Project Manager I

Toshiba International•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Step into a high-visibility role supporting the execution of custom-engineered Medium Voltage (MV) Motors and Drives projects for industrial customers across North America and globally. As a Project Manager I, you will serve as the single point of contact for assigned customer orders, leading projects from kickoff through final acceptance. You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career project managers or technically inclined professionals looking to grow into complex engineered equipment project leadership in a dynamic, customer-facing environment.

Requirements

2–8 years of experience in project management or related roles within an industrial or engineering environment
Experience managing or supporting projects involving: Medium Voltage Motors, Adjustable Speed Drives, Industrial electrical or mechanical equipment
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
Familiarity with: Incoterms and commercial contract terms
Familiarity with Industry standards such as: API 541 / API 547, IEEE 841 for MV motors
Basic understanding of: Medium Voltage Motors, Medium Voltage Adjustable Speed Drives
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools
ERP systems
CRM tools

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of engineered equipment orders (MV motors and adjustable speed drives) from order entry to final acceptance
Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
Ensure alignment between customer requirements, internal commitments, and execution plans
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
Build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor and customer advocate
Provide regular status updates, reporting, and communication to internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate activities across: Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales / Commercial teams
Assemble and lead project teams across multiple departments and external partners
Monitor and manage project budgets, costs, and margins
Approve project-related expenditures within authorized scope
Identify risks and proactively manage cost impacts
Review project documentation to ensure alignment with customer Purchase Orders and technical requirements
Support and participate in factory acceptance tests (FATs) and witnessed testing
Apply understanding of commercial terms (Incoterms), invoicing, and progress payments (JSOX awareness)
Identify opportunities to improve project execution processes and communication workflows
Support best practices in project management and order execution