Project Manager, Data Center at Kohler in Chicago, IL

Opportunity

The Project Manager is responsible for supporting data center customers with site installation and commissioning.

Specific Responsibilities

• Key customer contact for installation and commission questions.
• Coordinate Kohler and distribution resources for installation and commission support.
• Attend and represent Kohler at site meetings.
• Assist with responding to RFPs.
• Coordinate 3rd party vendors site commissioning support and services.
• Document commissioning process.
• Create on-site test plans and review with customer.
• Be on site for all testing including all phases of IST.
• Supervise delivery and off-loading of equipment.
• Inspect and monitor installation progress and report project details to the project management, including progress, risks, and opportunities in a timely manner.
• Inspect installation for compliance to Kohler standards recommend corrective actions.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline from an ABET accredited engineering program or equivalent experience.
• Field engineering experience in the testing and installation of generators a plus.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in project management or engineering role and working with product lines of similar technical complexity.
• Electrical power, electrician, generator, or reciprocating engine experience desired.
• Leadership skills and demonstrated ability to build teams, make sound decisions, and drive action cross functionally.
• Demonstrated people skills required to lead & motivate professionals in a matrix organization who are not direct reports.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.