The Project Manager will oversee projects throughout the entire engineering service lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, inventory control, fabrication, assembly, testing, and field execution. This role demands an individual who is highly organized, accountable, and proactive in problem-solving, with a strong commercial understanding of project costs, margins, and revenue impact. The ideal candidate will recognize the importance of project efficiency, client relationships, and cost management in contributing to overall business success and will approach customer interactions with a sales-oriented mindset.
Success in this position requires strong leadership, a positive attitude, and a results-driven focus on execution.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution
Lead projects following PMBOK methodologies, including Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Closing.
Take full ownership of projects, ensuring efficient execution of all tasks, with an emphasis on meeting deadlines and exceeding quality standards.
Oversee assembly, staging, testing, and installation of low- and medium-voltage switchgear and related electrical components, ensuring the reliability of mission-critical power systems.
Proactively identify potential obstacles and develop solutions to keep projects on track.
Develop and implement checklists and operational standards for materials procurement, inventory management, fabrication, assembly, testing, shipping, and field execution.
Maintain a commercial focus, ensuring project scope and execution align with company revenue goals and client agreements.
Sales & Business Awareness
Maintain a strong understanding of the sales process and how project execution impacts revenue, customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality, ensuring project profitability.
Support business development by fostering positive relationships with clients, identifying upsell opportunities, and collaborating with the sales team on project scopes.
Team Leadership & Coordination
Independently manage projects while coordinating effectively with teams to ensure progress.
Allocate resources, identify team strengths, and schedule personnel to maximize project efficiency.
Lead with a positive and proactive attitude to motivate team members and drive productivity.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, engineers, field teams, and clients.
Operational & Inventory Management
Manage job-specific materials, consumables, and project staging for effective inventory control.
Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are organized and ready for field execution.
Maintain an organized inventory system to streamline project workflows.
Quality Control & Assurance
Implement and uphold quality control standards from engineering release through project completion.
Inspect and verify that all equipment, materials, and processes meet industry and company standards before moving to the next phase.
Client & Vendor Relations
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
Act as a problem solver, addressing issues or concerns quickly and efficiently.
Serve as a commercial liaison between engineering, project execution, and client expectations, ensuring alignment with contractual and financial goals.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Construction Management, Engineering, Business) preferred.
3-5 years of project management experience in switchgear, electrical components, or industrial equipment.
Strong technical knowledge of low- and medium-voltage switchgear (electrical & mechanical), particularly in mission-critical power applications.
Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, troubleshooting, and testing of switchgear.
Familiarity with sales processes, pricing strategies, and cost control is highly desirable.