Field Project Manager

Pkaza; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Critical Power Solutions is seeking a Field Project Manager to lead exciting projects in power systems. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while managing the full lifecycle of critical projects. You'll be the primary contact for clients, ensuring project success from inception to completion. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you will collaborate with teams to deliver exceptional service and maintain customer satisfaction. This position not only promises career growth but also the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are ready to take on new challenges, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience in power applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project lifecycle from quoting to customer acceptance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Service

Knowledge of IEEE Standards

Microsoft Office Suite

Power Systems Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Software

Procore

Job description

Field Project Manager - Critical Power - Santa Clara, CA
This job opportunity is with a market leader of Critical Power Solutions and Services in the nation. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. This company provides data center power solutions that custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical facilities. They offer Third Party Purchases, Installs, Corrective and Preventive Maintenance of Mission Critical Power Equipment such as: Switchgear, Batteries, UPS and Generator Maintenance & Repair Services, Turnkey Electrical Solutions, DC Plant Services and Battery Services. They provide reliability and uptime of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations and government facilities including Enterprise Data Centers, Colocation Providers and Hyperscale Companies.

The Field Project Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of assigned projects, serving as the principal point of contact for customers. This role involves managing electrical equipment projects and will ensure smooth transitions from quoting, implementation, testing, and commissioning to customer acceptance. This position may involve supervising a small team of direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules for assigned projects
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to define project scope and ensure completeness
• Primary Point of Contact between the company and its customers
• Attend pre-bid and bid-opening meetings as necessary and conduct site walks for quoting the job
• Review customer specs, drawings, and bid documents; issue change orders as needed
• Partner with customer service teams throughout the project
• Develop and enforce project safety plans in compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Monitor project costs, margins, and gross profit, reporting financial performance to management
• Review bill of materials and statements of work (SOW).
• Provide on-site supervision during installation and project activities
• Manage / track schedule in conjunction with forecasted plans
• Work with suppliers to optimize material and service margins
• Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive advantage
• Collaborate with sales teams for joint calls and coaching opportunities
• Ensure customer satisfaction and maintain accurate project documentation, including as-built records and punch lists

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management a huge plus
• Previous experience working in field service, project management, and/or proposal generation experience in critical power systems
• Minimum of 3 - 6 years of experience working with Power Systems / Battery storage systems
• UPS experience working with: Emerson / Liebert / Vertiv ; APC / MGE / Schneider , Eaton / Powerware / PDI, etc. a plus
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in power and/or mechanical applications (PMP certification preferred)
• Knowledge of standards: IEEE, NERC / FERC, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and or NETA
• In-depth knowledge of Power Systems / energy storage technologies, to be able to provide solutions to customers: what products to recommend, product / solution limitations, as well as market trends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint; ERP, Procore, etc.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - verbal, written, presentation, and customer service
• Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to dynamic and fast-paced work environments
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)