Engineering Project Manager - Manufacturing

Job Description

FlexStaff is seeking a Project Manager for our client, a leader in mission-critical power quality solutions. The Project Manager will take ownership of complex power system projects from order entry through commissioning and closeout. This is a key role central to their commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and technical excellence.

• Salary: $110k - $120k
• Location: Middletown, NY (Hybrid)
• Travel Required

Reporting to the Director of Operations and Project Management, the Project Manager will serve as the primary project authority, working cross-functionally with engineering, service, sales, and customers to deliver systems that include UPS, generators, switchgear, and more - while maintaining budget, schedule, and scope integrity.

Responsibilities

• Full Project Ownership: Manage all technical and commercial aspects of assigned projects from order entry through final acceptance.
• Customer Interface: Serve as the main point of contact for clients and contractors; lead site meetings and coordinate technical communication.
• Cross-Departmental Leadership: Align Sales, Service, Engineering, Purchasing, and Accounting to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Schedule & Budget Management: Develop project schedules, track milestones, manage invoicing, and ensure profitability targets are met or exceeded.
• Documentation & Reporting: Oversee the creation and approval of technical documentation, test procedures, submittals, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
• Testing & Commissioning: Coordinate FAT, startup, and SAT activities; host customer-witnessed testing events (domestic & international).
• Logistics Oversight: Manage all shipping documentation and coordination of inbound shipments from Germany; oversee vendor quality compliance.
• Team Oversight: Direct daily site activities, communicate goals to technicians/vendors, review timesheets and expenses, and provide clear direction to ensure compliance with scope and deadlines.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve internal project management processes.
• Project Reporting: Generate and present project reports and critical updates to senior management.
• Support Service Projects: Step in to manage or support service-led initiatives as needed.
• Invoice & Payment Management: Supervise project-related billing and assist in resolving payment or contract issues.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Experience:

• 3-10 years in the design, application, or service of industrial/commercial products - ideally in electrical power or controls

• 3-5 years of successful experience managing system-level technical projects, including customer/vendor interaction and full project lifecycle execution

• Familiarity with contract language, budgeting, scheduling, and commissioning processes for UPS and related systems

Licenses & Certifications:

• PMP or PMI certification preferred

• OSHA certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Deep understanding of electrical power system components: UPS, generators, switchgear, etc.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and MS Project (or equivalent scheduling software)

• Skilled in reading/analyzing technical documents, test procedures, and project contracts

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Proven leadership and coordination skills with ability to manage cross-functional teams

• Ability to direct field teams and external vendors effectively

• Strong troubleshooting, cost control, and time management capabilities

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Primary work performed in an office setting with periodic visits to customer and job sites, including active construction environments

• Moderate physical activity may be required, including lifting up to 50 lbs and use of test equipment

• Must be available for frequent travel (≥50%) including overnight stays and occasional international trips

Benefits

• 401(k) matching 3%

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).