Senior NETA Project Manager

Team UIS•Dexter, MI

About The Position

Team UIS is seeking a Senior NETA Project Manager to lead assigned electrical testing projects and manage UIS Project Managers. This role involves overseeing project planning, field coordination, safety, quality, schedules, and financial performance to ensure consistent delivery across the company. The Senior Project Manager will report directly to the UIS Chief Operating Officer (COO) and collaborate with field leadership to align priorities, resources, and client commitments. The position requires providing clear reporting on project performance, risks, and decisions needing executive support.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, power systems services, or closely related work.
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and leading or mentoring Project Managers or other project delivery personnel.
Strong working knowledge of applicable NETA standards, NFPA 70/70E/70B, and IEEE testing practices.
Experience managing field technical teams, project schedules, budgets, job costs, and completion forecasts.
Strong leadership, organizational, client communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage personal project responsibilities while overseeing other Project Managers.

Nice To Haves

NETA Level III or IV Certification.
Electrical engineering or electrical trade background.
PMP or similar project management certification.
Experience with ERP, job costing, forecasting, and project management systems.
Experience with mission-critical or industrial power systems and prior direct supervisory responsibility for Project Managers.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and evaluate UIS Project Managers, setting execution standards, balancing workloads, and supporting hiring and onboarding.
Review team projects for safety, schedule, financial, change order, client, and closeout risks; resolve escalations and improve project management practices.
Manage assigned electrical testing projects from handoff through closeout, reviewing scope and contracts and developing schedules and mobilization plans.
Coordinate qualified field staffing and testing equipment, ensuring work meets applicable NETA, NFPA, IEEE, OSHA, UIS, and client requirements.
Coordinate clients, field teams, Project Managers, and office support, communicating project scope, priorities, expectations, and constraints clearly.
Use field feedback to adjust plans and resolve staffing, equipment, and other resource conflicts across projects.
Lead safety planning under NFPA 70E, OSHA, UIS programs, and site requirements; work with Safety and technical leadership on incidents and corrective actions.
Ensure testing procedures, reports, and client deliverables meet applicable quality standards.
Manage budgets, labor, costs, schedules, and forecasts for assigned projects; review team performance and address variances, scope changes, and margin risks early.
Oversee change orders and billing; report portfolio forecasts, resource needs, major risks, and corrective actions to the COO.
Lead client communication on assigned projects and support Project Managers in kickoffs, progress reviews, and issue resolution.
Address escalated concerns promptly, keep the COO informed, and strengthen client relationships through reliable delivery and follow-through.
Ensure timely testing reports and project records, including punch lists, corrective actions, retesting, and final client deliverables.
Complete final billing, financial reconciliation, and lessons learned; apply findings to improve future project execution.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support company objectives and operational efficiency.