Associate Installation Project Manager

STERIS is hiring an Associate Installation Project Manager to lead basic to moderately complex installations in an assigned territory. The role manages project planning, costs, resources, customer coordination, and installation quality through completion and transition to service.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, directs and controls all costs of installation and subcontracting for assigned projects
• Coordinates resources to ensure timely and cost-effective installation and completion of assigned projects
• Performs risk assessment analysis. Based on assessment, develops project execution plan including work breakdown structure and project schedule in accordance with plans and specifications
• Verifies with customer that expectations will be met or exceeded through execution of plan
• Maintains allocation of costs to financial reporting systems. Effectively communicates financial and physical project status to management
• Manages and provides documentation for the project management file including correspondence, requests for information and timelines
• Produces high quality communications adhering to company standards
• Provides detailed scope of work and instructions to installers and subcontractors
• Verifies understanding of project expectations
• Ensures appropriate product training is available / implemented for skill gaps within in-house or subcontractor staff to enable proper installation of STERIS product
• Routinely walks job site and attends progress and coordination meetings to ensure quality installation of product
• Proactively evaluates potential problems on the job and initiates action to limit negative outcomes
• Uses negotiation skills to consistently resolve disputes without the need for escalation
• Provides estimates or negotiates work outside original scope. Reviews customer’s systems during installation and if needed points out opportunities for improvement resulting in value-added change orders
• Pursues, secures and closes change-orders for equitable adjustments to contracts
• Coordinates equipment start-up by Field Service Representative in conjunction with District Service Manager
• Notifies Sales Representative of equipment readiness for customer in-service training. Ensures job completion documentation is completed and seamless transition to service is achieved
• Develops and maintains viable relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, subcontractors and trade personnel
• Communicates with architects, equipment planners, and consultants for the purpose of influencing equipment recommendations and specifications relative to installation
• Develops close working relationships with Federal, State, and Local code enforcement officials for the purpose of defining installation requirements for all company equipment. Holds licenses as necessary to support installation of equipment
• Provide feedback to Sales, Service, Marketing and Manufacturing relative to product and/or process quality issues

Requirements:

• Associates degree in Engineering or Construction Management & One year field experience or related service role (In lieu of degree, High School/GED and minimum of 4 years of related field experience)
• Strong problem solver
• Exceptional analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and develop recommendations
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including communication, networking, relationship-building, negotiation, and building influence
• Executive presence; ability to interact and influence executive level hospital groups in presentations, issue resolution, etc
• Demonstrated financial acumen with the ability to develop and analyze financial data
• Creative and strategic thinker who enjoys brainstorming with colleagues and partners
• Acts as a team player
• Computer skills – experience with Microsoft applications, project management tools, internet, intranet, and business reporting tools
• Project management experience strongly preferred