nVent

Project Manager

nVent$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or related field preferred
  • 2+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or construction
  • Experience using project scheduling tools, such as Microsoft Project
  • Working knowledge of engineering drawings, electrical schematics, or AutoCAD is a plus
  • Ability to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive projects from kickoff through delivery and handoff
  • Identify and address potential risks to keep projects on track
  • Track project milestones and financial performance for successful execution
  • Collaborate with engineering to align technical requirements with customer needs
  • Facilitate information flow between design, manufacturing, and installation teams
  • Ensure materials and equipment are delivered on time and troubleshoot supplier issues
  • Lead quality reviews to confirm that products meet specifications

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement and caregiver leave
  • Paid time off, including for volunteering activities
  • Well-being and legal protection programs
Full Job Description
At nVent, you9ll lead complex electrical infrastructure projects that support some of the world9s largest data centers. In this role, you9ll handle the delivery of prefabricated electrical buildings (E-Houses) and power distribution solutions that help customers power critical operations. You9ll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, construction, and customer teams to guide projects from initial design through fabrication, delivery, installation, and final commissioning.

If you enjoy solving problems, collaborating across teams, and seeing your work come to life, this is an opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued.

Lead Projects from Start to Finish
  • Own and drive projects through the full lifecycle-from project kickoff through engineering, manufacturing, shipment, installation, and customer handoff.
  • Identify potential risks early and work proactively with collaborators to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Track key project achievements, delivery performance, and financial goals to ensure successful execution.


Collaborate with Engineering & Operations Teams
  • Partner closely with engineering teams to ensure project requirements are technically feasible and aligned with customer expectations.
  • Coordinate across electrical, mechanical, and structural fields to ensure smooth integration and execution.
  • Facilitate the flow of information between design, manufacturing, and field teams to keep projects moving efficiently.


Drive Supply Chain & Production Success
  • Work with purchasing and suppliers to ensure critical materials and equipment arrive when needed.
  • Monitor supplier performance and help resolve issues that could impact project timelines or quality.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing teams to remove roadblocks and support on-time project completion.


Champion Quality & Continuous Improvement
  • Partner with production teams to confirm products are built to specifications and customer expectations.
  • Lead quality reviews and problem-solving efforts to identify and address issues before they impact delivery.


Manage Financial Performance
  • Evaluate project changes, assess impacts to cost and schedule, and help coordinate efforts to address revisions in the project.
  • Track project budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
  • Support customers after delivery by coordinating warranty and service activities when needed.


Build Strong Customer Partnerships
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide clear project updates, manage expectations, and build strong long-term relationships.
  • Translate technical information into clear and actionable business communications.


YOU HAVE:
  • Bachelor9s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or a related field preferred or PMP Certification, or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or construction
  • Experience using project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project.
  • Working knowledge of engineering drawings, electrical schematics, or AutoCAD is a plus.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.


WE HAVE:
  • A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
    • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world9s most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
    • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.


  • Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
    • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
    • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money


  • Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We9re known for being:
    • Innovative & adaptable
    • Dedicated to absolute integrity
    • Focused on the customer first
    • Respectful and team oriented
    • Optimistic and energizing
    • Accountable for performance


  • Benefits to support the lives of our employees


Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
  • A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
  • Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.


At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other9s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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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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