Vertiv
Designs, manufactures, and services critical infrastructure
Cost Controller - Infrastructure Solutions
Up to 20% business travel required.
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, construction management, engineering, business, or a related discipline is required.
- At least 7 years of experience in cost control, project controls, commercial management, or project finance is required, ideally in engineering, construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
- Proven experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete evaluations is required.
- Proven experience with supplier payment applications, invoices, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders is required.
- Proven experience with customer and supplier change orders and commercial change registers is required.
- Experience supporting Project Directors or Project Managers with financial reporting and commercial decisions is required.
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems for purchase orders, receipts, invoicing, and accruals is required; Oracle is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, variance analysis, and forecasting models, is required.
- Experience preparing monthly cost reports, year-to-date budget-versus-actual analyses, and forecast and variance commentary is required.
- Familiarity with project governance, approval matrices, and financial controls is required.
- A strong understanding of contractual cost control principles, change management, commercial risk, and revenue and cost forecasting is required.
- Ability to assess financial impacts of scope changes and omissions is required.
- Ability to maintain accurate financial registers with strong attention to detail is required.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Availability to participate in international calls outside business hours is required.
- Manage end-to-end processing of supplier payment applications, including receipt, accrual tracking, certification, and invoice validation.
- Issue acceptance certificates and coordinate purchase order receipt processing in Oracle.
- Validate supplier invoices against acceptance certificates and contractual terms.
- Maintain accurate registers for supplier applications, invoices, and accruals.
- Identify invoices not supported by purchase orders, obtain required approvals, and enforce purchase order compliance standards.
- Maintain and reconcile requisition and purchase order registers across the project lifecycle.
- Vet supplier invoices for valid purchase order references and return non-compliant invoices.
- Monitor open commitments and ensure alignment with approved budgets and forecasts.
- Establish and maintain project budgets within financial systems.
- Perform ongoing budget updates reflecting approved changes and actual costs.
- Produce monthly forecast variance analyses and year-to-date budget comparisons.
- Coordinate site and project team inputs for monthly cost-to-complete evaluations.
- Prepare budget updates, forecasts, and financial insights for Project Director review.
- Evaluate and forecast the probability of future customer change order intake.
- Support preparation of change order request cost estimates and pricing models.
- Communicate revenue and cost impacts of change order requests for Project Operating Reviews.
- Define and track sunk cost elements included in change order request pricing.
- Integrate approved and forecast change order requests into future budget and forecast updates.
- Coordinate with Quantity Surveyors and Estimators to forecast actual and anticipated supplier change order request costs.
- Identify change orders required to recover scope omissions or cost overruns.
- Incorporate supplier change order requests into cost-to-complete forecasts.
- Maintain a comprehensive change register for all project commercial changes.
- Coordinate evaluation, pricing, and financial impact assessments of change events.
- Ensure change approvals comply with Vertiv governance requirements.
- Update budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete metrics based on approved changes.
- Support the Project Director in commercial negotiations related to change events.
- Collaborate with Site Construction Managers, Program Managers, Finance, Procurement, Operations, Order Management, Vertiv business units, and department leads.
- A master's degree or professional qualification, such as an MBA or MSc, is preferred but not required.
- Oracle ERP experience is preferred.
About the company
Vertiv designs, manufactures, and services critical digital infrastructure for data centers, networks, and facilities, including UPS, power distribution, switchgear, cooling (including liquid cooling for AI workloads), and racks, along with modular data centers and monitoring software. It provides end-to-end hardware and software to keep IT running, with services for installation, maintenance, lifecycle support, and consulting. Its broad, mature portfolio and global service network, rooted in the Liebert and Emerson heritage, let it offer integrated end-to-end solutions rather than just hardware. The goal is to help operators scale compute capacity while improving resilience, density, and energy efficiency to support the data economy.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Westerville, Ohio
Founded
2012
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What believers are saying
- July 29, 2026 revenue reached $3.274 billion, with adjusted free cash flow $925 million.
- Vertiv raised 2026 guidance to $13.8-$14.2 billion and adjusted EPS $6.65-$6.75.
- Pinnacle ICT and KES expand Vertiv's channel reach in Africa and EMEA.
What critics are saying
- July 29, 2026 revenue missed expectations after supply-chain congestion and multiphase project execution.
- Eaton, Schneider Electric, Amphenol, and Super Micro keep attacking Vertiv's AI infrastructure share.
- If backlog converts slowly in 2027-2028, hyperscalers will standardize competitors out of Vertiv.
What makes Vertiv unique
- Vertiv's 1965 Liebert lineage built the precision cooling category for computing rooms.
- On September 21, 2026, NVIDIA qualified Vertiv's 2.3 MW CoolChip CDU for DSX Ready.
- September 24, 2026 KES acquisition extends Vertiv's fluid-management services across EMEA.
