Project Manager

JET Electrical Testing; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, retirement & PTO benefits

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

JET Electrical Testing, LLC in Hamilton, NJ, seeks an experienced Project Manager / Technical Sales to lead testing, commissioning, and maintenance projects across the Northeast region. You will manage schedules, budgets, and teams while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in electrical contracting/ testing, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of NETA, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of project management, technical sales, or related experience in electrical contracting, testing, or commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications, drawings, and scope documents to determine testing and commissioning requirements.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Manage project lifecycle from kickoff through closeout, ensuring compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
• Monitor progress and proactively resolve issues to minimize delays and risks.
• Apply standards such as NETA, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, and local utility requirements throughout project execution.
• Ensure proper documentation, test reports, and compliance deliverables are completed and submitted.
• Perform site walkdowns to determine site-specific job requirements and conditions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and subcontractors throughout the project.
• Coordinate resources with operations team internally and facilitate project meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Reading electrical drawings

Leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering or related field degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager / Technical Sales

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and organized Project Manager and Associate Project Manager to join our electrical testing and commissioning team in Hamilton, NJ. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects involving electrical power systems testing, commissioning, and maintenance. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and teams while ensuring safe and successful project delivery across New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware, and Pennsylvania regions. Experience and relationships within the Philadelphia market is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Review project specifications, drawings, and scope documents to determine testing and commissioning requirements.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Manage project lifecycle from kickoff through closeout, ensuring compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
• Monitor progress and proactively resolve issues to minimize delays and risks.

Technical & Industry Knowledge

• Apply standards such as NETA, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, and local utility requirements throughout project execution.
• Ensure proper documentation, test reports, and compliance deliverables are completed and submitted.
• Perform site walkdowns as necessary to determine site specific job requirements and conditions.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and subcontractors throughout the project.
• Coordinate closely with technicians, estimating teams, and other project management teams to align resources.
• Coordinate resources (manpower, equipment, vehicles) with operations team internally
• Facilitate project meetings, provide regular updates to stakeholders both internal and external, and maintain strong client relationships.

Administrative & Reporting

• Develop project forecast and schedule of values.
• Track project budgets, expenses, and schedules, reporting variances to management.
• Maintain project documentation including change orders, risk logs, and closeout packages.
• Support continuous improvement by providing feedback on estimating, execution, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. Equivalent technical or field experience considered.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of project management, technical sales, or related experience in the electrical contracting, testing, or commissioning industry.
  • Familiarity with NETA-based electrical testing, acceptance/maintenance programs, and utility/interconnection requirements.
  • Experience and relationships within the Philadelphia marketplace a plus.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with regular site visits required.
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel to client and vendor sites throughout the region as projects require.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary starts at $85,000 up to $300,000 and based off experience
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, paid time off).
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.

Company Description

JET Electrical Testing is your premier destination for comprehensive electrical testing and system commissioning services in New Jersey. With a