Job Description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Ensure project is delivered in accordance with the Contract/PO and specifications.
• Establish and manage project schedule with customer and within nVent to meet the project schedule.
• Identify, obtain, negotiate, and manage change orders, obtain necessary approvals before initiation of work, and process change orders throughout the project.
• Analyze project revenue, cost, and profitability, including material and labor costs against project quote. Resolve discrepancies and report on profitability of projects.
• Update milestone billing report and ensure accurate invoices are sent in a timely manner. Follow up with customers to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Serve as primary customer contact from time of contract until completed product is delivered and installed, as well as liaison between customer and Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Quality, Purchasing and Shipping departments.
• Review customer specifications, project quotes, and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Schedule and lead internal and external project kickoff meetings and project and design reviews between Design, Manufacturing, Production Engineering and Sales and customer.
• Identify and communicate early on any issues and risks with customers, suppliers, and CSE. Drive resolution, keeping project on track when issues arise and communicating delays when necessary.
• Serve as single point of contact to management for all project information and status updates.
• Participate in contract negotiations and follow through entire project.
• Ensure the requirements and requisitions for procured items are provided to Materials Departments in a timely manner.
• Track the status of the procured and project items to ensure delivery meets project timeline.
• Support and adhere to nVent safety and quality standard to ensure nVent and customer requirements are met.
• Review structural and electrical designs for accuracy according to customer specifications.
• Ensure punch list items are completed as scheduled.
• Maintain dashboard metrics and status of projects in ERP system.
• Ensure Project close out process is completed.
• Coordinate customer visits to company facilities; ensure meeting rooms, facilities, supplies are available organized.
• Schedule customers, subcontractors, vendors to perform inspections, FAT testing, end user testing, and other work at the plants. Ensure the customers and vendors are escorted during FAT testing and inspections.
• Promote nVent with existing customers for potential additional sales opportunities.
• Perform any additional duties as requested by customer or management.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelors degree preferred, or at least 5 years' experience in industrial manufacturing, engineering, and/or construction field.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with customers on long-term projects.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, and ability to interpret and design to varying specifications, and ensure compliance with NEC and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with production personnel, designers, engineers, management, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and customers, balancing customer needs and requests with production and delivery availability.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills in interaction with internal and external customers.
• Experience with cultural diversity in a global business environment.
• Ability to complete assigned work in an organized, timely manner.
• Ability to teach, mentor, and coach new or less-skilled employees.
• Desire to keep abreast of relevant and current developments, new technologies, business philosophies, industry standards, laws, etc.

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 world's 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. We’re 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 other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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