Junior Project Manager

Major activities to be performed:

Under the direction of a Senior Project Manager and project management team to assist and learn the following tasks:

• Undertake site inspections and provide input to the pre-sales and product order fulfilment processes.
• Prepare & maintain project plans including work schedules and relevant milestones
• Plan, coordinate and implement project deliverables
• Liaise with external project personnel (consultants, contractors, project managers) ensuring a high level of communication
• Represent Vertiv at all required project meetings
• Manage relationships with site personnel (builders, contractors, project managers etc)
• Coordinate project logistics (delivery, positioning) with Vertiv Supply Chain personnel.
• Coordinate & supervise Vertiv site commissioning & testing activities
• Ensure customer care objectives and project KPI’s are met
• Manage site issues and work variations
• Complete project reporting and documentation requirements
• Confirm all actions in writing to ensure complete understanding of Vertiv works schedule, scope and progress against agreed timelines.
• Ensure the project is completed on time and within budget (per presales costing)
• Raise all payment/progress claims (reconciliation, accompanying documentation)
• Revenue phasing & recognition
• Conduct post-project evaluation and recommend process improvements

WHS, Environment & Quality:

• Comply with all Work, Health & Safety, Environment and Quality obligations
• Actively promote safety in the workplace

Employees reporting to Incumbent N/A

Main contacts within Company

• National Project & Delivery Manager
• Project Team
• Supply Chain
• Field-Service team
• Production team
• Sales team
• Pre-Sales team

Main contacts outside the Company

• Vertiv customers (project consultants, project managers, contractors)
• Sub-contractors
• Suppliers

Education/Qualification:

• Technical qualifications to electrical/mechanical/mechatronics certificate or diploma level or trade
• PM training is advantage

Specialist Knowledge:

• Strong computer skills – MS Office; MS Projects

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong communication skills
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork
• Good lateral thinking
• Strong customer service ethic