Project Manager, Field Services

Shermco Industries; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries in Trenton, NJ is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Field Services to lead electrical project management activities. The role involves inspecting, testing, troubleshooting and data collection on high and medium voltage systems, with significant field work and customer engagement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience, familiarity with Doble software and PowerDB, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred in Electrical Power.
• 5+ years of experience managing electrical maintenance shutdowns/turnarounds or switchgear commissioning.
• Experience with Doble software, PowerDB and relay testing is a plus.
• Ability to work safely and follow electrical safety procedures; OSHA 30 hour a plus.
• Proficient PC skills including email, internet, data entry and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical services jobs including inspection, testing, troubleshooting and data collection up to 500kV.
• Perform field work at least 50% of the time and coordinate with sales on estimates.
• Assign crew tasks and manage customer communications and progress updates.
• Identify opportunities for expanded scope and discuss with customer and Account Manager.
• Monitor job budget by reviewing time and material costs for technicians.
• Conduct final job walk with customer and ensure successful start-up.
• Prepare, compile and review reports for Production Manager.
• Rotate on-call duty and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Interface with the Account Manager on additional billing
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical project management

Safety-driven mindset

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Electrical Power (preferred)

Tools

Doble software

PowerDB

RTS/Protest relay testing tools

Infrared scanning

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager, Field Services

Location

US-NJ-Trenton

Job ID

2026-2475

Category

Management

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Overview

Join our team of leaders in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering, & training. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to work for our Charlotte, NC field office. Shermco Industries is a founding member of NETA and has one of the largest field services divisions in the industry.

Shermco Industries is seeking a Project Manager, Field Services

Responsibilities

Electrical Project Managers oversee electrical services jobs involved with the inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, performing start-up and collection of data of low, medium and high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems, and moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.

• At least 50% of the job duties will be performed in the field.
• Involved in the pre-planning, walk-through and working with sales department on estimating and quoting jobs.
• Identify and assign individual job assignments of crew members.
• Interface with the customer throughout jobs and attend customer meetings as requested or needed to provide job updates, progress status, and resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities for expanded job scope and discuss with customer and Account Manager.
• Communicate with the assigned Account Manager on any additional billing.
• Monitor job budget by reviewing each technicians' job time and material costs.
• Conduct a final job walk with customer before energizing, discuss job scope and ensure start-up goes well.
• Complete, compile and review reports for accuracy and provide to Production Manager.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; prefer an Associate's degree from an accredited 2 year technical college in Electrical Power, or similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee)
• 5 or more years of experience project managing electrical maintenance shutdowns/ turnarounds or switchgear commissioning
• Prefer experience with most of the following or similar: Doble software, automated CT set, Power DB, RTS or Protest relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, automatic transfer switching, performing start-up on switchgear up through 500kV class, VFD (variable frequency drives)
• NETA Certification a plus, but not required
• Must have general PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Office; experience with PowerDB a plus.
• OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training a plus; training on each can be provided by Shermco.
• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

Pay Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.