Jr. Project Manager

Job Description
Danfoss is seeking an enthusiastic Jr. Project Manager to manage our growing portfolio of energy reduction projects through upgraded high-efficiency mechanical systems, energy recovery, and energy control upgrades focused on providing solutions for Danfoss to fully decarbonize our operations by 2030.

The Project Manager has experience managing mechanical system installations or renovations and/or commercial construction projects. A successful Project Manager must have experience in construction methodologies and procedures and be able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to lead the projects from initiation to close. This person should be knowledgeable about regulations, permits, and project management methodology. The ideal candidate will work well with others, have an analytical mind, great organizational skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, meet deadlines, and strive to stay within budget.

You will report to the Head of Real Estate, Americas, work together with our global Portfolio office, and play a meaningful role as part of a team of global project management professionals, who are driving value for Danfoss.

Job Responsibilities
Project Management Responsibilities

• Project integration including management of project execution
• Project scope management including scope planning, definition, verification, and control
• Department administration
• Project time management including activity definition, sequencing, resource estimation, and scheduling
• Project cost management including estimation, budgeting, and control
• Project quality management including planning, assurance, and control
• Project human resource management including planning, acquisition, and development
• Project communications management including planning, distribution, reporting, and stakeholder management
• Project risk management including planning, analysis, and monitoring and control
• Project procurement management including planning and administration
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems
  
  

Leadership Responsibilities

• Coordinates recruitment or assignment of project personnel
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget
• Assigns duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to project personnel
• Responsible for organizing and establishing the project team, reference group, and stakeholders. Measures team and individual progress
  
  

Background & Skills
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical or Construction Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing commercial construction projects
• Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Building Management Systems)
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of cross-functional team members
• Knowledge of building regulations, permits, and project management methodology is required
• Effective Project Management Leadership experience
• Experience developing investment plans and executing according to plan
• Networking, influencing, negotiating, and collaborating competencies
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Certification (PMP)
• 2–4 years of construction-related management experience
  
  

Employee Benefits
Danfoss offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a generous 401K plan and work-life balance. Danfoss is an equal opportunity employer.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.