Works, Primavera (P6)
  • Ability to maintain forward-driven personal habits around decisiveness, perseverance, and results.
  • Ability to understand and ensure job site safety awareness protocols
  • Ability to read and understand electrical installation drawings
  • Excellent group leadership skills
  • Stress resistant
  • Ability to remain flexible in a dynamic project environment

Salary range:

This is a full-time position, eligible to receive a base salary 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. Salary range for this position is CAD$90,000 to CAD$100,000.

Vanderlande

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.

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.

Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 11,000 employees and a turnover of 2.3 billion euros.

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) acquired Vanderlande in 2017 to cement its global leading position within material handling. It aims to achieve this by increasing its presence in all integrated and automated projects, and capitalising on the synergies between the organisations and the added value they offer to the market.

TICO therefore launched the Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), which consists of Toyota L&F, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande and viastore. TALG is a global partner for integrated logistic process automation, with its group companies collaborating under the guiding principle: for every challenge, a reliable solution.

In May 2025, Vanderlande completed the acquisition of Siemens Logistics' operations outside the USA and in doing so welcomed more than 2,000 new employees. The acquisition supports the company’s strategic ambition to accelerate its growth in automated logistics, particularly strengthening its capacity to deliver baggage, cargo and digital airport solutions.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Veghel, NL
Year Founded
1949
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