District Manager - Chicago, IL

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and six years’ experience OR Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and nine years minimum same or similar work experience. OR High school education or equivalent and ten years minimum same or similar work experience.
• A high degree of communication, supervisory, organizational and management skills are required
• High-level competence in written and verbal communication. Strong presentation skills and proficiency in speaking to large audiences.
• Able to lead and direct diverse teams.
• Strong knowledge of Critical Power Infrastructure Services & related industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• A good theoretical background and strong management skills are necessary.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers and management.
• Good judgment, dependable, supervises large-scale projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.
• Strong computer skills including editing, formatting and using templates in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work.
• Able to travel up to 50% of time.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Due to the safety sensitive aspect of the role, candidates are required to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. In addition, you will also be required to complete and pass a pre-employment background check.
• Notes: Vertiv will make reasonable accommodations whenever necessary for all qualified employees or candidates with disabilities (as defined by applicable law), provided that (1) the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job and (2) such accommodations due not impose an undue hardship.
• THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITY
• The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
• Our Core Principles: Safety | Integrity | Respect | Teamwork | Inclusion
• Our Strategic Priorities
• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
• Vertiv Behaviors
• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

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