ABOUT IPME CORP.
IPME Corp. is a nationwide industrial electrical contractor and licensed engineering firm operating in over 40 U.S. jurisdictions. We specialize in the installation, relocation, commissioning, and maintenance of complex industrial electrical systems across food & beverage, automotive, material handling, and building materials sectors.
Registered with ISNetworld and Avetta and carrying an industry-leading EMR, IPME is built on precision, safety, and performance. Based in Cartersville, GA, this role puts you at the center of IPME's field operations — leading high-stakes projects from mobilization through closeout in environments where execution excellence is non-negotiable.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Project Manager to own the full project lifecycle for complex, large-scale electrical installations across the United States. This is not a desk job — you will be on site, leading crews, interfacing with owners and GCs, and driving projects to safe, on-time, code-compliant completion. You will be expected to bring leadership, technical depth, and a calm presence under pressure on high-profile, high-risk assignments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead end-to-end project management for industrial electrical installations including MV/LV power distribution, industrial controls, PLC systems, and network infrastructure
- Serve as primary point of contact for owners, GCs, engineers, and AHJs throughout project execution
- Manage site crews, subcontractors, and self-perform labor across simultaneous project sites
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout documentation
- Ensure all work is performed in strict compliance with NEC, OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and applicable IEC and ANSI standards
- Conduct and lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safety briefings, and enforcement of LOTO and arc flash protocols on high-energy systems
- Coordinate startup, commissioning, and acceptance testing activities with engineers and equipment OEMs
- Manage ISNetworld / Avetta compliance documentation and client safety prequalification requirements
- Provide field-level technical direction and mentor journeyman and apprentice electricians
- Collaborate with the estimating team on project scoping, change management, and lessons learned
- Travel up to 75% of the time nationally; manage extended mobilizations as projects require
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of project management experience in industrial electrical contracting — not commercial or residential
- Demonstrated command of the National Electrical Code (NEC / NFPA 70) and its application in industrial environments
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 & 1926 General Industry and Construction safety standards
- Experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, motor controls (MCC), and industrial network infrastructure
- Proven ability to manage multi-trade crews and concurrent projects in high-pressure environments
- Strong proficiency with project management tools: scheduling software, RFI/submittal tracking, budget management
- OSHA 30 Construction or General Industry certification (required)
- Valid driver's license; ability to obtain access credentials for food & beverage, automotive, and logistics facilities
- Comfort operating in confined spaces, at heights, and in energized electrical environments per NFPA 70E
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Journeyman or Master Electrician license (any jurisdiction) strongly preferred
- Experience with ISNetworld, Avetta, or similar contractor safety management platforms
- Familiarity with IEC, TIA, ANSI standards and international equipment commissioning
- Prior project management in food & beverage, automotive assembly, or cold storage / warehouse environments
- NFPA 70E or Arc Flash Awareness certification
- Experience with equipment relocation, rigging coordination, and recommissioning projects
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and licensure
- Per diem and full travel expense coverage for all field
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Access to high-complexity, high-visibility projects across the United States
- A lean, expert team where your decisions carry weight and your voice is heard
- Opportunity to grow with a company expanding its national footprint rapidly
STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE REFERENCE
- NEC / NFPA 70
- OSHA 1910
- OSHA 1926
- NFPA 70E
- NFPA 79
- IEC
- ANSI
- TIA
- ISNetworld
- Avetta
Skills Required
- 5+ years of project management experience in industrial electrical contracting
- Command of the National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70) in industrial environments
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 safety standards
- Experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, motor controls, and industrial network infrastructure
- Ability to manage multi-trade crews and concurrent projects in high-pressure environments
- Proficiency with scheduling software, RFI/submittal tracking, and budget management
- OSHA 30 Construction or General Industry certification
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to obtain access credentials for food and beverage, automotive, and logistics facilities
- Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in energized electrical environments under NFPA 70E
- Journeyman or Master Electrician license
- Experience with ISNetworld, Avetta, or similar contractor safety management platforms
- Familiarity with IEC, TIA, ANSI standards and international equipment commissioning
- Project management experience in food and beverage, automotive assembly, or cold storage/warehouse environments
- NFPA 70E or Arc Flash Awareness certification
- Experience with equipment relocation, rigging coordination, and recommissioning projects
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
What We Do
IPME is a licensed electrical engineering firm and contractor serving industrial facilities across the United States. It provides electrical and mechanical installation, commissioning, maintenance, and relocation of industrial equipment, along with engineering, power and network cabling, testing, equipment wiring, fabrication of industrial platforms and machine components, and construction safety services. Its projects support sectors including automotive manufacturing, food and beverage processing, publishing, textiles, packaging, and data centers.
