Project Manager - Modular Buildings

Mission Critical Group; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to own the end-to-end lifecycle of custom-engineered Power Distribution Center (PDC) interlocking panel buildings from contract award to delivery. You will be the primary liaison between industrial clients, engineering, procurement, and the factory floor, ensuring on-time delivery within specs and target margins.

The role operates in a strong matrix structure with direct authority over a multi-disciplinary design team to drive projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business with a heavy technical emphasis.
• 5+ years of dedicated project management experience within custom electrical manufacturing, heavy industrial fabrication, or prefabricated modular buildings.
• Strong understanding of industrial contracts, delivery terms (Incoterms), and change order negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Design Cell Leadership: Direct daily priorities, scheduling, and engineering output of the assigned designers.
• Client Interface: Serve as the sole primary contact for industrial customers and EPC firms, coordinating FAT.
• Commercial Protection: Track raw material cost variances and execute formal change orders for scope modifications.
• Master Schedule Management: Develop and maintain project timeline for engineering submittals, long-lead equipment, fabrication, and logistics.

Skills

Project management

Client interface

Contract knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Mgmt degree

Business degree w/ tech focus

Tools

Electrical diagrams

PMP certification

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Building Manufacturing
• Job Site: BLC2
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Compensation: USD 120,000 - USD 130,000 - yearly

Company Description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster - without compromising performance. With a robust U.S. manufacturing network, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non-negotiable. Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future.

Job Description

Summary: The Senior Project Manager owns the end-to-end lifecycle of custom-engineered Power Distribution Center (PDC) interlocking panel buildings from contract award to delivery. Serving as the primary liaison between industrial clients, engineering, procurement, and the factory floor, the PM ensures projects are delivered on time, within technical specifications, and at or above targeted profit margins. The Senior Project Manager owns the end-to-end execution, financial health, and customer satisfaction of assigned custom Power Distribution Center (PDC) building contracts. Operating in a Strong Matrix, the PM holds direct authority over an assigned, dedicated multi-disciplinary design team to drive projects from engineering kickoff to successful customer acceptance and shipping.

The following list of responsibilities is not allinclusive,additionalprojects and/or tasks may be assigned to meet operational needs. MCG retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position shouldoperationalneeds warrant.

• Design Cell Leadership:Directly manage the daily priorities, scheduling, and engineering output of the assigned Structural and Electrical Designers.
• Client Interface:Serve as the sole primary point of contact for industrial customers and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms, conducting regular progress reviews and coordinating customer-witnessed Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Commercial Protection:Track raw material cost variances against the initial estimate and aggressively execute formal change orders for any client-driven scope modifications.
• Master Schedule Management:Develop and maintain the project timeline tracking engineering submittals, long-lead equipment deliveries (switchgear, MCCs),work shopfabrication, and final logistics.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering(Electrical, Mechanical, Structural), Construction Management, or Business with a heavy technical emphasis.
• 5+ years of dedicated project management experience within custom electrical manufacturing, heavy industrial fabrication, or prefabricated modular buildings.
• Strong understanding of industrial contracts, delivery terms (Incoterms), and change order negotiations.

Preferred Experience

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Deep familiarity with technical schemas, wiring diagrams, one-line electrical drawings, and structural fabrication sequences.

Success Measures

• Adherence to project baseline schedules and milestone delivery dates.
• Project-level profit margin maintenance and successful change order execution.
• Customer satisfaction scores and seamless Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) completions.

Safety Focus

Prioritize safety in all actions and decisions. Model safe behavior for others and contribute to a culture of workplace safety.

Consistently show up on time and complete assigned tasks by the desired deadline.

Reliability

Deliver on commitments and achieve goals.

Grit

Work hard and overcome obstacles using a proactive problem-solving approach.

Initiative

Seek new ways to improve and take on new challenges.

Humanity

Respect any input and ideas of others to achieve the best possible outcome.

Organization

Ensure you maintain a neat, clean and organized work area.

Maintain a high pace of work with minimal errors.

Learn new things, actively seek feedback and training.

Ownership Mentality

Take full responsibility for the quality and efficiency of work completed, proactively identify issues, offer solutions, and follow through while welcoming constructive criticism. Treat company resources and goals as your own.

Team Player

Work well with others, have a can-do attitude. Be someone your team can rely on.

Additional Information

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

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