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.
Installation Manager
Location: Remote, United States
Preferred: Midwest or East Coast
Travel: Approximately 60% travel, primarily across the East Coast, with occasional travel throughout the U.S.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Installation Manager to lead the end-to-end planning and execution of installation activities across complex tolling system projects. This role is critical to ensuring installations are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in full alignment with technical and client requirements.
You will oversee contractors and field teams, coordinate internal and external resources, and serve as the key installation point of contact for project stakeholders and customers. Beyond execution, this role plays an important part in connecting installation activities with system integration and functional testing, helping ensure the full solution is ready for successful deployment.
This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys owning the field execution strategy, working cross-functionally, and driving quality in a highly technical, operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate the installation of tolling system equipment, managing onsite activities as needed to ensure quality and timely completion.
- Provide oversight to Field Services Supervisors, Field Service Technicians, and subcontractors performing installations, modifications, and repairs of tolling systems equipment and related systems.
- Schedule subcontractors and internal resources throughout the project lifecycle.
- Partner closely with the Project Manager and internal stakeholders on all matters related to installation.
- Act as the primary customer interface for installation-related program activities.
- Ensure program-wide focus on safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
- Develop Project Installation Plans, including installation strategy in partnership with the Project Manager and planning of work to be subcontracted.
- In collaboration with the Project Manager, develop installation schedules and resource plans.
- Perform Installation Readiness Reviews on assigned projects.
- Support the development of subcontractor scopes of work.
- Ensure adherence to project standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.
- Read and interpret electrical and civil drawing packages and schematics.
- Lead page-turn reviews of drawing packages with internal and external teams.
- Plan, perform, and coordinate pre-installation site visits, subcontractor site walks, and site acceptance visits.
- Ensure project inventory is properly inspected, stored, staged, and documented for installation.
- Establish processes to document field changes during installation.
- Ensure installation checklists and configuration records are completed and uploaded to project file folders.
- Ensure all site work complies with both client and company safety standards and requirements.
- Support other functions as needed to ensure the tolling system is fully integrated and functional.
- Monitor repairs and RMAs during installation for timely completion, and submit approval documents to the appropriate purchasing personnel for payment.
- Monitor diagnosis of issues involving vehicle loop detection equipment, automatic vehicle ID readers, antennas, RF sources, video cameras, switchers, multiplexers, monitors, and frame grabbers.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of installation supervisory experience.
- Construction scheduling experience.
- High school diploma plus additional trade or technical school training.
- Relevant technical background may include RF, electrical, or similar field-based training.
- Hands-on experience using multi-meters, fiber termination kits, and standard hand tools.
- Strong ability to read and interpret electrical and civil drawings and technical schematics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Project, and Word.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 60%, typically in rotations such as three weeks traveling followed by one to two weeks at home.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with RF or microwave systems.
- Proficiency with MS Project.
- Prior experience in the tolling industry.
What’s In It for You
- The opportunity to solve complex, real-world problems that improve everyday life for people around the world.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in a growing and highly specialized industry.
- A role with meaningful ownership, visibility, and long-term career stability.
- Flexible, casual work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- A no-cost medical insurance option for employees and eligible dependents
At this time we unable to provide sponsorship for this role and all applicants much 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. Kapsch TrafficCom is a drug-free workplace.