Senior Switchgear Project Manager

A Senior Switchgear Project Manager is responsible for managing equipment procurement from project award through quoting and delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction, on time delivery, and profitable project closure with a focus on complex and high impact projects. This role requires strong project management, communication, and technical skills to oversee switchgear projects from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage the complete lifecycle of switchgear equipment projects, from configuration, quoting, ordering of equipment and delivery

· Review and approve equipment specifications, single-line diagrams, and layouts

· Mentor and lead other project managers through technical challenges and project management process to ensure success of project completion

· Provide ongoing customer support throughout the project lifecycle

· Travel to site to confirm scope of work and support equipment bill of materials

· Coordinate with multiple manufacturing partners to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met

· Travel to manufacturing facilities to inspect orders and meet with customers as needed

· Support urgent punch list and installation requests surrounding equipment procurement

· Manage workflow through accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely financial information is communicated

· Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans

· Track project progress and performance against milestones and financial targets

· Deepen technical expertise of switchgear and electrical equipment

· Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure adherence to company standards

· Collaborate with internal teams to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiency including engineering, construction, accounting and the warehouse

Qualifications and Background Requirements

· Minimum of 10+ years of project management experience or construction management, in electrical distribution, power systems, or switchgear industries

· Technical understanding of distributed energy systems

· Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

· Ability to travel domestically as needed for project inspections or customer meetings

· Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or a related field required preferred but not required

· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred but not required.