Installation Manager - Washington State/West Coast - Kapsch Group : Job Details

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 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.

• Plan and coordinate installation of all tolling system equipment, managing onsite activities as necessary to ensure quality and timely completion.
• Travel (approximately 60%) within the western portion of the Washington State area, with potential travel to and from the West Coast region. Typically 2-3 weeks on-site travel with two-week home increments; willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Schedule subcontractors/internal resources throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and other internal stakeholders for all matters related to installation; act as the customer interface for installation 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
• Ensure program-wide focus on safety, cost, schedule, and quality; ensure site work complies with Client and Kapsch safety standards and requirements
• Develop Project Installation Plans; include installation strategy with the project manager and plan work to be subcontracted
• Plan and perform / coordinate pre-installation site visits, subcontractor site walks, 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 checklists and configuration records are documented and uploaded to project file folders
• Monitor repairs (RMA) during installation and submit approval documents to purchasing for payment
• Monitor diagnosis of problems involving tolling system components

• 3+ years of installation supervisory experience
• Construction scheduling experience
• Relevant education may include RF or Electrical training
• Hands-on experience using multimeters, fiber termination kits, and hand tools
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and civil drawing packets and schematics
• Microsoft proficiency (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word)
• High School diploma with additional trade or technical school training

• Electrical and civil drawing interpretation
• Experience with RF or microwave
• MS Projects
• Prior tolling experience
• Located in Washington state

• 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.