Installation Project Manager

Installation Project Manager

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

As an Installation Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading installations within an assigned territory while providing project management and installation services to STERIS customers in the functional areas of Sterile Processing Departments and Surgical / Procedural environments. In addition, a person will be directly responsible for a team of approximately 2-5 direct reports and develops and trains employees and subcontractors within these active projects. This person will be responsible for the financial performance of major and / or multiple construction and retrofit projects and will assess the quality of the installation and customer satisfaction while representing STERIS Corporation and its interests in job-site decisions affecting daily operations.

What You'll Do as an Installation Project Manager

Directly manages and develops a team of 3-4 installation team members. Develops and trains employees and subcontractors.

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.

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.

Provides detailed scope of work and instructions to installers and subcontractors. Verifies understanding of project expectations. Ensures appropriate product training is available and implemented.

Routinely walks job site and attends progress and coordination meetings to ensure quality installation of product. Proactively evaluates potential problems and initiates action to limit negative outcomes.

Provides estimates or negotiates work outside original scope. Reviews customer's systems during installation and points out opportunities for improvement resulting in value-added change orders.

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 transition to service is achieved.

Develops and maintains viable relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, subcontractors and trade personnel.

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.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed or Required

Associates Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and 4 years related project management skills and experience.

In lieu of degree, 8 years experience in using related project management skills.

Ability to manage direct reports in a corporate and remote setting.

Strong problem solver. Exceptional analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and develop recommendations.

Strong project management skills and a track record of on-time delivery.

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 project related financial data.

Comfortable in a fast paced, and fluid environment.

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.

Must be able to be compliant with hospital / customer credentialing requirements.

Preferred Skills

STERIS field experience preferred.

Familiarity with construction environments and / or healthcare protocols.

Familiarity with Sterile Processing Departments (SPDs) or Medical and / or Audio Visual (AV) Capital Equipment.

Demonstrated ability and knowledge to navigate STERIS software and systems, such as Siebel, Sales Connection.

Experience driving process improvements, familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean principles.