Project Manager

Altorfer • Bartonville, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager plays a key role in supporting Caterpillar electric power solutions, reporting to the General Manager of Packaging. This position is responsible for the successful execution of complex projects serving mission critical infrastructure in data centers. Responsibilities include managing vendor-purchased items and components provided by Packaging companies, such as generator sets, circuit breakers, controls, aftertreatment equipment, enclosures, and fuel tanks. The Project Manager is accountable for coordinating all personnel, tasks, and materials associated with each engine sale to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. Managing multiple projects in various stages of completion, this role requires effective time management, strong organizational skills, and close collaboration with Sales, vendors, engineers, and customers to ensure each project is executed with precision and excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience in power generation, electrical infrastructure, construction, or related mission critical industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field is a plus.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Electrical Safety is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-phase projects involving packaged generator sets, switchgear, fuel systems, and control systems.
• Prior experience with data center, hospital, or other emergency standby power projects is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and on budget while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Experience working directly with OEMs, contractors, engineers, and end users to coordinate successful project delivery.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar products or other major generator set manufacturers.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in backup and standby power applications.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project submittals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project) and general project management tools.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Electrical Safety.
• Prior experience with data center, hospital, or other emergency standby power projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers from quote acceptance through project completion.
• Lead project kickoff meetings, status reviews, and customer communications.
• Manage customer expectations and proactively communicate schedule updates, risks, engineering changes, and delivery commitments.
• Review customer RFQs, specifications, and drawings to develop complete and accurate quotations.
• Build and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) within Global Shop and supporting business systems.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure pricing, lead times, and technical requirements are accurately reflected in proposals.
• Support change orders, project revisions, and commercial adjustments throughout project execution.
• Manage customer projects from order receipt through shipment and final closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, track critical milestones, and proactively mitigate risks that may impact delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and logistics activities remain aligned.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and customer requirements to ensure compliance and technical alignment.
• Coordinate with Engineering on design changes, product configurations, and customer-specific requirements.
• Utilize Caterpillar systems, technical documentation, and application resources to support project execution.
• Generate purchase orders and coordinate procurement activities for generator sets, switchgear, controls, enclosures, fuel systems, and related equipment.
• Partner with Supply Chain to manage supplier performance, material availability, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Proactively identify and resolve material shortages, procurement delays, and supply chain constraints.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure materials, drawings, labor plans, and schedules are aligned for successful execution.
• Monitor manufacturing progress and coordinate recovery plans when project schedules are at risk.
• Support factory testing, packaging activities, and shipment readiness to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage projects supporting data center, healthcare, industrial, and other mission critical power generation applications.
• Ensure project execution meets customer expectations for reliability, quality, performance, and schedule.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, procurement records, test reports, O&M manuals, warranty registrations, and closeout packages.
• Identify process improvement opportunities across quoting, project management, procurement, manufacturing, and customer communication activities.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave
• Paid Time Off: Prorated 80 hours of PTO + 1 Floating Holiday
• Education Assistance
• Personal Tool Insurance, and Safety Equipment Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Insurance, Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity & Fraud Protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level