Program Manager-Engineered Projects

CEEUS Inc•West Columbia, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager – Engineered Projects is a procurement and project manager for complex, large-scale engineered projects for electric transmission and distribution (T&D) customers – including electric utilities, engineering firms, EPCs, and electrical contractors. The position coordinates all phases of project execution to ensure successful delivery on time, within budget, and to customer specifications. Serving as an account manager, technical and commercial liaison between customers, engineering partners, suppliers, and manufacturer representatives, this role ensures the seamless execution of tailored product solutions from concept through project completion. This role operates at the intersection of sales, engineering, and project management. The Program Manager collaborates with internal sales staff and external stakeholders, including engineers, consultants, OEMs, contractors, suppliers, and agents – to review specifications, coordinate complex quotes, and execute high-value projects. The position requires strong technical aptitude in power delivery systems, robust program and project management capability, and a proactive customer-focused mindset. Projects may include substation packages, control houses, metering, protection and control systems, and related T&D equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or Engineering
5+ years in technical sales, project coordination, or engineered product support.
Excellent communication skills, coaching, and leadership abilities.
Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
Ability to solve problems and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Project management, sales, or customer service experience within the electrical and/or power distribution industry
PMP certification

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full sales lifecycle of engineered projects, from specification and proposal to project completion.
Serve as the key point of contact for customers, consultants, suppliers and reps for technical sales inquiries and updates.
Interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and diagrams to support accurate project scoping, sourcing, and competitive quoting.
Track and manage program milestones, submittal approvals, factory manufacturing schedules, freight logistics, and job-site delivery schedules to align with contractor and utility timelines.
Coordinate internal resources and suppliers to ensure timely execution of project requirements
Interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials, and specifications as needed for accurate quoting and execution.
Maintain and update project tracking tools and CRM to provide clear pipeline visibility, milestone tracking, and financial forecasting for management.
Identify and pursue new project opportunities with existing and prospective customers
Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with internal sales representatives.
Ensure all deliverables comply with customer standards, project quality specs, and company commercial guidelines.
Assist with resolving escalated customer issues with complex orders.
Participate in regular forecasting and program review meetings to report on program profitability, schedule health, and vendor performance.