Key Project Manager Jobs

What's the role?

The Key Project Manager will manage a MSA’s (metro statistical area) Tier 2 Projects by coordinating activities of the associated team. This role will maintain Hilti’s project management tool, Hi-Site, for assigned projects by assigning tasks to relevant team members, and maintaining their focus on highest potential applications. This position will develop action plans for key project applications and track activities, specifications and sales. The Division Project Manager, Junior will work with Account Managers (AMs) and Technical Services team members, frequently visit key job-sites to gain application knowledge, develop site relationships, and gain a better understanding Hilti’s project value proposition.

Who is Hilti?

If you’re new to the industry, you might not have heard of us. We provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software and services for the global construction sector. We have a proud heritage, built over 75 years, and a worldwide reputation for pioneering products and exceptional service. With some 30,000 people in more than 120 countries, which we’re looking to expand, we’re a great place for you to show us your worth, step up to new challenges and grow your career.

What does the role involve?

• Provide project support by synchronizing sales and technical services team activities, to ensure optimal timing for calls to projects’ contractors, specifiers, and officials of codes and approvals
• Visit jobsites with sales and technical service teams to assess and track application progress
• Conduct progress update meetings including: training on Hi-Site, tracking the conversion of specifications to sales, and increasing sales and technical competencies of the sales team
• Review project specifications and construction documents to assist the sales team in coordinating the provision of substitutions/submittals and product/service quotations
• Establish and build high level contacts with contractors on assigned projects
• Provide regular performance updates to MSA sales and technical management teams
• Coordinate with salesforce to ensure the team capitalizes on the highest potential applications
• Coordinate job-site events (ex. Lunch & Learn presentations, Safety Seminars) with Hilti team and jobsite personnel
• Maintain accurate records of contacts, specifications, sales, and key project action plans utilizing Hi-Site
• Additional duties as assigned

93% of our people say they’re proud to work for Hilti, thanks to the quality of our products and the way we look after our people

What do we offer?

In addition to a competitive base salary and uncapped bonus potential, we offer a robust benefits package including a generous paid time off policy that includes vacation, personal days, health & wellness, and 2 days per year to give back in your local community, paid family leave, educational reimbursement and student loan assistance, RRSP matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a variety of other benefits to fit the needs of our employees.

We will give you the tools you need to succeed through hands-on integration training and will support your continued professional development through ongoing training and mentoring, targeted leadership programs, and opportunities for international assignments in any of the 120+ countries in which we operate.

What you need is:

• Demonstrated understanding of construction methods and local building codes in relation to Hilti products
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods and practices, required
• Strong organizational skills, required; ability organize projects, track application progress, and replicate successes on future projects
• Exhibit superior knowledge of both specified and non-specified applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of project team (architect, engineers, project managers, supers, safety representatives, purchasing, etc.) and how they interact
• Experience using Microsoft Suite, SAP
• Two (2) years minimum experience in engineering, technical sales, Hilti field sales, or construction project management
• Superior selling skills and ability to lead entire Hilti team through to completion of project

Who should apply?

We have an excellent mix of people and some of our best account managers joined us with little or no construction experience. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter what your background

Working Conditions:

Combination of office, customer office, and jobsite visits will be required

Up to 40% of domestic and international travel required with occasional overnight travel

Adverse Working Conditions:

• Job requires walking on construction sites and uneven surfaces, as well as climbing scaffolding, ladders, and stairs during all seasons of the year
• Construction jobsites may also expose employees to excessively loud noises; ear protection is strongly encouraged and may be required on some jobsites
• Depending on geography employees may be exposed to adverse heat or cold

Safety Equipment Required:

• Hardhat, safety vest, safety glasses, gloves, steel toe boots, and long pants required for working jobsites; must observe and abide by any and all safety regulations as required by Hilti, Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR), and General Contractors

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk on construction projects, climb scaffolding, and lift and carry up to 65 pounds of Hilti product