Operations Project Specialist

Operations Project Specialist

Join PDM, one of the fastest-growing manufacturers in the electrical power industry. We deliver mission-critical, utility-grade products across the sectors powering the modern world including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and other transmission-grade equipment. Our essential solutions support the backbone of data centers, hyper-scalers, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, and the oil & gas infrastructure. With explosive growth in AI and demand for power, this is a career-defining opportunity to contribute in a growing market with long-term momentum.

We're hiring an Operations Project Specialist to bridge the gap between customers, commissioning teams, factory operations, and service partners. You'll support the execution of complex electrical distribution projects for data centers, hyper-scalers, oil & gas, clean power, and industrial clients.

This is a customer-facing operations role where you'll coordinate domestic manufacturing efforts, startup, and after-sales service efforts, manage timelines, communicate progress and keep everyone aligned throughout the equipment lifecycle. Ideal for someone who thrives on clarity, communication, and fast-moving infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between customer stakeholders, factory teams, and service partners.
• Manage technical execution of efforts in the field.
• Track project changes, spec updates, and approval timelines.
• Support service and spare parts proposals, field documentation, and equipment lifecycle management in collaboration with engineering.
• Provide technical support for internal teams, service providers, and customer technical inquiries in collaboration with Engineering.
• Travel to domestic and international manufacturing sites for coordination.

What You Offer

• Project management experience in industrial/electrical/field service environments
• Ability to read drawings, schedules, and technical submittals
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, MS Dynamics, ERP, CRM and project tracking tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead, take initiative, assess risk, problem solve and detail-oriented
• Willingness to travel (up to 30%)

Why Join Us:

• Competitive Base salary + performance bonus
• Full benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, parental leave)
• Be a key player in high-growth sectors, like data center infrastructure and energy transition
• Work within a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with strong cross-functional support
• Shape the go-to-market strategy in your vertical and make an industry-wide impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus
• Five plus years project management experience
• Experience in the industrial power equipment or related industry
• Experience working with international teams is a plus
• Ability to work independently and remotely

Benefits found in job post

401(k)

Requirements added by the job poster

• Bachelor's Degree

• 5+ years of Industrial Machinery Manufacturing experience

• No need for visa sponsorship

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management *** We review every resume that is received. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to every candidate. It usually takes one to two weeks for us to review your application. All applications will remain on file for consideration for future opportunities. Thank you in advance for your application! The Deamer Group is an equal opportunity employer with a goal of recruiting a diverse workforce to meet the hiring needs of our clients.