ERS Commissioning Project Manager-Phoenix

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Electrical Reliability Services (ERS) is looking for talented Building Commissioning Engineers and Project Managers to join our Commissioning Group nationally. This exciting opportunity includes the ability to work remotely and has tremendous career growth opportunities. We offer continued professional development at our state-of-the-art training facility, competitive compensation, lucrative overtime pay, and excellent benefits that are above industry standards. ERS is a subsidiary of Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power). While ERS has been a leader in the commissioning of mission critical facilities for over a decade, Vertiv is committed to creating a world class Commissioning Group. This is a large-scale effort to provide comprehensive services to our current customers and to expand our commissioning services nationally and internationally. As part of its plan to grow the Commissioning Group, we have several exciting opportunities for all levels of experience for both Mechanical and Electrical Building Commissioning Engineers and Project Managers.

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated large-scale projects. May be overseeing a single or multiple projects as the situation allows. Will be responsible for ensuring the goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and profitability by performing the following duties, personally and through assigned Field Engineers and Technicians.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Understand contract documents (i.e. drawings and specifications).
• Understand Sequence of Operation.
• Confers with Sr. Manager and Project Leads 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 other contractors and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares and presents project reports for management, client, or others. Gathers and develops back-up material for change order requests.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with clients and other contractors (as required).
• Direct supervisory responsibility for Field and Commissioning Engineers, during the time frame they are assigned to projects.
• Develops large-scale project management processes and routines for use throughout the Commissioning Group.
• Mentor, train, and assist junior personnel and teaches good project management practices.
• Lead on Safety (Tailgate, PPE, LOTO, Live-Dead-Live)
• Play a key role on the commissioning team:
• Perform as project lead on all phases of a commissioning project.
• Be responsible for commissioning team communications and updates, includes leading meetings.
• Ensure project schedules are being met.
• Manage the project budget and develop monthly progress invoicing.
• Take an active role in business development and expansion.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Perform all functions pertaining to a written job proposal to a client, including estimate of man-hours and expenses, and development of scope and pricing.
• Actively involved in client interface and business development activities.

Competencies


To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customer; Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; Acts with customers in mind; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

• Decision Quality - Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; doesn't blame others for his/her own mistakes or misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Listening - Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.
• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at first answers.
• Standing Alone - Will stand up and be counted; doesn't shirk from personal responsibility; can be counted on when times are tough; looks forward to taking charge of a problem or issue; is comfortable working alone on a tough assignment.

EDUCATION

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and six (6) years of experience in Commissioning, Project, or Construction, OR
• Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical/Trade School or Military equivalent and ten (10) years minimum commissioning, project, construction, or similar work experience; OR
• High school education or equivalent and applicable trade experience; Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Construction with ten (10) years minimum commissioning, project, construction, or similar work experience

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong knowledge of the National Electric Code and various industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE commissioning industry standards. Commissioning certification, such as from the Building Commissioning Association, University of Wisconsin or similar is preferred but not necessary.
• Proficient with MS Word, Project, Excel, Power Point, CxAlloy and other project management software and applications.
• Plan, schedule, and perform work for mid to large size projects and program.
• Complete projects consistently on time and under budget.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work.
• Must be available for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks at a time.
• Requires work in a field environment, including extensive computer and telephone use.
• Requires excellent verbal and writing skills to communicate effectively with clients and their representatives, contractors, field engineers, peers, and management.
• Requires mature judgment, responsible for assigned projects and supervises, organizes, and directs the work of others.
• Requires high degree of communication, supervisory and organization skills.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, talk, and hear. Frequently required to sit, and work at computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to lift and/or move test equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Valid Driver's License.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.


OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR 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

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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