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.
About RavenVolt, an ABM Company
RavenVolt is a turnkey energy solutions and construction (EPC) management provider, specializing in providing tailored onsite energy solutions to increase energy reliability and resilience while minimizing long-term operational costs. We are hyper-focused on delivering resilient, efficient, and sustainable microgrid systems that support a wide range of industries across the United States.
Our Expertise Includes:
Licensed to operate in 40 states
In-house design services with multi-state licensed engineers
A proven team that has completed thousands of projects nationwide
Dedicated in-house project management and construction personnel
National vendor relationships supporting all critical microgrid components
At RavenVolt, you’ll be part of a team shaping the future of distributed energy and infrastructure through innovative, end-to-end solutions. About ABM