Senior Project Manager

PwrQ Holdings LLC•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Project Manager- Field Services is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering service projects from quote handoff through completion. This role partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Field Service, subcontractors, and customers to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. You will manage scope, cost, schedule, and resources while serving as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires strong field coordination, technical understanding of power systems, and clear communication across internal and external teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
Minimum 7-10 years of project management or project engineering experience.
PMP or equivalent
Strong knowledge of power distribution systems (switchgear, MCC, ATS, transformers, UPS, generators, and controls).
Experience managing field teams, subcontractors, and service execution.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, NETA standards, and commissioning processes.
Strong Excel and project reporting/forecasting skills.

Nice To Haves

Field readiness & execution leadership
Electrical power equipment knowledge
Budget control & commercial discipline
Safety & compliance driven
Customer relationship management
Ability to prioritize and execute in active environments
Strong communication and reporting skills

Responsibilities

Manage electrical service, startup, commissioning, modernization, retrofit, and upgrade projects for OEM and third-party equipment.
Lead integration of complete electrical solutions, including switchgear, ATS, MCC, UPS, transformers, generators, controls, and SCADA.
Define project scope, identify risks, and manage change control.
Review customer requirements, drawings, and engineering documentation to ensure accurate execution.
Evaluate legacy equipment and compatibility requirements.
Coordinate retrofit kits, modernization packages, relay upgrades, controls integration, and SCADA interfaces.
Lead onsite verification, field measurements, and electrical/mechanical fit-ups.
Partner with engineering to develop cutover plans and outage execution strategies for brownfield facilities.
Track job costs including labor, materials, subcontractors, travel, and rentals.
Forecast cost-to-complete, contingency usage, and projected margins.
Review subcontractor pricing, contracts, and field change orders.
Manage billing plans and milestone invoicing.
Track and submit percentage-of-completion billings based on work performed, materials delivered and earned value.
Provide billing forecasts and cash flow projections.
Manage retention, stored materials, and change order billing.
Provide regular project reporting, including schedule updates, field progress, costs, risks, and mitigation plans.
Maintain project documentation such as safety plans, cutover procedures, commissioning records, test reports, redlines, and as-built drawings.
Lead field installation, startup, testing, commissioning, and project handover.
Coordinate internal service teams, third-party vendors, and subcontractors.
Conduct onsite meetings and safety reviews.
Monitor QA/QC, performance testing, FAT/SAT, and acceptance criteria.
Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide regular status updates and clear communication.
Resolve technical and commercial issues in the field.
Represent the company with professionalism, technical expertise, and a strong customer-first mindset.