Electrical Project Manager

Spitzer Industries•Houston, TX

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About The Position

Spitzer, a recognized industry leader in designing and fabricating high-specification equipment, is currently seeking a Electrical Project Manager to join our team. The Electrical Project Manager reports to the Director of Projects. The primary duties of the Electrical Project Manager are the following: Planning, executing, and evaluating electrical projects according to predetermined budget and timelines. Manage project development from initiation to closure, ensuring quality control throughout the project. Additional focus includes the full project lifecycle for GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear) and AIS (Air-Insulated Switchgear) systems, ensuring compliance with client specifications, utility standards, and industry codes. are to ensure the fabrication of products is achieved safely, efficiently and meets the Company’s quality standards. This involves developing and enforcing policies and procedures for production methods, quality and safety.

Requirements

Five plus years of experience in scheduling, materials, or engineering with exposure to the project management process.
Experience with GIS and AIS equipment, including design review, installation requirements, and commissioning activities.
Familiarity with utility standards, NESC, IEEE, IEC, and other electrical codes applicable to substation and switchgear projects.
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills for interaction with suppliers, clients, and coworkers.
Strong planning, organization, and execution abilities for electrical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Establish project controls related to scheduling and commercial implications defined in the awarded contract and project scope.
Estimating of electrical scope of work on GIS/AIS buildings and similar products.
Coordinate with other department heads to establish project durations and ensure alignment with engineering, procurement, and fabrication activities.
Support and ensure compliance with all OSHA and HSE policies across all company operations.
Maintain strong client relationships by regularly communicating project progress, risks, and key decisions.
Work with the Project Controls group to define schedules and ensure their accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage engineering efforts, including technical reviews, interdepartmental coordination, and client/engineering meetings.
Review requisitioned materials and evaluate suppliers to meet or exceed project cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
Ensure the accuracy and technical completeness of all documentation before being released to clients or internal production teams.
Manage cost impacts and documentation for all change orders between the company and the client.
Provide directions to Project Coordinators and ensure proper document control through the Project Administrator.
Maintain accurate project information in the network folder, master drawing files, and project job books; review final data books before client submission.
Select subcontractors capable of fulfilling technical, commercial, and schedule requirements.
Monitor fabrication work—including subcontracted fabrication—to ensure compliance with standards, specifications, and industry codes.
Obtain formal project releases from quality and engineering groups prior to shipment of completed units.
Oversee the full project scope for GIS and AIS electrical systems, including equipment specifications, installation sequencing, testing, and commissioning.
Coordinate utility, consultant, and end‑user requirements for GIS/AIS installations, ensuring all interfaces and interconnections are technically sound.
Review and verify GIS/AIS single-line diagrams, relay schematics, protection coordination studies, cable schedules, grounding plans, and control system integration.
Ensure proper FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), and commissioning documentation for GIS/AIS systems.
Support development of QA/QC procedures specific to GIS/AIS projects, including SF6 handling requirements, compartment pressure testing, and enclosure integrity checks.
Perform all additional assignments necessary to support the successful execution of electrical projects.