Senior Project Manager

Jobtailor; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Duluth, MN seeks an experienced Project Manager for electrical or rotating equipment projects. You will serve as the main customer liaison, lead kickoff meetings, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage milestones, budgets, and deliverables throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires extensive project management experience, a strong engineering background, and the ability to drive contractual requirements while safeguarding company interests.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of total experience.
• 5+ years of dedicated project management experience in electrical or rotating equipment industries or large capital projects.
• Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline preferred.
• PMP certification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary customer liaison throughout the project lifecycle
• Conduct handover with sales team, lead kickoff meetings, and maintain comprehensive project plans
• Establish clear milestones, deliverables, and acceptance criteria aligned with contractual requirements
• Manage project scope, process change orders, and ensure proper approvals
• Coordinate with and manage manufacturing partners, cross-functional teams, subcontractors, subconsultants, and vendors to meet delivery commitments
• Keep leadership informed of project status, risks, and opportunities
• Conduct site visits with customers and vendors as needed
• Perform regular progress and financial reviews
• Ensure timely revenue recognition and milestone payment processing
• Safeguard the company's commercial and contractual interests
• Manage logistics coordination and shipping requirements
• Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary customer liaison throughout the project lifecycle
• Conduct handover with sales team, lead kickoff meetings, and maintain comprehensive project plans
• Establish clear milestones, deliverables, and acceptance criteria aligned with contractual requirements
• Manage project scope, process change orders, and ensure proper approvals
• Coordinate with and manage manufacturing partners, cross-functional teams, subcontractors, subconsultants, and vendors to meet delivery commitments
• Keep leadership informed of project status, risks, and opportunities
• Conduct site visits with customers and vendors as needed
• Perform regular progress and financial reviews
• Ensure timely revenue recognition and milestone payment processing
• Safeguard the company's commercial and contractual interests
• Manage logistics coordination and shipping requirements
• Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs

Requirements

• 10+ years of total experience
• 5+ years of dedicated project management experience within the electrical or rotating equipment industries, or large capital projects
• Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline preferred
• PMP certification is desired

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive project management expertise, particularly in the electrical or rotating equipment industries, with a strong focus on managing project scope, timelines, and financial reviews. Proven ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams and maintain customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.