FlexStaff is seeking a Project Manager for our client, a leader in mission-critical power quality solutions. The Project Manager will take ownership of complex power system projects from order entry through commissioning and closeout. This is a key role central to their commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and technical excellence.
- Salary: $110k - $120k
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Location: Middletown, NY (Hybrid)
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Travel Required
Reporting to the Director of Operations and Project Management, the Project Manager will serve as the primary project authority, working cross-functionally with engineering, service, sales, and customers to deliver systems that include UPS, generators, switchgear, and more — while maintaining budget, schedule, and scope integrity.
Responsibilities
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Full Project Ownership: Manage all technical and commercial aspects of assigned projects from order entry through final acceptance.
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Customer Interface: Serve as the main point of contact for clients and contractors; lead site meetings and coordinate technical communication.
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Cross-Departmental Leadership: Align Sales, Service, Engineering, Purchasing, and Accounting to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
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Schedule & Budget Management: Develop project schedules, track milestones, manage invoicing, and ensure profitability targets are met or exceeded.
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Documentation & Reporting: Oversee the creation and approval of technical documentation, test procedures, submittals, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
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Testing & Commissioning: Coordinate FAT, startup, and SAT activities; host customer-witnessed testing events (domestic & international).
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Logistics Oversight: Manage all shipping documentation and coordination of inbound shipments from Germany; oversee vendor quality compliance.
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Team Oversight: Direct daily site activities, communicate goals to technicians/vendors, review timesheets and expenses, and provide clear direction to ensure compliance with scope and deadlines.
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Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve internal project management processes.
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Project Reporting: Generate and present project reports and critical updates to senior management.
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Support Service Projects: Step in to manage or support service-led initiatives as needed.
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Invoice & Payment Management: Supervise project-related billing and assist in resolving payment or contract issues.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
Experience:
- 3–10 years in the design, application, or service of industrial/commercial products — ideally in electrical power or controls
- 3–5 years of successful experience managing system-level technical projects, including customer/vendor interaction and full project lifecycle execution
- Familiarity with contract language, budgeting, scheduling, and commissioning processes for UPS and related systems
Licenses & Certifications:
- PMP or PMI certification preferred
- OSHA certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Deep understanding of electrical power system components: UPS, generators, switchgear, etc.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and MS Project (or equivalent scheduling software)
- Skilled in reading/analyzing technical documents, test procedures, and project contracts
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Proven leadership and coordination skills with ability to manage cross-functional teams
- Ability to direct field teams and external vendors effectively
- Strong troubleshooting, cost control, and time management capabilities
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Primary work performed in an office setting with periodic visits to customer and job sites, including active construction environments
- Moderate physical activity may be required, including lifting up to 50 lbs and use of test equipment
- Must be available for frequent travel ( 50%) including overnight stays and occasional international trips
Benefits
- 401(k) matching 3%
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
