Electrical Equipment Project Manager
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Job description
Project Manager – Electrical Manufacturing Location: Marietta, OH Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Position
Overview
We are hiring a Project Manager to oversee custom electrical equipment projects through the complete manufacturing cycle. This position coordinates engineering, materials, production, testing, logistics, and customer requirements to keep engineered-to-order projects on schedule and moving toward successful completion. The Project Manager will act as a central point of coordination for both internal teams and customers, managing schedules, changes, risks, and project deliverables from the initial requirements through final shipment.
Project Manager – Electrical Manufacturing Location: Marietta, OH Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Position
Overview
We are hiring a Project Manager to oversee custom electrical equipment projects through the complete manufacturing cycle. This position coordinates engineering, materials, production, testing, logistics, and customer requirements to keep engineered-to-order projects on schedule and moving toward successful completion. The Project Manager will act as a central point of coordination for both internal teams and customers, managing schedules, changes, risks, and project deliverables from the initial requirements through final shipment. What You’ll Do
- Own project execution from requirements capture through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, shipment, and closeout .
- Act as the main customer contact and provide regular project updates.
- Bring together sales, application engineering, design engineering, supply chain, production, quality, and logistics teams.
- Build and maintain project schedules, milestones, and delivery commitments.
- Establish realistic timelines based on material availability and production capacity.
- Lead project kickoff meetings and track action items through completion.
- Manage customer changes, engineering revisions, and resulting schedule impacts.
- Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) , customer documentation packages, and shipment readiness.
- Monitor project risks and lead efforts to resolve issues before they affect delivery.
- Maintain project reporting, schedule information, and on-time delivery metrics.
- Manage multiple complex projects while maintaining clear priorities and communication.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, electrical equipment, or electromechanical environments.
- Experience managing engineered-to-order (ETO) or custom manufacturing projects .
- Strong understanding of project scheduling, order management, and long-lead material coordination.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications .
- Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, production, and quality teams.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet .
- Excellent communication, organization, and customer-management skills. Preferred
- Experience with switchgear, PDCs, RPPs, STS, or UPS systems .
- PMP certification or active pursuit of certification.
- Familiarity with UL, NEC, ANSI , or related electrical standards.
- Experience coordinating FATs and customer witness testing .
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.