Sr. Project Manager, GSA

Vertiv; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead national critical infrastructure and data center projects. You will manage thermal, power, battery and monitoring systems, guiding from pre‑sales to commissioning.

Your role requires strong communication with diverse teams, resource planning, and tight budget control. You’ll drive safety and leverage digital platforms like Oracle, Smartsheet and Power BI to enhance execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in critical infra.
• Experience with UPS, thermal, battery and monitoring is a plus.
• Construction, electrical, and mechanical contracting knowledge.
• Strong communication, customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Use standard PM tools to meet quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Define resources and create the project org chart with leaders.
• Coordinate with order management, production, logistics, and contractors.
• Communicate schedule, budget, and scope with jobsite and field teams; visit sites.
• Escalate issues promptly and drive timely resolution with stakeholders.
• Follow reporting/tracking to stay on target for quality, schedule, cost.
• Manage financial performance: budgets, spend, and margins.
• Lead safety culture; host periodic safety meetings on projects.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Customer Service

Detail-Oriented

Multi-Tasking

Analytical

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

PMP Certification

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree

Job description

Job Description

Vertiv’s Global Strategic Account (GSA) organization is hiring a Sr. Project Manager to lead projects for critical infrastructure and data center projects nationally for our thermal, power, battery, and monitoring products. This person will focus on establishing relationships and processes from pre‑sales through equipment commissioning to ensure a smooth repeatable process is established, implemented, and followed. This job requires effective communication with all levels of multiple organizations. This person will also focus on our digital platforms, mainly Oracle, Smartsheet, and Power BI which are used to aid in the execution of our business.

Responsibilities

• Utilize standard Project Management tools to conduct the project effectively, achieving quality, financial and schedule targets.
• Define and obtain the appropriate resources required to fulfill the project scope of work. Work with all functional group leaders to develop the project organizational resource chart.
• Coordinate with order management, plant production, logistics, contractors, services, and warranty groups throughout the project, escalating potential conflicts to avoid impact to the customer.
• Work closely with the jobsite and field resources to ensure understanding and communication of the schedule, budget, and scope. Visit the site periodically to establish relationships with key contractor and customer personnel.
• Escalate and create urgency around any issues that would impede the success of the project. Ensure that issues are resolved in a timely manner and communicated to the stakeholders. Must have ability to communicate effectively, including conducting effective meetings and presentations.
• Follow reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• Responsible for the financial performance on assigned projects. Must be able to create cost budget, track and investigate spend and maintain established margins on project.
• Be proactive in establishing a culture of Safety for each project. Host periodic safety meetings to ensure the project is always considering safety first.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• 5+ years of project management experience, critical infrastructure expertise with UPS, thermal, battery and monitoring is a plus.
• Knowledge of construction, electrical and mechanical contracting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing processes, data center infrastructure and commissioning processes is helpful.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• None.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 25‑30 %.
• Variable schedules (weekends, evenings, and holidays).

The anticipated salary range for this role in the Virginia locality is between $120,000 and $140,000 per year with bonus. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to receive and/or participate in profit sharing, allowances, travel and/or car expenses, and earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization depending on the terms of the employee’s role and individual offer details. The role is eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401 k. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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