ERS-Project Manager - Atlanta, GA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated large-scale projects. May be overseeing a single or multiple projects as situation allows. Responsible for ensuring 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. 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 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 Engineers and Technicians during the time frame they are assigned to projects. Develops large-scale project management processes and routines for use throughout the Company. Mentors junior personnel and teaches good project management practices.

COMPETENCIES

Customer Focus – dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, using first-hand customer information to improve products and services, and establishing effective relationships with customers. Decision Quality – makes good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; consistently achieves correct and accurate solutions over time; sought out by others for advice. Integrity and Trust – trusted, truthful, presents the unvarnished truth appropriately, keeps confidences, and does not blame others for own mistakes. Listening – practices attentive and active listening, has the patience to hear people out, and can accurately restate others’ opinions even when disagreeing. Problem Solving – uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, probes all sources for answers, and looks beyond the obvious. Standing Alone – stands up and is counted, does not shirk from personal responsibility, can be counted on during tough times, and is comfortable working alone on a challenging assignment.

REQUIREMENTS

PMP Certification Preferred Strong knowledge of the National Electric Code and various 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, if required. Requires work in a service center or 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 and responsibility for assigned projects while supervising, organizing, and directing the work of others. Requires high degree of communication, supervisory and organization skills. Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work. Must be available for out-of-town travel of up to 50%. 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 colour differentiation and the ability to adjust focus; ability to lift and/or move test equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. Valid Driver’s License.

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Electrical Reliability Services, Inc.