Location
US Wide
Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Field Project Manager

About Client:
Our client is a trusted provider of full-suite mission-critical power system solutions with more than 25 locations across US and Canada. They assist in addressing system safety, reliability, operability, and efficiency and have provided electrical solutions to thousands of companies throughout the United States and Canada, on both a routine and an emergency basis, since 2003.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for being an organized, service-orientated individual to manage projects for a variety of Customers. This position is responsible for communicating with a variety of departments, vendors, employees, and customers to ensure projects are completed on time and to budget. The PM also will suggest additional value-added services to customers that will enhance and/or ensure the safety and efficiency of the customer’s operation.

Responsibilities

  • Total responsibility for awarded jobs includes but is not limited to:
    • Order material as needed;
    • Perform project take-off and estimating
    • Order subcontract services as needed. Use purchase order and subcontract agreement;
    • Follow up on all deliveries of materials to ensure job stays on schedule.
  • Schedule jobs with customer.
  • Generate work orders for technicians.
  • Prioritize and formulate an appropriate schedule to execute client work.
  • Generate accurate detailed reports on a timely basis.
  • Provide technical support to the field service personnel as it relates to testing and troubleshooting of electrical power distribution systems.
  • Willing to work on or field supervise projects as needed.
  • Communicate with clients, management and their team for effective problem resolution and transfer of pertinent information.
  • Accountable for maintaining status of projects and providing the client with this information.
  • Conduct client communication in a highly customer service oriented manner and potentially expand the scope of project work as well as negotiate any extra charges associated with work performed.
  • Help manage the on-going schedule and travel planning to facilitate timely response to customers.
  • Work may require flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work. Must be available for out-of-town work.
  • All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance of all regulatory law.
  • Observe all safety rules and Best Practices; Follow all company policies and procedures.
  • Perform project take-off and estimating
  • Work effectively with management and administration to ensure timely and efficient job closeout and invoicing
  • Other duties assigned.

Required Skills

  • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical operation of Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Electrical Power Equipment, all manufacturers;
  • Experience with the following test procedures: Insulation Resistance Test, Primary and Secondary Injection, Contact/pole resistance, Mechanical Operation of breakers, and related equipment.
  • Experience with testing Current transformers, potential transformers.
  • Knowledge of NETA, PEARL, and ANSI Standards for testing Electrical Power Equipment such as Circuit Breakers, Switches, transformers, relays, PT’s, CT’s, cables, etc.
    Ability to read and understand complex one line, schematics, parts lists, and additional technical materials for troubleshooting electrical power equipment.
  • Competent with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook).
  • Proven organization and communication (verbal and written) skills.
  • Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities successfully

Required Experience and Qualifications:

Associates degree in related field and 5 years of experience or a mix of education and experience.