Junior Project Manager - Mechanical

Position Summary/Objectives of Incumbent

The purpose of this position is to develop the skills to provide project management support in the timely and accurate delivery of projects as assigned.

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
• 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
• Strong computer skills – MS Office; MS Projects
• I advantage not requirement
• 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