Project Manager – Electrical Testing & Maintenance
Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Electrical Testing, Maintenance and Commissioning
Position Summary:
A growing electrical testing and power-services company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support its operations in the Seattle market. This position will manage projects for customers across data centers, utilities, industrial facilities, commercial buildings and other critical-power environments. The Project Manager will coordinate customers, field technicians, vendors and internal departments to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate will understand electrical testing and maintenance services and be comfortable communicating with technicians, engineers, contractors and facility personnel.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage electrical testing, maintenance and commissioning projects from initial planning through final completion.
Coordinate project schedules, field technicians, test equipment, materials, subcontractors and customer requirements.
Review project scopes, proposals, purchase orders, drawings and technical specifications.
Work closely with field leadership to assign qualified technicians and ensure proper project staffing.
Track project costs, labor hours, materials, change orders and overall profitability.
Maintain regular communication with customers regarding schedules, progress, technical issues and project completion.
Ensure projects are performed safely and in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements and applicable industry standards.
Coordinate NETA acceptance and maintenance testing services.
Support projects involving switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, protective relays, cables, batteries and other electrical apparatus.
Identify changes in scope and prepare or coordinate change orders when necessary.
Review field reports, test documentation and closeout packages for accuracy and completeness.
Resolve scheduling, technical and customer-service issues that arise during projects.
Identify additional testing, maintenance, engineering and reliability services that could benefit customers.
Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, field personnel and internal teams.
Participate in project meetings, customer site visits and pre-job planning.
Travel to customer sites throughout the Pacific Northwest as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning or field-service projects.
Knowledge of low-, medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment.
Familiarity with NETA testing standards and electrical safety requirements.
Experience coordinating electrical field technicians, engineers or subcontractors.
Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, labor planning and cost control.
Ability to read electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, technical specifications and project scopes.
Excellent communication, organization and customer-service skills.
Ability to manage multiple active projects and changing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-management or service-management software.
NETA certification, electrical field experience or an electrical engineering background is strongly preferred but not required.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
Ideal Background:
The strongest candidate will come from a NETA-accredited testing company, electrical service organization, utility contractor, commissioning firm or related power-services business. Former field technicians, supervisors, estimators or service managers who have moved into project management would be especially well suited for this opportunity.
Compensation and Benefits:
The company offers competitive compensation based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Cellphone reimbursement
- Technical training and certification reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities
- Company-provided tools and resources
- Reimbursed business travel
About the Company:
Our client is an established and growing provider of electrical testing, maintenance, engineering and power-system services. The company supports customers throughout the lifecycle of their electrical infrastructure, helping ensure their systems remain safe, reliable and operating at peak performance.
