Power Solutions Project Manager

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a global technology leader that is transforming the way people shop, consume content, and interact with digital services. With a strong presence across e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence, the company is known for its customer-centric approach, innovation-driven culture, and large-scale global impact. It continues to invest in building products and services that improve everyday life while supporting businesses, communities, and economies worldwide.

Position: Power Solutions Project Manager
Location: Seattle,WA

Duration: 4 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Position Summary

• Responsible for the coordination and completion of temporary and permanent power deployment projects across Client fulfillment network. Oversees all aspects of multiple concurrent projects spanning utility upgrades, natural gas generator installations, switchgear deployments, and air permitting across multiple states. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of the program. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of all projects.
• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in power infrastructure, electrical systems, or a related area. Must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks ranging from technical design review to vendor negotiations to regulatory compliance. Leads and directs the work of contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected to solve complex power infrastructure challenges across diverse site conditions and regulatory environments. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Oversight

• Responsible for the coordination and completion of 12 simultaneous power solution projects across multiple sites
• Oversee all aspects of the power deployment program from feasibility through commissioning and handover
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of all projects
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of the program, including monthly flash updates and executive summaries
• Lead and direct the work of contractors, vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams
• Perform a variety of tasks ranging from technical design review to stakeholder management to regulatory coordination

Client Specifications & Quality Assurance

• Follow and verify that Client specifications are met across all power infrastructure installations
• Ensure all electrical equipment, switchgear, generators, and associated systems comply with Client 's technical standards and design requirements
• Conduct quality reviews at each project phase to validate adherence to Client specifications before progressing to next milestone
• Verify vendor deliverables, shop drawings, and equipment submittals meet Client 's engineering standards
• Coordinate with Client 's internal engineering teams to resolve specification questions and obtain approvals
• Document and track any deviations from Client specifications, securing proper waivers or corrective actions

Switchgear (SWGR) Orders & Management

• Own the end-to-end switchgear procurement process: specification development, vendor selection, purchase order issuance, and delivery tracking
• Track SWGR lead times (10-26 weeks) across all sites and ensure orders are placed to meet project timelines
• Coordinate with Eaton and other SWGR manufacturers on custom configurations and delivery schedules
• Verify switchgear meets Client specifications including voltage ratings, bus configurations, and protection schemes
• Monitor factory acceptance testing (FAT) and coordinate site delivery logistics
• Escalate SWGR delivery risks immediately when lead times threaten project schedules

Air Permits - Submission & Tracking

• Own the air permit application process for all sites requiring stationary generator installations
• Prepare and submit air permit applications across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments
• Track permit application status, agency review timelines, and approval milestones for each site
• Navigate complex permitting scenarios including CEQA approvals, non-attainment areas, and emission offset requirements
• Coordinate with environmental consultants (Trinity) to develop permit applications and emission calculations
• Maintain a permit tracking log with submission dates, agency contacts, expected approval dates, and required follow-ups
• Proactively identify permitting risks and develop contingency plans to avoid schedule impacts
• Ensure all emission data (HAP, formaldehyde, startup profiles) is obtained from generator vendors (Enchanted Rock) for permit applications

Project Execution & Delivery

• Drive end-to-end project lifecycle: feasibility, design, procurement, permitting, installation, commissioning, and handover
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reports
• Coordinate contractor mobilization, equipment procurement, and installation activities
• Identify and resolve critical path blockers with urgency; escalate issues proactively
• Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals under compressed timelines

Electrical & Power Systems

• Oversee deployment of temporary and permanent natural gas and diesel generator systems (1-5MW scale)
• Manage utility coordination including transformer upgrades, switchgear installations, and service upgrades with utility companies
• Review and validate electrical designs, single-line diagrams, load calculations, and power distribution configurations
• Coordinate natural gas pipeline connections, meter installations, and pressure requirements
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, and local electrical codes

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for utility companies, general contractors, generator vendors, and internal Client teams
• Coordinate with Property Construction Managers (PCMs) at each site
• Provide weekly status updates and monthly program reports to leadership
• Manage vendor relationships and hold contractors accountable to deliverables and timelines

Site Launches

• Travel to project sites during critical installation and commissioning phases
• Oversee equipment startup, testing, and acceptance procedures
• Ensure safe energization and transition to operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Energy Systems, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on project management experience in electrical infrastructure, power generation, or utility-scale energy projects
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures including:
• Medium and low voltage switchgear (480V-15kV)
• Transformer sizing, installation, and commissioning
• Generator systems (natural gas and diesel, 500kW-5MW)
• Utility interconnection and service upgrades
• Power metering and protection systems
• Demonstrated experience managing 10+ concurrent projects simultaneously
• Experience with switchgear procurement - ordering, tracking lead times, verifying specifications, and coordinating delivery
• Experience with air permitting - preparing applications, tracking submissions, and managing agency interactions for stationary power generation equipment
• Ability to follow and verify compliance with owner/client technical specifications across all project deliverables
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to navigate utility timelines, easements, service applications, and capacity constraints
• Leads and directs the work of others - proven experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to execute at speed - comfortable with compressed timelines and parallel workstreams
• PMP, PE, or equivalent certification preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically to project sites during critical phases
• Proficiency with project management tools (Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Client or large-scale industrial/logistics facility power infrastructure
• Knowledge of natural gas pipeline design, metering, and pressure regulation
• Experience in CEQA compliance and non-attainment area permitting (California)
• Experience managing vendor proposals and procurement for generator rental/purchase
• Background in commissioning and energization of critical facility power systems
• OSHA 30 certification

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years in power infrastructure, electrical systems, or related field

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.