Site Manager

About the role

Vertiv is seeking an experienced Site Manager to work with the Vertiv Program/Project team to oversee site work for key accounts. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with excellent communication skills, construction industry experience, and the ability to drive activities with limited supervision. The Site Manager provides leadership, serves as the primary liaison between project team members, and represents Vertiv on‑site.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to Vertiv’s safety standards and ensure required documents are filed.
• Conduct and/or participate in project meetings, drive milestones, and contribute information for Vertiv Program Manager reporting.
• Interface with the client, client’s general contractor, supporting trades, and consultants at all project stages.
• Coordinate project scheduling, quality control, and logistics with the project team.
• Oversee delivery, inspection, and documentation of shipped integrated solutions to site.
• Collaborate with client site operations, general contractor, supporting trades, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track, analyze, and report information to enable the Vertiv project team to manage projects and evaluate weekly reports.
• Coordinate cross‑functional departments to identify issues, monitor action items, and ensure resolution with the project manager.
• Ensure receipt of all close‑out documents (warranties, as‑builts, O&M manuals, etc.) until project completion.
• Manage punch list, substantial completion, and final completion processes through the on‑site construction management team.
• Work with Vertiv equipment technicians and third‑party technicians to assist the client, general contractor, and commissioning consultant during Level 2/3 equipment startup, L4 functional testing, and L5 integrated systems testing.
• Lead and act as a knowledge holder for the project, facilitating decision‑making.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and the data‑center industry.
• Communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Take initiative, seek responsibility, and act with integrity consistent with Vertiv’s core values.
• Continuously improve knowledge and abilities; focus on self‑improvement.
• Recognize quality and enforce contractual and Vertiv quality standards.
• Adapt flexibly to evolving technology, design, methods, and project requirements.
• Collaborate with diverse colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Foster positive relationships and maintain a customer‑service‑oriented attitude.
• Sustain existing client relationships and develop new ones.
• Prioritize tasks effectively, multitask, and discern urgency.
• Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged, and respectful of others.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project management or construction management with the ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with sector‑specific software such as Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), ProCore, Adobe, and BlueBeam.
• Mastery of reading, interpreting, and updating construction drawings.
• Ability to organize resources (people, tools, time) to meet tight deadlines and achieve results.
• Knowledge of current market conditions, pricing conventions, and trends.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction project management, focused on data centers.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, including design principles, installation methods, and industry best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience collaborating with MEP subcontractors and vendors.
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and standards relevant to data‑center construction.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.

Education and certifications

• High school diploma required.
• Four‑year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred; extensive work experience may substitute for a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction, including work with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience on mission‑critical data‑center projects is a plus.

Physical requirements

No special physical requirements.

Travel

Up to 80 % travel required.

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) provides hardware, software, analytics, and ongoing services that enable customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally, and grow with business needs. The company solves critical challenges in data centers, communication networks, and commercial/industrial facilities with power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions that span from the cloud to the edge. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and operates in more than 130 countries.

Core principles and strategic priorities

Vertiv’s core principles are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Inclusion. The strategic priorities focus on a high‑performance culture, customer focus, operational excellence, innovation, and financial strength. Behaviors emphasized include ownership, urgency, customer‑first mindset, big‑thinking execution, leading by example, continuous improvement, learning, transparent communication, and development.