Substation Project Manager I

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; Marshall Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans (up to

401(k) match up to 4%

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development programs

On-site fitness center

Wellness program

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Substation Project Manager I in a hybrid role that requires 2 days on site per week at Warrendale, PA.

The role involves leading turnkey substation projects, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, and procurement, and serving as the primary customer contact. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and at least three years of turnkey project management experience, with strong planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years turnkey project management experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and develop project plans including goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, risks, contingency plans, cost reporting and control.
• Coordinate site work and subcontractor activities (civil and erection).
• Coordinate cross-functional ME.PPI work (engineering, manufacturing, purchasing).
• Negotiate price/delivery terms for major project components.
• Serve as primary customer contact; define scope, milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure customer commitments are met and projects stay within budget.
• Manage project costs and forecasts; track risks and issues.
• Prepare status reports; organize kick-off meetings; communicate with management and customers.
• Travel to customer and vendor sites as required; coordinate invoicing and project close.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

MS Office

Primavera scheduling

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Substation Project Manager I. This position is a hybrid role that will work 2 days per week onsite in Warrendale, PA.

What You’ll Do:

• Monitor, maintain, and develop project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, cost reporting and control and allocation of available resources.
• Coordinate site work, including subcontract work, such as civil and erection.
• Coordinate MEPPI work (including engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, etc.).
• Negotiate price/delivery and other terms and conditions of major project components.
• Serve as primary customer contact on assigned projects. Meet with customers to identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks. Determine project scope and objectives.
• Ensure that all customer commitments are met.
• Responsible for all project cost including accurate forecasts to insure projects are within budget.
• Identify, track, and expedite resolutions of problems while keeping management informed when appropriate.
• Manage safety and insurance issues and claims on assigned projects.
• Prepare project status reports and keep management, customers, and others informed of project status and related issues. Organize kick-off meetings, both internally and externally.
• Travel to customer project sites and vendor sites as required.
• Coordinate invoicing.
• Coordinate the successful close of the project.
• Handle warranty claims.
• Develop and maintain accurate up to date project schedules working in conjunction with the Department Project Scheduler.
• Enter and track customer commitments in project management software.
• Hold customer project review meetings and publish minutes of meetings.
• Manage multiple projects at one time.

What You’ll Bring:

• A Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, plus a minimum of three years of turnkey project management experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Developed organizational skills to effectively oversee and execute multiple responsibilities.
• Developed analytical and problem solving skills.
• Developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to maintain effective relationships.
• Developed computer skills with emphasis on MS Office products and project management software (e.g. Primavera scheduling software, MS Project)

What’s in It for You:

• MEPPI pays up to 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans:
  • 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • Earn vacation after just 90 days, plus enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
• Access to professional development programs and educational assistance.
• On-site fitness center (Warrendale, PA), wellness program, profit sharing, and employee discounts.

Why MEPPI:

As a proud U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, MEPPI powers critical infrastructure and rail transportation solutions across North America. We value collaboration, innovation, and people—because we know that our greatest asset is our team. Join us and help shape a future where talent and technology thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

MEPPI is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration for every candidate.

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms:

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Submissions without signed agreements become the property of MEPPI, and no fees will be paid.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.