PROJECT MANAGER - CARTER GLOBAL POWER

Carter Machinery Company, Inc; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Tool allowances

Job summary

Carter Machinery Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for Carter Global Power in Richmond, VA. The role oversees complex distributed power generation projects from award to handover, coordinating engineering, procurement, and field teams to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will manage multiple vendors, drive RFQs, review submittals, and maintain detailed project schedules and budgets. The position requires strong communication, leadership, and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• Minimum five years of project management experience in power generation or heavy industrial construction.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with multi-vendor environments and complex budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle project delivery for distributed power generation systems.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk control.
• Serve as primary customer contact and ensure proactive issue resolution.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors from RFIs to demobilization.
• Develop RFQs, scopes of work, and BOM/LOM in collaboration with teams.
• Travel 25–50% to project sites for kick-offs and commissioning.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Communication

MS Project / Planner

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

MS Project

Planner

Procore

Job description

Join a Company That's Built to Elevate You.

At Carter Machinery, we don't just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers defined by purpose, innovation, and impact. We've built an award-winning workplace where high achievers thrive, careers grow, and your work truly matters.

Our legacy is strong, our vision is bold, and our future is built on investing in the growth and well-being of our people. Whether you're turning a wrench, managing operations, or supporting customers, you play a vital role in powering industries that moves the world forward.

Job Title: Project Manager - Carter Global Power

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Starting Compensation Range: $80,000 - $110,000 per year

The Project Manager - Carter Global Power is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex distributed power generation projects for Carter Global Power (CGP). The individual in this role oversees projects from award through operational handover, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and customer satisfaction standards. Projects include grid-connected and behind-the-meter power solutions across data centers, utilities, industrial, oil and gas, and other mission-critical markets.

What You Will Do:

• Lead full lifecycle project delivery for distributed power generation systems (reciprocating engines, turbines, and associated balance of plant), including planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining strict control of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and proactive issue resolution throughout the project
• Manage multiple vendors and subcontractors from Request for Information (RFI) through procurement, delivery, installation, commissioning, and demobilization
• Manage sourcing activities, including identifying, evaluating, qualifying, and developing a reliable vendor network to support project execution and operational goals
• Partner with Engineering and Project Management teams to develop RFQs, scopes of work, and comprehensive project material requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering to create and maintain detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Lists of Materials (LOMs) for project execution
• Coordinate closely with Business Development, Commercial, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Operations, Service, and Rental teams to ensure seamless project execution
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans; track progress and implement corrective actions as needed
• Support procurement strategy, including equipment (generators, switchgear, fuel systems, cooling, etc.), ensuring best value while meeting technical and commercial requirements
• Support the development and review of technical submittals, installation drawings, O&M manuals, and commissioning plans
• Travel to project sites as required to conduct kick-offs, progress reviews, commissioning oversight, and customer meetings, and day to day construction for mobilization and demobilization efforts (minimum 50% travel)
• Ensure all projects comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality standards
• Conduct project closeout activities, including financial reconciliation, lessons learned, and successful handover to Operations/Service teams
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and profitability
• Work in coordination with team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives
• Perform related duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related technical field (Or equivalent field experience)
• Minimum five years of progressive project management experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, or heavy industrial construction
• PMP certification or equivalent, preferred
• Experience with Caterpillar, Solar Turbines, or similar OEM power systems is a strong plus
• Experience building utility-grade or mission-critical power infrastructure (data centers, utility-scale, or large industrial), a plus
• Background in rental generator deployments or temporary/bridge power solutions, preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of power generation systems, including diesel/natural gas reciprocating engines, turbines, electrical distribution, paralleling switchgear, transfer switches, fuel systems, emissions controls, and balance of plant equipment
• Familiarity with Energy-as-a-Service, PPA, or long-term contracted power delivery models
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-vendor projects in the power generation or heavy industrial sector
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong financial background - ability to manage project budgets, forecasts, and margins
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Self-directed who thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and a proactive work ethic
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project / Planner, MS SharePoint, Procore, Jira or equivalent), Salesforce, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver's license
• Excellent driving record
• Willingness and ability to travel 25-50%

What Success Looks Like In This Role:

• Effectively managing multiple vendors, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, global environment
• Professional interactions with executives and technical teams
• Functioning in a high-volume and fast-paced work environment
• Promoting a positive customer experience
• Upholding Carter Machinery's Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear
• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
• Life and disability insurance
• In-house training instructors/programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Tool allowances and tool loans
• Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
• Opportunities for overtime
• Shift differential (if applicable)

You'll gain access to real learning, real advancement, and a real future in a company that's reshaping what it means to lead in our industry. If you're looking for purpose, possibilities, and a team that wins together - you belong at Carter Machinery.

Come build what matters and build your future with us.

Actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include participation in performance-based incentive programs (e.g., discretionary or non-discretionary plans), as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law - are encouraged to apply.

Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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