Project Manager

Location: Middletown, NY - Hybrid
Reports to: VP of Operations
Travel Required: 50%+
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

The Client is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to take ownership of complex, mission-critical power system projects from order entry through commissioning and final closeout.

The Project Manager will serve as the primary project authority, working cross-functionally with Engineering, Service, Sales, Purchasing, Accounting, customers, contractors, and vendors to deliver electrical power systems while maintaining project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing technical projects involving UPS systems, generators, switchgear, electrical controls, or related industrial/commercial power equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all technical and commercial aspects of assigned projects from order entry through final acceptance.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, and vendors.

• Lead customer meetings, site meetings, and technical communications.

• Coordinate Engineering, Sales, Service, Purchasing, and Accounting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, track milestones, and monitor project costs and profitability.

• Manage project invoicing and assist with resolving payment or contract-related issues.

• Oversee technical documentation, test procedures, submittals, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).

• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), startup, commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

• Coordinate customer-witnessed testing activities, including domestic and international projects.

• Manage project logistics, shipping documentation, inbound equipment shipments, and vendor quality compliance.

• Direct daily field activities and provide guidance to technicians, contractors, and vendors.

• Review timesheets, expenses, project documentation, and field activities.

• Ensure project activities remain aligned with contractual scope, schedules, quality standards, and deadlines.

• Identify and implement improvements to project management processes.

• Prepare and present project status reports, schedules, financial updates, and critical issues to senior management.

• Support or manage service-related projects as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering preferred.

Experience

• 3-10 years of experience in the design, application, engineering, or service of industrial/commercial products.

• Experience in electrical power systems, controls, or related equipment strongly preferred.

• 3-5 years of successful experience managing technical/system-level projects through the complete project lifecycle.

• Experience working directly with customers, contractors, vendors, and internal technical teams.

• Familiarity with contracts, project budgeting, scheduling, commissioning, and project closeout.

• Experience with UPS and related power systems preferred.

Certifications

• PMP/PMI certification preferred.

• OSHA certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of electrical power system components, including:

  • UPS systems

  • Generators

  • Switchgear

  • Electrical controls

  • Power distribution equipment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project or equivalent project scheduling software.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, test procedures, specifications, and contracts.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams.

• Ability to coordinate field technicians, contractors, and external vendors.

• Strong troubleshooting, cost-control, organizational, and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.

Work Environment & Travel

• Primarily office-based with regular visits to customer and project sites.

• May require work in active construction and industrial environments.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally use testing equipment.

• 50%+ travel required, including overnight travel and occasional international travel.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and company matching

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement