Transformer Projects Manager: Cross-Functional Delivery

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to plan, manage, and execute transformer projects from inception to completion. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, production, and sales to meet customer specifications and timelines.

The role requires 5+ years in capital equipment or engineered-to-order projects, strong knowledge of contract terms, and frequent travel to facilities and sites while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, supply chain, business, or equivalent.
• 5+ years managing capital equipment, electrical apparatus, or engineered-to-order industrial projects with direct customer accountability.
• Demonstrated command of commercial contract terms — warranty provisions, liquidated damages, back-charges, change orders, and payment milestones — in a customer-facing role.
• Experience coordinating across engineering, production, supply chain, logistics, and field service without direct authority.
• Working command of project financials — forecasting, cost-to-complete tracking, invoicing, and margin management across an assigned portfolio.
• Working proficiency with a CRM or project system of record (Salesforce preferred) and an ERP (NetSuite preferred).
• Willingness to travel frequently — to Forgent manufacturing facilities, customer offices, and job sites, including active construction and commissioning environments.
• Comfortable working in manufacturing and active construction environments, with a demonstrated personal commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in project management.
• Work with SIOP teams to develop detailed project schedules, resource plan, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare bid documents, submittal packages, and other documents needed for project success
• Serve as the primary post order point of contact for customers, providing regular updates on project progress and timeline adherence.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Plan, manage, and deliver transformer projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Customer accountability

Risk mitigation

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering / construction management / related)

Tools

Salesforce

NetSuite

Job description

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to plan, manage, and execute transformer projects from inception to completion. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, production, and sales to meet customer specifications and timelines.

The role requires 5+ years in capital equipment or engineered-to-order projects, strong knowledge of contract terms, and frequent travel to facilities and sites while maintaining safety standards.