nVent

Electrical Project Manager

nVent$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Electrical project management experience in manufacturing, commercial, or industrial settings.
  • Proficient in electrical wiring and schematics with knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC).
  • Experience with low and medium voltage switchgear applications.
  • Familiarity with SolidWorks is preferred, along with Microsoft Office proficiency.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of influencing various levels within the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of projects ensuring success from start to finish.
  • Evaluate and verify design accuracy and feasibility of sales handoff packages.
  • Lead the creation and approval of Structural Design Packages with engineering teams.
  • Collaborate with the Lead Electrical Engineer on Electrical Design Packages that meet customer needs.
  • Implement customer feedback into project revisions and manage redline processes.
  • Facilitate quality control processes before production initiation.
  • Monitor supply chain logistics and proactively address delays in critical deliveries.
  • Coordinate with shop and delivery teams to ensure timely and quality production outcomes.
  • Serve as the primary contact for post-delivery customer service issues, managing service tickets effectively and promptly.
  • Prepare and issue change orders, collaborating with various departments for updated pricing and scope adjustments.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for hybrid work arrangements.
  • Comprehensive professional development programs.
  • Supportive team-oriented work environment.
  • Access to advanced project management tools and software.
  • Engagement in diverse and impactful projects in the electrical domain.
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

Project Oversight:

  • Manage a portfolio of projects varying in size and value, ensuring each project's success from inception to post-delivery.

Design Coordination:

  • Evaluate sales handoff packages to verify design accuracy, scope alignment, and feasibility.
  • Direct the creation and approval of Structural Design Packages, leading a team of CAD and Structural Design Engineers.
  • Collaborate with the Lead Electrical Engineer to develop Electrical Design Packages, ensuring customer requirements are fully integrated.

Change and Quality Management:

  • Process and implement feedback from customers, professional engineers, and state approval bodies, issuing precise redlines to CAD teams for revision.
  • Facilitate quality control checklists and reviews to ensure readiness before production starts.

Supply Chain and Scheduling:

  • Monitor lead times and delivery schedules for critical non-stock items, proactively addressing potential delays with the purchasing team.
  • Provide regular schedule updates to customers, including delay notifications or adjustments for accelerated timelines.

Production and Delivery Coordination:

  • Partner with shop supervisors to ensure on-time production and high-quality outcomes.
  • Collaborate with Site and Delivery Coordinators to arrange transportation, secure necessary permits, and ensure safe delivery to customer sites.

Customer Service:

  • Serve as the primary customer liaison for all post-delivery service issues, including HVAC performance, missing materials, or transport-related damage.
  • Track and manage service tickets through resolution, ensuring timely and effective customer support.

Change Order Management:

  • Prepare and issue change orders, working with the Estimating Department and Lead Electrical Engineer to provide customers with updated pricing and scope adjustments. Provide support to the Finance team as they rectify accounts and purchase orders.

YOU HAVE:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field. Combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • 5+ years experience preferred.
  • Electrical experience/background required or Project Management experience on Manufacturing/ Commercial/ Industrial electrical projects.
  • Knowledge of electrical wiring, components and schematics.
  • Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC).
  • Experience with electrical distribution & controls or automation.
  • Switchgear application experience with low and medium voltage.
  • Familiarity with SolidWorks preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Previous manufacturing experience in the transmission & distribution, oil & gas, or sheet metal design industries is preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interface and influence at all levels.
  • Strong leadership and project management skills.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

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About nVent

nVent is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electrical enclosures, electric heat tracing solutions, and other electrical products. The company serves a wide range of industries, including energy, industrial, infrastructure, and commercial. nVent was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Pentair, and is headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and employs approximately 9,000 people.
Learn more about nVent
Size
9,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$47.2 million
5 Year Trend
+3.1%
Revenue
$1.9 billion

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