Junior Project Manager

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

Main contacts outside the Company 

• 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

Specialist Knowledge:

• Strong computer skills – MS Office; MS Projects

Personal Characteristics:

• 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