Electrical Project Manager

nVent Electric • San Diego, CA

71d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. In this position, you will manage a portfolio of projects varying in size and value, ensuring each project's success from inception to post-delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field preferred.
• Electrical experience/background required or Project Management experience on Manufacturing/ Commercial/ Industrial electrical projects.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring, components and schematics.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Previous manufacturing experience in the transmission & distribution, oil & gas, or sheet metal design industries is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interface and influence at all levels.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate sales handoff packages to verify design accuracy, scope alignment, and feasibility.
• Direct the creation and approval of Structural Design Packages, leading a team of CAD and Structural Design Engineers.
• Collaborate with the Lead Electrical Engineer to develop Electrical Design Packages, ensuring customer requirements are fully integrated.
• Process and implement feedback from customers, professional engineers, and state approval bodies, issuing precise redlines to CAD teams for revision.
• Facilitate quality control checklists and reviews to ensure readiness before production starts.
• Monitor lead times and delivery schedules for critical non-stock items, proactively addressing potential delays with the purchasing team.
• Provide regular schedule updates to customers, including delay notifications or adjustments for accelerated timelines.
• Partner with shop supervisors to ensure on-time production and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with Site and Delivery Coordinators to arrange transportation, secure necessary permits, and ensure safe delivery to customer sites.
• Serve as the primary customer liaison for all post-delivery service issues, including HVAC performance, missing materials, or transport-related damage.
• Track and manage service tickets through resolution, ensuring timely and effective customer support.
• Prepare and issue change orders, working with the Estimating Department and Lead Electrical Engineer to provide customers with updated pricing and scope adjustments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree