Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Oversee assigned electrical equipment projects from the acceptance of purchase orders to equipment delivery and project closeout.

• Assess purchase orders, proposals, specifications, and contractual obligations to verify scope, pricing, and delivery commitments.

• Create and manage project schedules, submittal logs, procurement milestones, and delivery trackers.

• Detect and address schedule risks, scope inconsistencies, and possible cost implications.

• Align equipment delivery milestones with construction timelines, energization needs, and commissioning activities.

• Ensure accurate project documentation is maintained and outstanding issues are resolved.

• Act as a liaison with manufacturers and suppliers during project execution.

• Coordinate engineering submittals, shop drawings, technical documents, and customer approvals.

• Track manufacturing progress, production milestones, factory testing, and equipment readiness.

• Facilitate the resolution of technical inquiries, design modifications, and equipment discrepancies.

• Serve as the main project contact for data center developers, owners, contractors, and engineers.

• Provide project updates regarding submittal status, manufacturing progress, and delivery timelines.

• Participate in coordination meetings and manage action items.

• Organize freight, shipping, phased deliveries, and site-specific logistics.

• Resolve issues related to delivery discrepancies, damaged equipment, and warranty claims.

• Monitor project budgets, expenses, and gross margins.

• Review vendor pricing, purchase orders, freight costs, and project-related expenditures.

• Identify, assess, document, and process change orders.

• Manage invoicing, billing milestones, and any outstanding financial matters with the accounting team.

• Recognize margin erosion and implement corrective measures.

• Collaborate with sales, purchasing, accounting, and operations teams.

• Maintain project records in ERP, CRM, and project management systems.

• Report on schedules, financial performance, risks, and unresolved issues to management.

• Support ongoing improvements in project management processes and workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in project management, electrical distribution, manufacturer representation, electrical construction, or a similar field.

• Proficient understanding of electrical power distribution equipment and procurement processes.

• Excellent organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple complex projects and competing deadlines effectively.

• Experience in reviewing purchase orders, technical specifications, submittals, and project timelines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and related business applications.

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage project costs and profitability.

• Self-motivated individual with a proven ability to take ownership and proactively address issues.

• Applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

• No employment-based visa sponsorship is available.

• Preferred: experience in supporting hyperscale, colocation, enterprise data centers, or mission-critical infrastructure projects.

• Preferred: familiarity with switchgear, transformers, ATS/STS, UPS, busway, generators, PDUs, and other power distribution systems.

• Preferred: understanding of data center construction schedules, long-lead equipment procurement, factory testing, and commissioning requirements.

• Preferred: competence in interpreting electrical one-line diagrams, construction drawings, and technical specifications.

• Preferred: experience with ERP systems and project management software.

• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• Ongoing training opportunities.

• Support for continuing education.

• Bonus incentive.