SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Carter Machinery

Location:

Elkridge, MD 21075, USA
Category:

Service Operations
Posted Date:

October 27, 2026
Requisition_Number:

SENIO006899
Schedule:

Full Time
EOE Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Join a Company That's Built to Elevate You.
At Carter Machinery, we don't just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers defined by purpose, innovation, and impact. We've built an award-winning workplace where high achievers thrive, careers grow, and your work truly matters.
Our legacy is strong, our vision is bold, and our future is built on investing in the growth and well-being of our people. Whether you're turning a wrench, managing operations, or supporting customers, you play a vital role in powering industries that moves the world forward.
Job Title

Senior Project Manager - Rental
Location

Elkridge, Maryland
Starting Compensation Range

$113,000 - $146,000 per year
What You Will Do

Manage day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large scale rental projects
Oversee Project Managers working on client engagements within practice; Interact with clients, as required, and the involved factories from order entry through the lifecycle of a rental project; Ensure customer and division satisfaction through effective project management skills
Review high-level deliverables across projects; Manage orders, including scheduling, tracking and shipment, invoicing coordination, closing, and being the Project Managers primary contact for all project-related matters; Review orders from a technical and commercial standpoint during negotiation, when requested, and order entry
Oversee engagement review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with company methodology to ensure profitable and successful execution of consulting engagements as measured by regional goals and customer satisfaction
Plan critical path and monitor and control project activities to maximize cash flow; Actively strive to optimize overall resource planning and utilization
Coordinate or negotiate with major vendors to improve pricing and delivery; Monitor the overall impact of changes and claims, and actively negotiate for best interest of Carter as they arise
Provide full technical and commercial coordination with PMs/customers and suppliers through appropriate sales channels
Create effective reports (status/progress) and distribute to all senior managers with appropriate detail for desired understanding of the true project status and what needs to be done to accomplish project goals and objectives
Accurately forecast revenue, profitability and margins
Work in coordination with rental power team and across the Power Systems Division to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives
Perform various other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For

Minimum of ten years' experience in the Power Generation field required
Minimum of ten years' Project Management experience
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
Excellent operational knowledge of Genset installations, including transfer switches, UPS, and paralleling switchgear
Strong communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to understand, interpret and meet complex customer needs
Demonstrated skills and experience in mediation and negotiation
Willingness to travel to various sites
Valid driver's license
Excellent driving record
PMP certification preferred
What Success Looks Like In This Role

Moving between projects as priorities change
Excellent time management and organizational skills required
Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
Detail oriented
Excellent presentation skills
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Working in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands
Promoting a positive customer experience
Upholding the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way
Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit and talk or hear
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus
Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
Life and disability insurance
In-house training instructors/programs
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus program
Tool allowances and tool loans
Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
Opportunities for overtime
Shift differential (if applicable)
You'll gain access to real learning, real advancement, and a real future in a company that's reshaping what it means to lead in our industry. If you're looking for purpose, possibilities, and a team that wins together - you belong at Carter Machinery.
Come build what matters and build your future with us.
Actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include participation in performance-based incentive programs (e.g., discretionary or non-discretionary plans), as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.
Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law - are encouraged to apply.
Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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