Equipment and Tool Installation Manager

Responsibilities

• OEM & Pre-Installation Engagement
• Engage directly with equipment manufacturers during the procurement phase to review installation requirements, utility specifications, and site preparation needs.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and pre-shipment reviews to identify and resolve issues before equipment arrives on site.
• Develop installation packages — including utility layouts, rigging plans, and sequencing logic — in coordination with engineering and facilities design teams.
• Establish documentation standards and acceptance criteria to be used throughout the installation and commissioning lifecycle.
• Contractor Selection & Management
• Lead the qualification, bid evaluation, and selection of installation contractors across mechanical, electrical, piping, and rigging scopes.
• Lead the development and negotiation of contracts with installation contractors, OEM field service providers, and other project vendors — including scope of work, terms, deliverables, and performance requirements — in coordination with legal and procurement teams.
• Review and provide input on OEM supply agreements, service contracts, and warranty terms as they relate to installation, commissioning, and post-handover support obligations.
• Define scope of work, safety requirements, and performance expectations for all contracted installation trades.
• Manage day-to-day contractor performance, schedule adherence, and quality compliance on the installation floor.
• Capture lessons learned between phases and maintain continuity of contractor relationships and documentation standards throughout the program timeline.
• Installation Execution
• Oversee equipment move-in, rigging, precision alignment, and all mechanical, electrical, and piping hook-ups.
• Verify utility readiness and facility interfaces prior to each tool installation; resolve discrepancies with the general contractor and engineering teams.
• Maintain installation schedules aligned with the broader facility construction milestones and production ramp timeline.
• Track progress against plan, identify risks early, and drive resolution to keep the overall program on schedule.
• Own the punch-list process: generate, assign, and close items with full documentation before commissioning activities begin.
• Provide support during Site Acceptance Testing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial equipment installation, capital project execution, or manufacturing startup.
• Demonstrated experience managing installation contractors across mechanical, electrical, and/or piping scopes — including contractor qualification, scope definition, and performance oversight.
• Direct involvement in site acceptance testing (SAT) or commissioning of complex industrial or process equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and utility layout documents.
• Proven ability to coordinate across OEM vendors, general contractors, and internal engineering teams in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong working knowledge of site EHS requirements including LOTO, hazardous energy control, and contractor safety management.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Desired Skills

• Experience with greenfield facility build-out or manufacturing site startup — ideally through full handover to production.
• Familiarity with factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT) and OEM engagement during equipment procurement.
• Degree or equivalent training in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or process engineering; PMP, OSHA 30, or rigger certification a plus.
• Experience building or scaling an installation function — developing standards, selecting vendors, and onboarding team members.