Kapsch is one of Austria's most successful global technology companies. With its comprehensive ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) portfolio, Kapsch is actively addressing the challenges of the present and the future with intelligent mobility solutions in a wide range of application areas. As a family-owned company founded in 1892 and headquartered in Vienna, Kapsch can look back on 130 years of experience with the future.
The Role:
the Installation Manager will be responsible for end-to-end planning and execution of installation activities on a project. This includes overseeing the work of contractors, ensuring installation activities are completed on time and within budget, and that the installation meets requirements and specifications. The installation manager also interfaces with other departments and client to support integration of the system and testing of its functionality.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate installation of all tolling system equipment, managing onsite activities as necessary to ensure quality and timely completion.
- Ability to travel (60%) mainly to the western portion of the Washington State area, but could travel throughout the United States to support install projects. (60% travel= Usually in 2-3 weeks travel/ two-week home increments) and willingness to work outdoors, in all weather conditions.
- Schedule subcontractors/internal resources throughout the project lifecycle
- Collaborate with Project Manager and other internal stakeholders for all matters related to installation and acts as the customer interface for Installation for program activities
- Provide oversight to Field Services Supervisors, Field Service Technicians, and subcontractors performing installations, modifications, and repairs of toll systems equipment and related systems
- Ensures program-wide focus on safety, cost, schedule, and quality ensuring that all site work complies with Client and Kapsch safety standards and requirements
- Develop Project Installation Plans; this includes developing an installation strategy with the project manager and planning of work to be subcontracted.
- Plan, perform / coordinate pre-installation site visits, subcontractor site walk and site acceptance visits
- Ensure project inventory is properly inspected, stored, staged and documented for installation.
- Set-up processes to document field changes during installation and ensure all installation checklist and configuration records are documented and uploaded to project file folders
- Monitors repairs (RMA) during installation for timely completion and submits approval documents to appropriate purchasing personnel for payment
- Monitors diagnosis of problems involving vehicle loop detection equipment, automatic vehicle ID readers, antennas, RF sources, video cameras, switchers, multiplexers, monitors and frame grabbers
What we are looking for:
- 3+ years installation supervisory experience overseeing large complex projects in the construction, telecommunications, technology, engineering or similar industry.
- Construction scheduling experience and overseeing contract technicians
- Experience building professional relationships with client, project managers and other project teams
- Candidates should have hands on technical experience such as utilizing multi-meters, fiber termination kits, and hand tools, working outdoors.
- Ability to read and interpret installation plans and electrical and civil drawing packets and schematics
- Located in Washington State or near the Seattle area
- Microsoft proficiency (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word) and strong written and verbal communication
- High School diploma with additional trade or technical school training. Relevant education may include RF or Electrical training
- Ability to meet travel requirements, flexible schedules and work outdoors in all weather conditions
Our top Candidates will have:
- Electrical and civil drawing interpretation.
- Experience with RF or microwave
- MS Projects
- Prior tolling experience
What’s in it for you?
- Solving complex problems that improve daily the lives of people around the world
- Opportunity to work in an international company with cutting edge technologies in a high-growth industry
- Career growth, stability and casual work environment
- Salary range of 95K to 110K with full benefits package including paid time off, 401(k) and a no-cost medical insurance option for employee and eligible dependents
At this time we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and all applicants must have working rights in the US and pass a background check
Kapsch TrafficCom is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.