Project Manager - Switchgear and Busbar

Job Description

This role is responsible for the management of the full project life cycle from implementation through to final closure. Ensures that project delivery is within pre-defined acceptance criteria for requested timescales and budgets. Establishes, promotes and maintains excellent rapport with both internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrates strong focus on all project deliverables including forecasting and financial controls.

• Represent Vertiv at all customer and contractor meetings for projects which they are assigned to by the Project Delivery Leader
• Utilize standard Project Management tools to conduct the project effectively, achieving quality, financial and schedule targets
• Coordinate installation, start-up, commissioning, inspection and site testing activities for assigned projects
  • Review scope of work requirements on the sales order
  • Review customer or third-party procedures and train personnel on those procedures
  • Define and manage man‑power needs for the job
  • Completion all documentation for job (technical submittals, as‑built drawings, in‑house test procedures)
• Coordinate with sales, order management, plants, logistics, contractors, services, and warranty groups throughout the project, escalating potential conflicts to avoid impact to the customer
• Represent Services in front of the customer, contractor, consultants, commissioning agents
• Assist contractors as required during installation of assigned projects
  • Coordinate Pre‑Site meetings with contractor
• Provide support to contractor for technical questions during installation
• Support installation, start‑up and site testing activities for assigned projects
  • Ensure sufficient man‑power on site each day to perform start‑up and site testing work
  • Assist during start‑up and site testing as necessary, depending upon man‑power availability and site location
  • Provide first level of tech support assistance to speed up problem resolution
  • Monitor jobs for timely completion, work with sales rep on providing quotes for additional services not paid for, or excess labor requirements resulting from delays beyond Service control
  • Provide daily status reports to Project Manager, Project Delivery Leader and customer
  • Manage issues list and work to resolve issues in a timely manner

• Communicate with Technical Support on equipment issues
• Keep current on Method Statement, Safety Bulletins, Safety Field Change Notices, Field Change Notices, and Service Tips

• Operate in a safe manner in accordance with published safety guidelines
• Must wear appropriate PPE as per company guidelines and accordance with job duties
• Report all work related accidents or injuries within 24 hours to the appropriate personnel
• Must be a role model to fellow associates with regards to safety by setting a positive example
• Point out potentially unsafe conditions to a customer or contractor, as necessary and based on extensive experience, with the authority to halt work on a project until conditions are corrected

• Coordinate assigned project completion, customer training, and close‑out
• Provide all commissioning reports in a final package to the customer
• Coordinate any additional training bought with the sales order
• Provide Time and Material quotes for customers or contractors for assigned projects, as necessary
• Coordinate subcontracted services and equipment rentals for assigned projects
• Provide accurate and timely reporting in accordance with published guidelines
• Time cards, expense reports, ticket closure, forms, et al.

• Provide proper and adequate communication to internal and external customers
• Provide estimated time of arrival to the customer or contractor where applicable
• Coordinate and attend customer or contractor meetings as required
• Maintain customer satisfaction rates according to company guidelines

• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment.
• Complete all work in an efficient and timely manner
• Capable of making strong decisions, technical and commercial, under pressure
• Properly evaluate site and equipment for appropriate billing status
• Adhere to company dress code and safety…