Operations Project Specialist
About The Position
PDM is seeking an Operations Project Specialist to act as a crucial link between customers, commissioning teams, factory operations, and service partners. This role supports the execution of complex electrical distribution projects for various clients, including data centers, hyper-scalers, oil & gas, clean power, and industrial sectors. The specialist will coordinate domestic manufacturing, startup, and after-sales service, manage timelines, communicate progress, and ensure alignment throughout the equipment lifecycle. This customer-facing operations position is ideal for individuals who excel in clarity, communication, and fast-paced infrastructure environments.
Requirements
- Project management experience in industrial/electrical/field service environments
- Ability to read drawings, schedules, and technical submittments
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, MS Dynamics, ERP, CRM and project tracking tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead, take initiative, assess risk, problem solve and detail-oriented
- Willingness to travel (up to 30%)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
- Five plus years project management experience
- Experience in the industrial power equipment or related industry
- Experience working with international teams is a plus
- Ability to work independently and remotely
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5+ years of Industrial Machinery Manufacturing experience
- 5+ years of experience in Project Management
Nice To Haves
- MBA is a plus
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary liaison between customer stakeholders, factory teams, and service partners.
- Manage technical execution of efforts in the field.
- Track project changes, spec updates, and approval timelines.
- Support service and spare parts proposals, field documentation, and equipment lifecycle management in collaboration with engineering.
- Provide technical support for internal teams, service providers, and customer technical inquiries in collaboration with Engineering.
- Travel to domestic and international manufacturing sites for coordination.
Benefits
- Competitive Base salary + performance bonus
- Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
