Power Systems Project Lead

Riggs Cat; Little Rock, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Riggs Cat in Little Rock, AR seeks a Power Systems Project Manager to own the full lifecycle of power projects from award to closeout, including diesel and natural gas engine-generators, switchgear, BESS, UPS, and balance-of-plant systems.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with customers and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery across multiple concurrent projects. Travel 50%+ is required.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of project management experience in power generation, electrical infrastructure, or capital equipment/construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree.
• PE license not required; proven track record managing multi-million-dollar projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the project lifecycle from award through closeout, including scope, schedule, procurement, installation, startup/commissioning, and punch-list resolution.
• Develop and maintain master project schedules considering equipment lead times, mobilization, site logistics, and interdependent trades.
• Lead kickoff, progress, and closeout meetings; provide status reports to customers and stakeholders.
• Direct and coordinate field startup and commissioning activities, ensuring alignment between engineering, installed systems, and customer expectations.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

MS Project

Excel

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Construction Management/Business)

Tools

MS Project

Excel

CRM/ERP systems

Job description

Riggs Cat in Little Rock, AR seeks a Power Systems Project Manager to own the full lifecycle of power projects from award to closeout, including diesel and natural gas engine-generators, switchgear, BESS, UPS, and balance-of-plant systems.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with customers and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery across multiple concurrent projects. Travel 50%+ is required.