Electrical Project Manager

Adecco; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a hands-on Project Manager for its Industrial Electrical Division in Kansas City. This role involves leading a team of PLC technicians, managing multiple projects, and ensuring quality delivery. Ideal candidates have an industrial electrical background and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $160,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams of PLC technicians.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems focusing on troubleshooting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of PLC controls technicians.
• Oversee industrial electrical projects ensuring quality and safety.
• Coordinate project scheduling and resource planning.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Industrial Electrical Background

Job description

This range is provided by Adecco. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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Project Manager – Industrial Electrical Division

Salary Range: $130,000 – $160,000 (commensurate with experience)

Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Project Manager with an industrial electrical background to lead a fast-paced department focused on large-scale PLC and controls projects. This leader will oversee a team of 8–10 field technicians, most of whom are PLC techs, and be responsible for project execution, team coordination, and client-facing deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a department of field-based PLC and controls technicians
• Oversee multiple industrial electrical projects, with varying site volume and scope
• Collaborate with clients, field staff, and internal teams to ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery
• Coordinate job site activities, project scheduling, and resource planning
• Participate in estimating, bidding, and project proposal development
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain high standards for safety, quality, and efficiency across all projects

Preferred Background:

• Former Industrial Electrician who has transitioned into Project Management
• Strong working knowledge of PLC systems with a focus on troubleshooting, not programming
• Experience managing or coordinating multiple job sites or crews
• Proven ability to lead field teams in a high-demand, deadline-driven environment
• Familiarity with industrial project bids, scope development, and client negotiations
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and urgency

Desired Qualities:

• Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication
• Comfortable navigating between the field and project leadership responsibilities
• Practical, decisive, and highly responsive to changing project demands

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Management, and Project Management

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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