AMI / AMR Project Manager

FERGUSON

11d•Remote

About The Position

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for an AMI / AMR Project Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for leading Municipality's Water Meter projects and overseeing duties performed by subcontractors, with occasional on-site client visits. Daily activities include managing projects within the project scope, and budget, monitoring project timelines, ensuring milestones are met, overseeing subcontractor's water meter installation crew's oversite and coordination, conducting meetings with project stakeholders, and producing project reports and KPIs. This is a remote role that will support customers in the AL, GA, FL, SC, NC and VA market and up to 50% travel for client site visits may be required. The ideal candidate will live in AL, GA, FL, SC, NC or VA. The majority of the work will be handled virtually

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in project management is preferred
5+ years Industry and product knowledge
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Effectively communicate in writing and verbally
Lead and empower individuals and teams
Efficiently operate computers, tablets, and mobile devices
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to function effectively without daily oversight from management

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge in Excel preferred
Project Management Professional certification (PMP) preferred

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget
Recommend products and services that fit well with clients' business needs
Run execution of a project in accordance within the organization's project management methodology according to the established project plan
Establish and maintain effective sales relationships with major accounts/customers
Coordinate with vendors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the customer receives products on-time and satisfactory standards of service
Supervise progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
Work directly with partners and clients to determine project scope, specifications, requirements, and perform calculations
Conduct project meetings and prepare regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
Allocate resources and assign tasks to ensure these targets are met
Provide a high level of assistance to program/project managers to ensure projects are carried out according to plan