Senior NETA Project Manager

Team UIS; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-Paid BCBS Health Benefits

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401k with healthy company contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Team UIS, a leading field service company, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead electrical testing projects, coordinate field and office teams, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will report to the COO, manage budgets and schedules, and escalate risks with clear executive reporting. A strong leadership background and deep knowledge of industry standards are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, power systems services, or related work.
• Experience managing complex projects and leading Project Managers or delivery personnel.
• Strong knowledge of NETA, NFPA 70/70E/70B, and IEEE testing practices.
• Experience managing field technical teams, schedules, budgets, costs, and forecasts.
• Proven leadership, organizational, client communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage personal project responsibilities while overseeing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and evaluate Project Managers; set execution standards and support hiring/onboarding.
• Oversee project planning, schedules, mobilization, and scope validation; ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate clients, field teams, Project Managers, and office support; communicate scope, priorities, and constraints.
• Lead safety planning under NFPA 70E, OSHA, and UIS programs; drive corrective actions when needed.
• Manage budgets, labor, costs, schedules, and forecasts; address variances and change orders.
• Lead client communication on projects; support kickoffs, reviews, and issue resolution.
• Ensure timely testing reports, project records, and final client deliverables; closeout efficiently.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Budgeting

Education

Electrical engineering background

NETA Level III/IV Certification

Electrical trade background

Tools

ERP systems

Job costing software

Forecasting software

Project management software

Job description

Join one of the nation's Best and Brightest Award-winning companies! If you're ready to be part of a winning team, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Make the change you've been looking for and experience the Team UIS difference. You're the best and brightest, and we want you on our team!Team UIS offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurial-minded individuals.

Why Join Team UIS?

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Company-Paid BCBS Health Benefits
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Available
• Career Growth and Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• 401k with healthy company contribution

With a supportive team, competitive compensation, and clear growth opportunities, this role is a chance to make your mark in an industry-leading company.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager leads assigned electrical testing projects and manages UIS Project Managers. The role oversees project planning, field coordination, safety, quality, schedules, and financial performance while helping the team deliver work consistently across UIS.

Reporting directly to the UIS Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Senior Project Manager works closely with field leadership to align priorities, resources, and client commitments. The role provides the COO with clear reporting on project performance, significant risks, and decisions requiring executive support.

Key Responsibilities Include

Project Manager Leadership

• Lead, coach, and evaluate UIS Project Managers; set execution standards, balance workloads, and support hiring and onboarding.
• Review team projects for safety, schedule, financial, change order, client, and closeout risks; resolve escalations and improve project management practices.

Project Planning and Execution

• Manage assigned electrical testing projects from handoff through closeout, reviewing scope and contracts and developing schedules and mobilization plans.
• Coordinate qualified field staffing and testing equipment; ensure work meets applicable NETA, NFPA, IEEE, OSHA, UIS, and client requirements.

Field and Office Coordination

• Coordinate clients, field teams, Project Managers, and office support; communicate project scope, priorities, expectations, and constraints clearly.
• Use field feedback to adjust plans and resolve staffing, equipment, and other resource conflicts across projects.

Safety Quality and Compliance

• Lead safety planning under NFPA 70E, OSHA, UIS programs, and site requirements; work with Safety and technical leadership on incidents and corrective actions.
• Ensure testing procedures, reports, and client deliverables meet applicable quality standards.

Financial and Schedule Management

• Manage budgets, labor, costs, schedules, and forecasts for assigned projects; review team performance and address variances, scope changes, and margin risks early.
• Oversee change orders and billing; report portfolio forecasts, resource needs, major risks, and corrective actions to the COO.

Client Communication

• Lead client communication on assigned projects and support Project Managers in kickoffs, progress reviews, and issue resolution.
• Address escalated concerns promptly, keep the COO informed, and strengthen client relationships through reliable delivery and follow-through.

Documentation and Closeout

• Ensure timely testing reports and project records, including punch lists, corrective actions, retesting, and final client deliverables.
• Complete final billing, financial reconciliation, and lessons learned; apply findings to improve future project execution.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support company objectives and operational efficiency.

Qualifications, Experience, And Education Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications and skills:

Required

• 8+ years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, power systems services, or closely related work.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and leading or mentoring Project Managers or other project delivery personnel.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable NETA standards, NFPA 70/70E/70B, and IEEE testing practices.
• Experience managing field technical teams, project schedules, budgets, job costs, and completion forecasts.
• Strong leadership, organizational, client communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage personal project responsibilities while overseeing other Project Managers.

Preferred

• NETA Level III or IV Certification.
• Electrical engineering or electrical trade background.
• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Experience with ERP, job costing, forecasting, and project management systems.
• Experience with mission-critical or industrial power systems and prior direct supervisory responsibility for Project Managers.

About Team UIS

We are Field Service Leaders. Our field people are selected among the brightest Electricians, then trained and tooled to think like Engineers and execute like Professional Technicians.

Our staff are selected and kept because they consistently demonstrate our core values. They are honest, trustworthy, make safety priority one, they consistently show a mission-to-serve no matter what the time is, they are committed to on-going learning an essential trait in this complex electrical world, they are professional in the way they approach their work and relate with people and finally, they have a strong desire to share their knowledge thus raise the skills of the people around them. Team UIS has been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for in the Nation. This award recognizes companies that prioritize employee satisfaction, engagement, and well-being.

At Team UIS we are committed to creating a positive and supportive workplace culture where our team members can continue to grow. Join Team UIS today.

Team UIS is an equal opportunity employer.