Electrical Equipment Project Manager

Qualdoc; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qualdoc in Marietta, OH seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee custom power distribution equipment projects from requirements through delivery.

This role coordinates engineering, purchasing, production, testing, logistics, and customer communication to keep projects on schedule and ensure successful completion.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules, and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, electrical equipment, or electromechanical environments.
• Experience managing engineered-to-order (ETO) or custom manufacturing projects.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, order management, and long-lead material coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Experience with cross-functional engineering, supply chain, production, and quality teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and project scheduling tools like MS Project or Smartsheet.
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own project execution from requirements to delivery across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, shipment, and closeout.
• Act as the main customer contact and provide regular project updates.
• Coordinate sales, engineering, design, supply chain, production, quality, and logistics teams.
• Build and maintain project schedules, milestones, and delivery commitments.
• Establish realistic timelines based on material availability and production capacity.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and track action items through completion.
• Manage customer changes, engineering revisions, and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate FATs, customer documentation packages, and shipment readiness.
• Monitor project risks and resolve issues before delivery impact.
• Maintain project reporting, schedules, and on-time delivery metrics.
• Manage multiple complex projects with clear priorities and communication.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teams

MS Project

Smartsheet

ERP systems

Reading drawings

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Location: Marietta, OH

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee custom power distribution equipment projects from initial requirements through delivery. This role coordinates engineering, purchasing, production, testing, logistics, and customer communication to keep projects on schedule and ensure successful completion.

What You’ll Do

• Own project execution from requirements capture through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, shipment, and closeout
• Act as the main customer contact and provide regular project updates
• Bring together sales, application engineering, design engineering, supply chain, production, quality, and logistics teams
• Build and maintain project schedules, milestones, and delivery commitments
• Establish realistic timelines based on material availability and production capacity
• Lead project kickoff meetings and track action items through completion
• Manage customer changes, engineering revisions, and resulting schedule impacts
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), customer documentation packages, and shipment readiness
• Monitor project risks and lead efforts to resolve issues before they affect delivery
• Maintain project reporting, schedule information, and on-time delivery metrics
• Manage multiple complex projects while maintaining clear priorities and communication

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, electrical equipment, or electromechanical environments
• Experience managing engineered-to-order (ETO) or custom manufacturing projects
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, order management, and long-lead material coordination
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, production, and quality teams
• Proficiency with ERP systems and project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer-management skills

Preferred

• Experience with switchgear, PDCs, RPPs, STS, or UPS systems
• PMP certification or active pursuit of certification
• Familiarity with UL, NEC, ANSI, or related electrical standards
• Experience coordinating FATs and customer witness testing
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.