Senior Switchgear Project Manager

RavenVolt, Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RavenVolt is seeking a Senior Switchgear Project Manager in the United States to oversee equipment procurement from award through delivery, ensuring on-time, profitable project closure and high customer satisfaction. The role requires strong PM, communication, and technical skills to manage complex switchgear initiatives end-to-end.

Responsibilities include coordinating with manufacturers, reviewing specs, mentoring other PMs, and traveling domestically for site visits and project reviews.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of PM experience in electrical distribution or switchgear.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically for inspections or meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of switchgear projects from configuration to delivery.
• Review equipment specifications and layouts.
• Lead other project managers through processes and challenges to ensure project success.
• Provide ongoing customer support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with manufacturing partners to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Track project progress and performance against milestones and financial targets.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and adherence to company standards.

Skills

Project management

Electrical distribution

Switchgear knowledge

Travel readiness

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or related field

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD (desirable)

Job description

A Senior Switchgear Project Manager is responsible for managing equipment procurement from project award through quoting and delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction, on time delivery, and profitable project closure with a focus on complex and high impact projects. This role requires strong project management, communication, and technical skills to oversee switchgear projects from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of switchgear equipment projects, from configuration, quoting, ordering of equipment and delivery
• Review and approve equipment specifications, single-line diagrams, and layouts
• Mentor and lead other project managers through technical challenges and project management process to ensure success of project completion
• Provide ongoing customer support throughout the project lifecycle
• Travel to site to confirm scope of work and support equipment bill of materials
• Coordinate with multiple manufacturing partners to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met
• Travel to manufacturing facilities to inspect orders and meet with customers as needed
• Support urgent punch list and installation requests surrounding equipment procurement
• Manage workflow through accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely financial information is communicated
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Track project progress and performance against milestones and financial targets
• Deepen technical expertise of switchgear and electrical equipment
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure adherence to company standards
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiency including engineering, construction, accounting and the warehouse

Qualifications and Background Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of project management experience or construction management, in electrical distribution, power systems, or switchgear industries
• Technical understanding of distributed energy systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to travel domestically as needed for project inspections or customer meetings
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or a related field required preferred but not required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred but not required.

About RavenVolt, an ABM Company

RavenVolt is a turnkey energy solutions and construction (EPC) management provider, specializing in providing tailored onsite energy solutions to increase energy reliability and resilience while minimizing long-term operational costs. We are hyper-focused on delivering resilient, efficient, and sustainable microgrid systems that support a wide range of industries across the United States.

Our Expertise Includes:

• Licensed to operate in 40 states
• In-house design services with multi-state licensed engineers
• A proven team that has completed thousands of projects nationwide
• Dedicated in-house project management and construction personnel
• National vendor relationships supporting all critical microgrid components

At RavenVolt, you’ll be part of a team shaping the future of distributed energy and infrastructure through innovative, end-to-end solutions. About ABM