Equipment Installation Manager

Overview

Ultimate Staffing is actively seeking an experienced Equipment and Tool Installation Manager to join a client’s innovative team in Durham, North Carolina. This supervisory position is an exciting opportunity for individuals with expertise in managing capital projects and manufacturing startups.

• Engage with equipment manufacturers to review installation requirements and site preparation needs.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and pre-shipment reviews to resolve potential issues before equipment arrival.
• Develop installation packages in coordination with engineering and facilities design teams.
• Lead contractor qualification, bid evaluation, and selection for installation across various scopes.
• Negotiate contracts with installation contractors and OEM field service providers.
• Manage day-to-day contractor performance, ensuring schedule adherence and quality compliance.
• Oversee equipment move-in, rigging, and all necessary mechanical, electrical, and piping connections.
• Verify utility readiness and maintain installation schedules aligned with construction milestones.
• Track progress against plans, identifying risks early and driving resolution to stay on schedule.
• Own the punch-list process, ensuring all items are addressed before commissioning activities begin.
• Provide support during Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

• 5+ years of experience in industrial equipment installation, capital project execution, or manufacturing startup.
• Experience managing installation contractors across mechanical, electrical, and/or piping scopes.
• Direct involvement in site acceptance testing (SAT) or commissioning of complex industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and utility layout documents.
• Proven ability to coordinate across OEM vendors, general contractors, and internal engineering teams.
• Strong working knowledge of site EHS requirements including LOTO and contractor safety management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.

• Experience with greenfield facility build-out or manufacturing site startup.
• Familiarity with FAT, SAT, and OEM engagement during equipment procurement.
• Degree or equivalent training in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or process engineering; PMP, OSHA 30, or rigger certification is a plus.
• Experience building or scaling an installation function, developing standards, and onboarding team members.

Monday to Friday, 1st Shift

• Equity
• Unlimited PTO
• 90% employer-paid medical benefits

This is a supervisory position with a salary range from $100,000 to $160,000 annually based on experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.