Project Manager

nVent; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company 4%

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Project Manager with strong experience in industrial manufacturing and engineering to drive projects from kickoff to close. You’ll coordinate with customers and internal departments, manage schedules, and control costs while ensuring compliance with contract terms.

The role requires communication skills, familiarity with ERP systems (JDE/Oracle/SAP), and a proactive approach to risk and issue resolution in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred, or at least 5 years in industrial manufacturing/engineering.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Excel, Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software, and ERP systems (JDE/Oracle/SAP).
• Experience working with customers on long-term projects and interpreting complex specifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects in accordance with contract/PO and specifications.
• Establish and manage project schedules with customers and internal teams.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage change orders with approvals.
• Analyze project revenue, cost, and profitability including materials and labor.
• Lead kickoff meetings, reviews, and status updates across teams.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (JDE / Oracle / SAP)

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 the project is delivered in accordance with the Contract/PO and specifications.
• Establish and manage project schedules with customers and within nVent to meet deadlines.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage change orders, acquiring necessary approvals before initiation.
• Analyze project revenue, cost, and profitability, including material and labor costs.
• Update achievement billing reports and ensure accurate invoices are sent promptly.
• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle, acting as a liaison between multiple departments.
• Review customer specifications, project quotes, and purchase orders for accuracy.
• Lead internal and external project kickoff meetings, build reviews, and status updates.
• Identify and communicate issues and risks early, driving resolutions to keep projects on track.
• Coordinate customer visits, ensuring smooth logistics for inspections, testing, and meetings.
• Promote nVent with existing customers for potential additional sales opportunities!
• Adhere to nVent safety and quality standards to ensure both nVent and customer requirements are met.

YOU HAVE:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred, or at least 5 years' experience in industrial manufacturing, engineering, construction, or other related industry fields.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Excel, Microsoft Project (or similar scheduling software), and ERP systems such as JDE, Oracle, or SAP.
• Experience working with customers on long‑term projects.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and the ability to interpret and construct according to various specifications.
• Strong time management and complex problem‑solving skills.
• Proven negotiation abilities and capacity to manage several projects at once.
• The skill to interact efficiently with diverse groups across a global commercial context.
• A proactive approach to learning and applying new technologies and industry standards.

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.

• 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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At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.