ERS-Project Manager - Remote

About the Role

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated large-scale projects. Oversees single or multiple projects to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and profitability. Responsibilities include managing Field Engineers and Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and resource allotment.
• Confers with Service Center Manager or Region Director to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for assignment of project personnel.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews status reports and other documentation prepared by project personnel, clients, and contractors; modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares and presents project reports for management, clients, or others.
• Gathers and develops back-up material for change order requests.
• Provides technical advice and resolves problems with project personnel.
• Coordinates project activities with clients and other contractors as required.
• Directly supervises Field Engineers and Technicians during project assignments.
• Develops large-scale project management processes and routines for company-wide use.
• Mentors junior personnel and teaches good project management practices.

Competencies

• Customer Focus – Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; uses first-hand customer information for improvements; acts with customers in mind; builds effective relationships.
• Decision Quality – Makes sound decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; solutions and suggestions are accurate over time; sought out for advice.
• Integrity and Trust – Widely trusted; presents truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; takes responsibility for own mistakes.
• Listening – Practices attentive and active listening; accurately restates opinions of others even when disagreeing.
• Problem Solving – Uses rigorous logic to solve difficult problems; probes all sources for answers; identifies hidden problems; excels at honest analysis.
• Standing Alone – Takes personal responsibility; can be counted on in tough situations; comfortable working alone on challenging assignments.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the National Electric Code and industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Proficient with MS Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Latista, Google Docs, and other project management software.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night shifts as required.
• Ability to work in a service center or field environment, including extensive computer and telephone use.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, contractors, field engineers, peers, and management.
• Mature judgment; responsible for assigned projects and supervising, organizing, and directing the work of others.
• High degree of communication, supervisory, and organizational skills.
• Available for out-of-town and international travel of up to several months.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, talk, and hear; frequently required to sit and work at a computer.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift and/or move test equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Embraces Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to execute Strategic Priorities.

Core Principles & Behaviors

• Core Principles: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion.
• Strategic Priorities: Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, High-Performance Culture, Innovation, Financial Strength.
• Behaviors: Own It, Act With Urgency, Foster a Customer-First Mindset, Think Big and Execute, Lead by Example, Drive Continuous Improvement, Learn and Seek Out Development.

Vertiv designs, manufactures, and services products and solutions that keep the world connected, with $6.9 billion in revenue and a global reach spanning nearly 70 countries.

Work authorization: Vertiv will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g., E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN) are not eligible for hire.