Electrical Project Manager
nVent · Madison, WI · Yesterday
HybridFull-time
About the role
We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of projects varying in size and value, ensuring each project's success from inception to post-delivery.
- Evaluate sales handoff packages to verify design accuracy, scope alignment, and feasibility.
- Direct the creation and approval of Structural Design Packages, leading a team of CAD and Structural Design Engineers.
- Collaborate with the Lead Electrical Engineer to develop Electrical Design Packages, ensuring customer requirements are fully integrated.
- Process and implement feedback from customers, professional engineers, and state approval bodies, issuing precise redlines to CAD teams for revision.
- Facilitate quality control checklists and reviews to ensure readiness before production starts.
- Monitor lead times and delivery schedules for critical non-stock items, proactively addressing potential delays with the purchasing team.
- Provide regular schedule updates to customers, including delay notifications or adjustments for accelerated timelines.
- Partner with shop supervisors to ensure on-time production and high-quality outcomes.
- Collaborate with Site and Delivery Coordinators to arrange transportation, secure necessary permits, and ensure safe delivery to customer sites.
- Serve as the primary customer liaison for all post-delivery service issues, including HVAC performance, missing materials, or transport-related damage.
- Track and manage service tickets through resolution, ensuring timely and effective customer support.
- Prepare and issue change orders, working with the Estimating Department and Lead Electrical Engineer to provide customers with updated pricing and scope adjustments.
- Provide support to the Finance team as they rectify accounts and purchase orders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years experience preferred.
- Electrical experience/background required or Project Management experience on Manufacturing/Commercial/Industrial electrical projects.
- Knowledge of electrical wiring, components and schematics.
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Experience with electrical distribution & controls or automation.
- Switchgear application experience with low and medium voltage.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
- Previous manufacturing experience in the transmission & distribution, oil & gas, or sheet metal design industries is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interface and influence at all levels.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.