Electrical Project Manager

About the role

This role is responsible for managing retrofit controls projects from initial site assessment through installation and commissioning for asphalt plant automation systems. The Project Manager conducts field audits to document existing plant conditions, ensures engineering has complete information to design panel replacements, manages customer communication throughout the project, and coordinates with service teams for installation and startup.

Responsibilities

• Cover conduct on-site field audits to document existing control system conditions including panel locations, space constraints, wiring, and sensor configurations
• Create comprehensive site documentation packages (photos, measurements, equipment lists) to support engineering design
• Serve as single point of contact for customers from project kickoff through commissioning completion
• Coordinate project schedules between engineering, Controls Center manufacturing, and field service teams
• Maintain a correspondence file for each project containing copies of letters, faxes, telephone numbers, conversation notes, e-mails, customer meeting notes, field drawings and sketches, layouts, and any other pertinent communications
• Secure timely involvement of appropriate Regional Sales Manager whenever a change of project scope is needed
• Ensure changes of scope are documented and vetted through a Change Review System (CRS)
• Follow company policies and procedures at all times
• Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associates degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics, Industrial Automation, or related field, plus minimum 3 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control system schematics
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to travel up to 50% (primarily domestic, potentially some international)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field (preferred)
• Experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, or plant automation (preferred)
• Background in field service, commissioning, or technical sales support (preferred)
• Familiarity with asphalt plant or heavy equipment operations (preferred)
• Experience with site assessments or technical audits (preferred)

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control system schematics
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Benefits

• Up to 50% travel, predominately domestic, potentially some international

Pay

• Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

• Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.