Senior Technical Project Manager - Power Distribution

<br><span><span><span><span>The Sr. Technical Project Manager - Power Distribution will serve as the primary technical project and equipment execution lead for electrical distribution solutions supporting Development Engineering, Estimation, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations.<br><br></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>This role provides leadership across opportunity development, estimating, vendor coordination, procurement execution, schedule management, and equipment delivery for commercial, industrial, utility, data center, EV charging, microgrid, and energy transition applications.<br><br></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>This position emphasizes technical rigor, customer engagement, disciplined project execution, and scalable delivery of power infrastructure solutions within an EPC framework.<br><br></span></span></span></span><strong>Pay: $140,000 - $ 160,000<br><br></strong><strong>The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.<br><br></strong><strong>You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.</strong><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Qualifications</span></span></strong></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related technical field.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Minimum 5 years of experience managing electrical equipment, power distribution, industrial, utility, infrastructure, or energy-related projects.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Demonstrated experience with estimating, procurement, vendor management, customer-facing project execution, and stakeholder coordination.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Strong understanding of electrical distribution equipment, including switchgear, switchboards, transformers, ATS, panelboards, E-Houses, MCCs, and related systems.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Ability to interpret one-line diagrams, specifications, submittals, equipment schedules, and construction documents.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with ERP, CRM, procurement, and project management platforms.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Strong organizational, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills; valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 25%.<br><br></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Preferred Experience</span></span></strong></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>7+ years of experience managing electrical infrastructure, power distribution, EPC, design-build, electrical contracting, equipment manufacturing, or energy-related projects.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Experience supporting data centers, critical power facilities, utility infrastructure, renewable energy, microgrids, backup power systems, or EV charging deployments.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Familiarity with major electrical equipment manufacturers such as Eaton, Schneider Electric, Siemens, ABB, or similar suppliers.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Experience managing FAT, logistics planning, equipment commissioning support, large-scale equipment deliveries, and standards such as NEC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI, and UL.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>PE, PMP, CAPM, CSCP, or equivalent certification preferred.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Key Responsibilities<br><br></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Technical & Commercial Solution Support</span></span></strong></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>Support opportunity qualification, proposal strategy, scope validation, and technical narratives for customer-facing power distribution solutions.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Partner with Sales, Business Development, Engineering, and Estimation to validate requirements, assumptions, budgets, lead times, and execution risks.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Review specifications, drawings, one-line diagrams, equipment schedules, and contracts to identify technical, commercial, and delivery considerations.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Segment-Focused Engineering Alignment</span></span></strong></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>Develop application guidelines and execution playbooks for utility, mission-critical, industrial, renewable, microgrid, EV charging, and energy-transition segments.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Support compliance alignment with NEC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI, UL, utility standards, and customer-specific specifications.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Power Distribution Technical Expertise</span></span></strong></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>Serve as the primary technical project resource for switchgear, switchboards, transformers, ATS, panelboards, E-Houses, MCCs, disconnects, and related infrastructure.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Interpret one-line diagrams, submittals, specifications, construction documents, and customer requirements to drive accurate scope definition and equipment configuration.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Support FAT, quality inspections, customer witness testing, commissioning handoff, and technical issue resolution when required.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Development Engineering & Estimation Support</span></span></strong></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>Develop equipment estimates, project budgets, procurement plans, milestone schedules, and delivery forecasts for power distribution equipment projects.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Coordinate manufacturer pricing, technical data, lead times, commercial terms, and value engineering options to optimize cost, schedule, and performance.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Strategic Supplier & Procurement Support</span></span></strong></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>Manage OEM, manufacturer, distributor, and supplier engagement, including RFQs, quotation evaluations, procurement recommendations, and framework agreement inputs.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders, change orders, invoicing inputs, supplier performance records, and procurement documentation.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Supply Chain & Risk Awareness</span></span></strong></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>Track long-lead equipment, manufacturing schedules, logistics, quality issues, warranty considerations, and supply constraints.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Coordinate mitigation plans with Engineering, Estimation, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and Project Execution teams to protect scope, schedule, budget, and customer commitments.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Cross-Functional Collaboration</span></span></strong></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>Act as a technical project liaison between clients, vendors, manufacturers, Engineering, Estimation, Supply Chain, Sales, Operations, Logistics, and Finance.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>Lead kickoff meetings, project reviews, customer updates, status reporting, issue resolution, forecasting, change management, and continuous-improvement actions.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Work Environment:</span></span></strong></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span>This position may require travel up to 25% for customer meetings, site visits, factory inspections, vendor meetings, and project support.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span>The role involves office-based work, remote collaboration, customer engagement, supplier coordination, and occasional on-site inspections or assessments.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>

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