Technical Project Manager – Measurements

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a project manager to lead meteorological station installations and service campaigns. You will be the primary customer liaison, translating technical needs into actionable plans and coordinating on-site teams and subcontractors.

You will oversee data acquisition systems, perform remote troubleshooting, review plans, and ensure safety per industry standards. This role requires travel up to 15% and a strong focus on timely, high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental or atmospheric science, or related degree.
• 3+ years’ experience managing field crews and project management.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, or safety.
• Curiosity and interest in digital tools, data systems, and emerging technologies.
• Attention to detail and curiosity for real answers from data (how, why, what, when).
• Strong Microsoft‑suite skills and ability to learn multiple software tools.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, typing, sitting, and interacting with computers and computer systems.
• Normal office environment, occasional lifting up to 50 lbs., regular walking and standing.
• Ability to travel up to 15% annually, sometimes long distance.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and travel as required.
• Immigration-related employment benefits are not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key point of contact for customers, translating requirements into clear plans and maintaining strong relationships.
• Organize and oversee subcontractor schedules and mobilizations for on-site installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Remotely support technical troubleshooting (meteorological sensors, data acquisition systems).
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve issues in a time-critical manner.
• Safely complete projects by ensuring work is planned and executed per DNV safety procedures.
• Consult, design, procure, and prepare instrumentation suites for measurements.
• Monitor data, author and review technical plans and reports.
• Coordinate delivery of all projects with priorities: customer satisfaction, timeliness, quality, on-budget, value.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Team leadership

English communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Act as project manager for meteorological station installations and service campaigns, including:

• Serve as key point of contact for customers, helping translate technical requirements into clear plans and maintaining strong, trusted relationships throughout the project.
• Organize and oversee subcontractor schedules and mobilizations for on‑site installation and commissioning of equipment, often with last‑minute changes.
• Remotely support technical troubleshooting (meteorological sensors, data acquisition systems, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with various stakeholders to resolve issues in a time‑critical manner.
• Safely complete projects by ensuring work is planned and executed in accordance with DNV safety procedures and industry best practices.
• Consult, design, procure, and prepare instrumentation suites for measurements.
• Monitor data, author and review technical plans and reports.
• Work with team leaders to coordinate delivery of all the Section’s projects per the following priorities:
• Customer satisfaction
• Timeliness, quality and on‑budget of deliverables
• Uncovering opportunities to add value

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental or atmospheric science, or related degree.
• A minimum of three (3+) or more years’ experience managing field crews and related project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, or safety.
• Curiosity and interest in digital tools, data systems, and emerging technologies, with a willingness to explore and adopt new solutions.
• Attention to detail and curiosity for real answers from data (how, why, what, when).
• Strong overall Microsoft‑suite skills and ability to learn multiple software tools.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, typing, sitting, and interacting with computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) most of the day.
• Normal office environment, occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., regular walking, sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and reaching.
• Ability to occasionally air travel to wind and solar sites, other offices, and conferences (up to 15 % annually, sometimes long distance).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to rent and drive a car and travel on public conveyances when required.
• Ability to travel by car up to six hours and walk on uneven terrain.
• We conduct pre‑employment drug and background screening.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a consulting environment.
• Interest in growing into leadership roles within the organization.
• Immigration‑related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.