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↑ 0%Vertiv announces agreement to acquire King Environmental Services Ltd., expanding global fluid management services. Sep 24, 2026, 06:30 ET Planned acquisition expected to expand Vertiv's leadership in next-generation thermal services for high-density and AI-driven environments into Europe, Middle East and Africa Builds on Vertiv's North American fluid management capabilities with European execution capacity and specialized load testing expertise COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire King Environmental Services Ltd. (KES), a Europe-based provider of fluid management, commissioning and load-testing services for high-density, liquid-cooled data centers and other applications. The acquisition is expected to expand Vertiv's global thermal management services capabilities into Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and advance its strategy to support customers across the thermal chain. KES adds specialized fluid management, commissioning and load-testing capabilities spanning system preparation, performance validation, monitoring, maintenance and lifecycle optimization. The transaction builds on Vertiv's established North American fluid management presence, including its 2025 acquisition of PurgeRite, and represents the next step in expanding its global thermal and fluid management services platform. By combining KES's regional field expertise and load-testing capabilities with Vertiv's broader services portfolio, the company expects to provide more comprehensive support as customers deploy and operate complex AI and high-density infrastructure with greater reliability, efficiency and accountability. "As computing density increases, the performance of cooling and power infrastructure will depend as much on execution in the field as on engineering and system design," said Gio Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv. "Our acquisition of PurgeRite, in December of 2025, established an important fluid management foundation in North America, and KES is expected to build on that foundation in EMEA. Together, these acquisitions advance our strategy to provide the specialized expertise and disciplined execution customers need as they deploy increasingly complex infrastructure at scale." That need for disciplined execution is particularly important as high-performance computing and AI workloads increase heat densities and accelerate the adoption of liquid cooling. In these systems, fluid quality is critical to uptime, thermal performance and equipment life. Contamination, trapped air, corrosion, improper chemistry and flow imbalances can reduce heat-transfer efficiency, contribute to equipment degradation and create commissioning and operational risks. Beyond initial commissioning, customers need lifecycle fluid management services to support system availability, thermal performance, equipment longevity and operational economics. KES has built a strong reputation in Europe based on its technical specialization, experienced field teams, established operating infrastructure and safety culture. Its capabilities include fluid-system preparation, flushing, filtration, water treatment, commissioning and performance validation. KES also provides thermal load testing for liquid cooling infrastructure and electrical load testing for critical power systems. Together, Vertiv and KES are expected to deliver significant customer benefits from an expanded set of capabilities designed to: * Reduce operational complexity through a single accountable partner for commissioning, testing, fluid management and ongoing operations; * Improve cooling system performance with clean, balanced and validated fluid systems that support optimal heat transfer and equipment efficiency; * Maintain compliance with regional fluid handling, treatment and disposal requirements; and * Increase confidence in infrastructure readiness through thermal load testing before facilities enter operation. KES is headquartered near Dublin, Ireland, and serves customers across the EMEA region. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. The financial terms were not disclosed and are not expected to be material to Vertiv's financial results. About Vertiv Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com. About King Environmental Services (KES) King Environmental Services Ltd. (KES) is a Europe-based specialist in fluid management, flushing, commissioning and operational validation for high-density, liquid-cooled data centers and other mission-critical facilities. Founded in 2002 and headquartered near Dublin, Ireland, KES serves customers across EMEA from key hubs in North Dublin and Frankfurt. KES provides an integrated service covering design review and feasibility studies, pipework flushing, filtration and water treatment, testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB), data logging and thermography, and large-scale thermal and electrical load testing. The company bridges construction and live operation, validating that cooling systems are clean, balanced, efficient, design-compliant and ready for high-density and AI workloads. Forward-looking statements This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27 of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. These statements are only a prediction. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements set forth herein. Readers are referred to Vertiv's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for a discussion of these and other important risk factors concerning Vertiv and its operations. Those risk factors and risks related to the transaction, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from historical performance and include, but are not limited to: the timing and consummation of the proposed transaction; the risk that the closing does not occur; expected expenses related to the transaction; the possible diversion of management time on issues related to the transaction; the ability of Vertiv to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers of KES; the ability of Vertiv to retain management and key employees of KES; and whether Vertiv would realize anticipated synergies and accretion contemplated by the acquisition. Vertiv is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For investor inquiries, please contact: Lynne Maxeiner Vice President, Global Treasury & Investor Relations Vertiv E: [email protected] For media inquiries, please contact: Ruder Finn for Vertiv E: [email protected] SOURCE Vertiv Holdings Co
Nvidia launched its DSX Ready program on 21 September, qualifying Tesla and Vertiv as suppliers for AI data centre infrastructure. The initiative certifies battery-energy-storage and cooling equipment compatible with Nvidia's high-density GPU systems. Tesla's Megapack battery system received qualification, positioning the company to supply power backup and grid-support solutions for AI facilities. This opens a new revenue stream beyond utilities and renewable projects. Vertiv secured approval for its 2.3-megawatt CoolChip coolant distribution unit. Higher rack density increases cooling requirements per megawatt, potentially accelerating Vertiv's growth beyond overall data centre expansion. The programme aims to standardise components around Nvidia's GPU infrastructure, though the company notes qualification does not guarantee project wins or replace site-level engineering. Hedge fund data from Q2 showed 285 funds holding Nvidia, 116 holding Tesla, and 112 holding Vertiv.
Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE: VRT) (“Vertiv”), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vertiv Corporation, has entered into an agreement and plan of merger to acquire Utility Innovation Holdings, Inc., which operates as UtilityInnovation Group (“UIG”), a leader in microgrid solutions, advanced power controls and behind-the-meter power architecture design for data centers,
Vertiv partners with Pinnacle ICT to extend critical digital infrastructure reach across Southern Africa. September 19, 2026 Last Updated 1 day ago by Kenya Engineer Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has announced a distribution partnership with Pinnacle ICT, Africa's leading information, communications technology company, extending the availability of Vertiv's power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions portfolio across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. "Our distribution partnership with Pinnacle ICT extends the reach of Vertiv's portfolio through a well-established channel organisation with the technical expertise, market presence and partner ecosystem needed to help customers across the region to enable current and future digitalisation needs," explains Henry Myburgh, senior regional account manager: Southern Africa at Vertiv. Discover more Electricity The distribution partnership covers traditional channel partners, systems integrators, managed service providers and enterprise customers, while also making selected Vertiv(TM) solutions available through online retail channels for organisations requiring rapid procurement of standard infrastructure products. According to Richard Lace, business unit manager at Pinnacle ICT, the partnership represents a natural extension of Pinnacle's long-term strategy to build one of the region's most comprehensive enterprise technology portfolios. "As organisations continue investing in AI, cloud, edge computing and digital transformation across the SADC region, they are increasingly looking for integrated infrastructure solutions rather than individual technologies. Vertiv is recognised globally as a leader in critical digital infrastructure, offering solutions spanning power protection and distribution, thermal management, racks and enclosures, as well as infrastructure monitoring and management, making it an excellent fit for our enterprise portfolio," says Lace. Beyond access to Vertiv's portfolio, customers will also benefit from Pinnacle's value-added distribution capabilities, including pre-sales consulting, infrastructure design, solution architecture, product sizing, technical enablement, logistics and ongoing channel support. The partnership will provide for a broad range of sectors where resilient digital infrastructure is business-critical, including government, financial services, healthcare, education, mining, cloud service providers, managed service providers and data centre operators. "We see significant long-term potential for this partnership," Lace concludes. "Our focus is on building a Vertiv partner ecosystem across the SADC region through investment in skills, technical enablement and channel development, while helping our channel partners to gain from growing opportunities in AI-ready infrastructure and digital transformation." Discover more General Reference Civil Engineering
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) product revenue surges 22% as competition with Amphenol and Super Micro Computer intensifies. Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE: VRT) is capitalizing on surging demand for power, thermal, and integrated infrastructure solutions as hyperscalers and data-center operators aggressively expand AI capacity. In the second quarter of 2026, Vertiv's product revenues rose 22% year over year to $2.65 billion, representing approximately 81% of the company's total sales for the period. Total revenues climbed 24% to $3.27 billion, underscoring the growing scale and reach of Vertiv's product portfolio across global markets. Regional performance was broadly strong, with Americas sales increasing 29% to $2.07 billion, while Asia-Pacific revenues rose 29% to $720 million and EMEA returned to 2% reported growth. Solutions including OneCore and SmartRun are designed to address larger, more coordinated deployments that can shorten construction timelines and reduce on-site complexity for data-center operators. Vertiv is expanding capacity across the Americas, Malaysia, and EMEA while simultaneously investing in advanced thermal systems, next-generation power architectures, and converged infrastructure offerings. The company's 800-volt DC roadmap, liquid-cooling products, and end-to-end powertrain offerings are expected to expand its content opportunity per megawatt as AI computing density continues to rise. Management indicated that pipelines are expanding across regions and customer categories, providing a solid foundation for continued revenue momentum heading into the back half of 2026. For the third quarter of 2026, management expects sales of $3.65 billion to $3.85 billion, with organic growth projected at 34% to 36%, including high-30s organic growth in the Americas and APAC. Vertiv's competitive landscape is intensifying, with Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) and Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) both broadening their AI data-center infrastructure offerings at pace. In July 2026, Super Micro Computer expanded its DCBBS liquid-cooling portfolio with 10 rear-door heat exchangers supporting high-density AI and HPC systems, offering flexible cooling capacities for new and legacy data centers alike. Amphenol reported that IT datacom represented approximately 43% of its sales in the second quarter of 2026, growing 63% organically year over year on the back of accelerating AI data-center investment. VRT shares have surged 47.8% year to date, significantly outpacing the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector, which rose 16.7% over the same period. Vertiv stock is trading at a premium valuation, with a trailing 12-month Price/Book ratio of 19.37x compared with the Computer and Technology sector's 8.77x, and carries a Value Score of D. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Vertiv's 2026 earnings stands at $6.69 per share, reflecting a 59.29% increase from the prior year, with the estimate edging up by a couple of pennies over the past 30 days.