Site Manager

Site Manager – Nordics

Location: Nordics (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark) – extensive travel across the region (at least 80% of the time).
Schedule: Full-time, field-based role with regular on-site presence across customer projects.

 

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to power the people and technologies that keep the world connected. From data centres to telecom networks and industrial facilities, our solutions ensure that critical systems stay online  no matter what.

With over $6.9 billion in revenue and operations spanning nearly 70 countries, Vertiv offers the stability of a global leader and the excitement of a fast-evolving industry.

About the Role

Vertiv is hiring a Site Manager – Nordics to join our expanding team supporting customers across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark.

In this role, you'll take a hands-on leadership position overseeing on-site activities for complex Switchgear, Busbar, AC Power, and Thermal projects. You'll be responsible for ensuring that installations, start-ups, commissioning, and inspections are completed safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.

Acting as Vertiv's on-site representative, you'll coordinate contractors and technicians, drive progress, and maintain strong relationships with customers and project teams. This is an ideal role for a technically skilled and safety-conscious professional who enjoys working in the field and leading by example.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all on-site installation, start-up, commissioning, and testing activities.
• Lead daily site operations and coordinate contractors, engineers, and technicians.
• Conduct site inspections and enforce compliance with all health and safety procedures.
• Review technical documentation, manage manpower planning, and ensure adherence to project scope.
• Resolve site issues promptly and maintain daily progress reporting to project leadership and customers.
• Support customer meetings, pre-site briefings, and site acceptance testing.
• Provide technical guidance, on-the-job training, and coaching to field teams.
• Ensure all documentation, reports, and commissioning packages are completed accurately and on time.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a hands-on, safety-focused Site Manager with strong technical expertise and leadership skills. You should have:

• A qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering (degree or equivalent).
• 5+ years' experience in site or construction management, ideally within critical infrastructure or data centre environments.
• Strong understanding of Switchgear, Busbar, Power, and Thermal systems.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical line diagrams and blueprints.
• Solid electrical knowledge and commitment to safety standards.
• Competence with Microsoft Office and basic CAD or project tools.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel extensively (up to 80%) across the Nordics.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on, field-based role involving extensive travel to customer sites across the Nordics. You'll operate in varied environments, from data centres to construction sites, ensuring project excellence and safety at every stage.

You'll receive full training, modern tools, and the backing of Vertiv's global technical and safety network.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Frequent standing, kneeling, crawling, and stooping
• Frequent bending, twisting, and climbing (stairs and ladders)
• Frequent driving (car)
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (below -20°C / above +37°C)
• Moderate to high noise environments (hearing protection may be required)
• Working around moving machinery (forklifts, tractors)
• Use of protective equipment (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)
• Outdoor work with limited weather protection

Benefits for Sweden (other Nordics location benefits will differ)

• Competitive salary 
• Company Car and Fuel Card 
• 25 vacation days, plus 10 bridge days  
• Annual wellness allowance 
• Doctors expenses claim back 
• Expenses 
• Daily allowances 
• Overtime and On Call pay 
• Subsidized lunches in office 
• Gym in office
• Flexible work options when not on client site 
• Career progression 
• Travel Opportunities 
  
   

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviours to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIOURS

• 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

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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