Project Manager

nVent; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent Management Company is seeking a Project Manager to ensure projects are delivered on time and to contract specifications. You will lead scheduling, change orders, and cross-functional collaboration with customers and internal teams.

You will analyze project profitability, manage communications with clients, and drive early risk resolution while adhering to safety and quality standards across global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years in industrial manufacturing, engineering, or related field.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience with long-term customer projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects per contract/PO and specifications.
• Establish and manage project schedules with customers and internal teams.
• Identify and manage change orders with required approvals.
• Analyze project revenue, cost, and profitability including labor and materials.
• Act as primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive learning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

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:

As a Project Manager at nVent Management Company, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our projects are accomplished flawlessly and on schedule. You can expect to:

• 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.

Core values

• 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

• 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 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.