Project Manager—Power Systems

H.O. Penn Machinery, Inc.; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Holidays & competitive PTO

Company laptop & cell phone

Job summary

H.O. Penn Machinery, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead power systems projects in the United States.

The role involves coordinating procurement, delivery, and startup testing, ensuring cost controls, and close collaboration with sales, engineering, and service teams. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of project management experience, familiarity with mechanical or electrical systems, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management or a related industry.
• Experience or knowledge of working with mechanical or electrical systems preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a creative, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Proven decision-making skills with sound judgment.
• Highly self-motivated and professional demeanor.
• Ability to understand complex processes and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel to jobsites and attend factory testing as required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently manage power systems projects.
• Oversee coordination, procurement, and delivery of products to ensure project success.
• Assure cost control of the assigned projects to maximize profit, including timely closeout.
• Schedule the startup service and testing with the manager or service department.
• Make site visits and/or meetings as required for customer installation assistance.
• Communicate and evaluate technical information to customers, vendors, and colleagues.
• Review project turn-in for spec compliance and technical viability and cost justification.
• Prepare formal engineering submittals for equipment approval.
• Provide technical information for Electric Power Generation (EPG) processes, projects, and sales initiatives.
• Develop positive relationships with Power Systems groups; communicate delivery schedules and control project costs.
• Supply technical information and data to stakeholders; assist with new product introductions.
• Assist sales reps and credit department with project information and collection efforts.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Professionalism

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Job description

Pay: $90,000-$120,000/year (dependent on experience)

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Holidays & competitive PTO
• Company laptop & cell phone
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management or a related industry
• Experience or knowledge of working with mechanical or electrical systems preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem‑solving abilities with a creative, solutions‑oriented mindset
• Proven decision‑making skills with sound judgment
• Highly self‑motivated and able to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism
• Ability to understand complex processes and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness and ability to travel to jobsites and attend factory testing as required
• Valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

Effectively and efficiently manage power systems projects

• Accurately and efficiently oversee the coordination, procurement, and delivery of products to ensure project success
• Assure cost control of the assigned projects to maximize profit, including timely closeout
• Effectively and efficiently schedule the startup service and testing with manager or service department
• Make site visits and/or meetings as required for customer installation assistance

Effectively communicate and evaluate technical information to customers, vendors, and other H.O. Penn colleagues

• Review project turn-in for spec. compliance and technical operational viability and cost justification
• Prepare formal engineering submittals for equipment approval

Provide technical information for Electric Power Generation (EPG) processes, projects, and sales initiatives that contribute to growth and development of Power Systems

• Develop positive, all-win working relationships with Power Systems groups
• Communicate delivery schedules, control project costs, coordinate projects and approval process with sales representatives and specifying engineer
• Supply technical information and data to all stakeholders as necessary
• Assist with new product introductions
• Assist sales reps and credit department by providing project information and support for collecting all past due invoices, and follow up on collection of money retained until successful project completion

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management or a related industry
• Experience or knowledge of working with mechanical or electrical systems preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem‑solving abilities with a creative, solutions‑oriented mindset
• Proven decision‑making skills with sound judgment
• Highly self‑motivated and able to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism
• Ability to understand complex processes and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness and ability to travel to jobsites and attend factory testing as required
• Valid driver’s license required

Physical Requirements

• Standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Hand coordination (typing and writing)
• Occasional forward bending and reaching
• Occasional walking and climbing stairs
• Carrying (up to 20lbs.)

Reasonable accommodations made as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender or gender status, disability, genetic information, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status, or any other protected class as designated by Federal, State and/or local law.