Project Manager

At POWERX, we make power work. We deliver engineering, protection and control, commissioning, NETA field services, and compliance, supporting the full lifecycle of power infrastructure. With a multinational footprint across the United States and Canada, we bring technical depth and field‑proven experience to every project. POWERX is built on four pillars, with our people as the foundation. Guided by our values, HEART, our people‑first culture shapes how we show up for each other and for our clients because we believe the best work comes from people who feel valued and supported. This commitment to excellence has been recognized nationally, including Great Place to Work, Fortune Best Workplace in Construction, and Power Best Companies.

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the completion of projects, ensuring they comply with all safety and legal requirements, and are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role involves selecting and tracking equipment and employees needed for the project, monitoring progress, and mitigating risks. The Project Manager works closely with operations and engineering teams to ensure projects are executed correctly and prepares comprehensive reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the completion of projects, ensuring they run smoothly and comply with safety and legal requirements.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the project to monitor budget, progress, and deliverables.
• Select and track the type of equipment needed on the project.
• Select and track the employees needed on the project and monitor their conduct.
• Establish risk factors and develop mitigation strategies; eliminate identified risks.
• Communicate effectively with customers, operations, and project teams.
• Work closely with operations to ensure the project is performed correctly.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports in a timely manner.
• Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support the organization’s goals and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Supervise Field Service Technicians with limited authority.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, trade or technical school certificate/diploma, or Bachelor’s degree preferred; any project management certificate preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies with proficiency in project management software.
• Excellent organization, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align projects with broader organizational goals.
• Adaptable and able to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Must pass a satisfactory background/MVR check and pre‑employment, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug test.
• Must work at assigned project sites at least 50% of the time.
• Ability and willingness to work after hours, as needed.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks such as walking, standing, climbing, pulling, pushing, sitting, and working in cramped or confined spaces.
• Must wear appropriate and mandated PPE including arc‑flash suit, safety glasses, hard hat, respirator, hearing protection, steel‑toed boots, etc.
• Potential low exposure to dirt, heat, fumes, smoke, water, noise, vibration, grease, oil, and dust.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentives for certifications
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, basic life/AD&D, and other ancillary products
• 401(k) program with company match
• Performance program
• Paid parental leave
• PTO including wellness days and paid holidays
• And much more