Manager, ERP Implementations for EMCOR Construction Services

EMCOR Construction Services•McLean, VA

22h•Remote

About The Position

The Manager, ERP Implementations is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities related to the ERP Implementations. Systems supported include primarily Vista applications and other business systems. Currently our ECS Vista team supports 26 companies running the Vista ERP software and we are structured to internally support 2 new implementations per year. This position would primarily be dedicated to leading new implementation planning, training and end user support, but would also assist as needed with projects related to support of our broader Vista community. The ECS Headquarters is located in McLean, VA. However, candidates in other locations and meeting the requirements will be considered as this position can be performed remotely by a successful candidate located near a major airport and able to travel up to 30% by car (as passenger or driver) or by airplane.

Requirements

Knowledgeable of the construction phase of capital projects life cycle (concept to design and build through operations and maintenance).
Understanding of project accounting processes and principles in a construction environment.
Possess excellent organizational skills and self-direction; work independently with limited supervision, exercise initiative within established procedural guidelines, and organize and prioritize work to meet established deadlines.
Have exceptional communication skills, written and oral, capable of leading meetings in a professional manner.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to read and interpret communication styles of diverse team members who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Be a proactive agent for change and competently follow through on initiatives.
Five or more (5+) years of experience in construction or related industry.
Extensive knowledge of Vista software, including Vista Web, required.
Lead role in an ERP implementation (accounting or operations).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
Characteristics of work experience should demonstrate a background with a bias for action, management of complex multiple tasks and experience working in a multi-disciplined environment.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Nice To Haves

Candidates in other locations and meeting the requirements will be considered as this position can be performed remotely by a successful candidate located near a major airport and able to travel up to 30% by car (as passenger or driver) or by airplane.

Responsibilities

Drive the implementation project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.
Manage implementation team to prioritize and assign tasks, monitor progress and mentor team to continue to build knowledge and provide growth opportunities.
Confer with supervisory personnel, operating company leadership, support team or consultants to discuss and resolve matters such as work processes, complaints, or software problems.
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with EMCOR SOP and reporting.
Monitor and update project schedule showing completion, go-live schedule and resource allocation.
Host and attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks.
Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the ERP Implementation Manager & Operating Company CEO with recommendation for resolution.
Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs.
Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management.
Respond to end user requests for assistance; troubleshoot reported issues and work closely with the Application Administrator using ticketing system.
Develop and document business, technical system and application processes, functions and configurations.
Manage additional ERP and ECS initiatives and projects as requested; may require analysis of financial and other reports, report preparation and other documentation.
Assist end users with evaluating options for process improvement through utilization of Vista tools and technology.
Support end user training and roll-out of software best practices.
Work with team to track progress and organize implementation project plan steps to make sure that critical path items are being properly prioritized and schedule is maintained.