Project Manager

About the Role

The Project Manager plays a key role in supporting Caterpillar electric power solutions, reporting to the General Manager of Packaging. This position is responsible for the successful execution of complex projects serving mission-critical infrastructure in data centers, including managing vendor-purchased items and components such as generator sets, circuit breakers, controls, aftertreatment equipment, enclosures, and fuel tanks. The role requires coordinating personnel, tasks, and materials to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget while managing multiple projects in various stages of completion.

Responsibilities

• Customer & Program Management
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers from quote acceptance through project completion.
  • Lead project kickoff meetings, status reviews, and customer communications.
  • Manage customer expectations and proactively communicate schedule updates, risks, engineering changes, and delivery commitments.
• Quoting & Order Development
  • Review customer RFQs, specifications, and drawings to develop complete and accurate quotations.
  • Build and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) within Global Shop and supporting business systems.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure pricing, lead times, and technical requirements are accurately reflected in proposals.
  • Support change orders, project revisions, and commercial adjustments throughout project execution.
• Project Execution & Schedule Management
  • Manage customer projects from order receipt through shipment and final closeout.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, track critical milestones, and proactively mitigate risks that may impact delivery.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and logistics activities remain aligned.
• Engineering & Technical Coordination
  • Review project specifications, drawings, and customer requirements to ensure compliance and technical alignment.
  • Coordinate with Engineering on design changes, product configurations, and customer-specific requirements.
  • Utilize Caterpillar systems, technical documentation, and application resources to support project execution.
• Supply Chain & Material Management
  • Generate purchase orders and coordinate procurement activities for generator sets, switchgear, controls, enclosures, fuel systems, and related equipment.
  • Partner with Supply Chain to manage supplier performance, material availability, lead times, and delivery schedules.
  • Proactively identify and resolve material shortages, procurement delays, and supply chain constraints.
• Manufacturing & Production Coordination
  • Work closely with production teams to ensure materials, drawings, labor plans, and schedules are aligned for successful execution.
  • Monitor manufacturing progress and coordinate recovery plans when project schedules are at risk.
  • Support factory testing, packaging activities, and shipment readiness to ensure on-time delivery.
• Data Center & Mission Critical Solutions
  • Manage projects supporting data center, healthcare, industrial, and other mission-critical power generation applications.
  • Ensure project execution meets customer expectations for reliability, quality, performance, and schedule.
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, procurement records, test reports, O&M manuals, warranty registrations, and closeout packages.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities across quoting, project management, procurement, manufacturing, and customer communication activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in power generation, electrical infrastructure, construction, or related mission-critical industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field is a plus.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Electrical Safety is a plus.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-phase projects involving packaged generator sets, switchgear, fuel systems, and control systems.
• Prior experience with data center, hospital, or other emergency standby power projects is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and on budget while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Experience working directly with OEMs, contractors, engineers, and end users to coordinate successful project delivery.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar products or other major generator set manufacturers.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in backup and standby power applications.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project submittals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project) and general project management tools.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years).

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave
• Paid Time Off (Prorated 80 hours of PTO + 1 Floating Holiday)
• Education Assistance
• Personal Tool Insurance and Safety Equipment Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Insurance, Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance, and Identity & Fraud Protection

Pay

Base Salary: $75,000 - $100,000 yearly with up to 10% bonus potential.

Schedule

Monday to Friday; Day Shift. Work is normally performed both indoors and outdoors with moderate noise conditions. Occasional travel may be required. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Physical requirements may include speaking, listening, writing, typing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, sitting for extended periods, and managing stress. Occasionally required to walk or stand for short durations on manufacturing floors or job sites. Job hazards may include tripping, slipping, falling, jobsite hazards, hand injuries, driving-related hazards, equipment movement, overexertion due to stress and fatigue. Required to follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment depending on the environment or location. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high; in the office environment, it is usually moderate to low.