Site Manager

About the role

TAIT's onsite technical teams are a core part of the top-of-class business services provided to clients ensuring high quality system installation and delivery is carried out around the world. The Site Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the project is on track to a successful delivery by balancing the daily prioritization of the business and client needs. As the leader of the onsite technical team, the Site Manager is responsible for the daily coordination of both team and client activities along with maintaining all project reporting and onsite issue resolution. Success in this role is measured by ensuring there is a happy team, a happy client, and the project hitting margin every time.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of onsite scheduling, ensuring milestones are met and resources are appropriately deployed in alignment with project and budget constraints
• Coordinate the transition from installation to operational handover, ensuring documentation, training, and client handholding is completed successfully
• Continuously maintain successful onsite project operations and efficient working procedures to provide top of class service for both internal and external clients
• Lead daily stand up, toolbox talks, and wrap up meetings ensuring all team members are aligned on project status and direction
• Serve as the primary onsite liaison with clients, subcontractors, vendors, local authorities, and site owners
• Ensure all subcontractors and vendors meet all contractual, quality, and safety obligations
• Create a unified, productive, and high-performance work environment
• Manage local accommodations and logistics in accordance with project budget and applicable local laws and culture that may be relevant to visiting workers
• Update and maintain technical and team schedules in coordination with project leadership and manage team's and contractor's hours to prevent project overages
• Maintain consistent and accurate reporting on site progress, financial and overall project risks and mitigations for both internal and external stakeholders

About you

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 10+ years leading large scale project installations
• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills with multi-lingual and multi-national teams
• Strong understanding of automation hardware, software, and TAIT systems
• Familiarity with ship build/general construction project processes
• Health and safety qualifications (SMSTS, NEBOSH, CSCS) are an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally and work extended periods onsite on shipyards and construction sites
• Adaptable to shifting schedules, priorities, and cultural differences
• Right to work in the EU
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, lift or move 50 lbs, carry 50 lbs, pull or push 50 lbs, reach overhead, and work in small, sometimes awkward spaces and positions