Field Project Manager (Electrical & Generator Projects)

D2B Groups LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation

Company Truck

Job summary

D2B Groups LLC is seeking a Field Project Manager to oversee electrical and generator projects from inception to completion. You will manage field operations, coordinate with on-site teams, and ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget compliance.

You will develop schedules, allocate resources, track milestones, and liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams. The role requires traveling up to 50% and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of technical experience with large power distribution systems, UPS, switchgear, generators, or batteries.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison, ensuring project integrity in scope, installation, and commissioning.
• Facilitate clear and timely communication between sales, aftermarket, contractors, and end users.
• Review, assess, and resolve submittal comments and technical design issues.
• Track and manage milestone achievements within project schedules.
• Provide project status updates and issue resolutions to Nixon management as required.
• Collaborate with sales representatives, sales management, contractors, and application engineers to finalize BOM and customer delivery requirements.
• Attend submittal review meetings and update documents and drawings as needed.
• Coordinate communications among stakeholders to meet milestone targets.
• Lead project meetings, kickoff meetings, submittal reviews, and site commissioning.
• Engage Nixon field service teams before shipping equipment to customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

D2B Groups is looking for a motivated Field Project Manager to oversee electrical and generator projects from inception to completion. In this role, you will be responsible for managing field operations, coordinating with on-site teams, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. You will serve as a key liaison between clients, contractors, and internal teams to drive project success and maintain high standards of quality.

Responsibilities include developing project schedules, managing resources, monitoring progress, and addressing any issues that arise during project execution. Your leadership will be critical in maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and safety guidelines.

What you'll be doing:

• Serve as the technical liaison, ensuring project integrity in terms of scope, installation, and commissioning.
• Facilitate clear and timely communication between the sales team, aftermarket team, contractors, and end users.
• Review, assess, and resolve submittal comments and technical design issues.
• Track and manage milestone achievements within project schedules.
• Provide project status updates and issue resolutions to Nixon management as required.
• Collaborate with sales representatives, sales management, contractors, and application engineers to finalize BOM and customer delivery requirements.
• Attend submittal review meetings, making necessary updates to documents and drawings.
• Work with vendors to compile submittal documents and ensure timely completion by the submittal coordinator.
• Coordinate communications among all stakeholders to meet milestone targets.
• Attend and lead project meetings, including kickoff meetings, submittal reviews, and site commissioning.
• Ensure accurate installations and startup processes during site meetings.
• Engage Nixon field service teams before shipping equipment to customers.
• Schedule and lead site service kickoff meetings with field service teams before startup.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• 2 or more years of technical experience with large power distribution systems, three phase UPS systems, switchgear, generators, or batteries.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time; As well as unplanned travel,as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, project management, or a related field preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong ability to lead, persuade, motivate, and influence others.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively with strong attention to detail.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Optional vision, disability, and supplemental coverages
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation
• Company Truck