Senior Commercial Project Manager – Electrical Systems

Title: Senior Commercial Project Manager – Electrical Systems
Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: Up to $150,000

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Project Manager to oversee complex, high-value projects from post-order transfer through final delivery and customer acceptance. This senior-level role requires a strong background in managing manufactured electrical equipment, integrated or skid-based systems, or mission-critical infrastructure projects.

This position is based onsite in Marietta, Ohio, and works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure structured execution, effective communication, and on-time project completion.

The individual in this role will serve as the primary commercial lead for assigned projects, ensuring coordination across teams, maintaining strong customer relationships, and delivering on contractual and scheduling commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Ownership & Execution

• Manage assigned projects from contract review through shipment and final acceptance
• Act as the main point of contact for customers on all project execution and commercial matters
• Lead internal kickoff meetings involving engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams
• Develop, track, and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Proactively identify risks, constraints, and scope changes, and drive timely resolution

Commercial & Contract Oversight

• Review and interpret contracts, purchase orders, and scope documentation
• Coordinate with sales teams on scope clarifications and change order management
• Ensure alignment between quoted scope, engineering design, and final deliverables
• Support invoicing milestones, shipping documentation, and customer acceptance activities
Cross-Functional Coordination
• Serve as the central liaison across engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and sales teams
• Drive accountability and ensure execution across multiple departments
• Maintain configuration control and ensure clear communication throughout project changes
• Escalate issues when necessary while maintaining strong customer confidence

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead regular customer update meetings and provide consistent status reporting
• Communicate effectively with both customer representatives and internal leadership
• Manage expectations related to timelines, testing, logistics, and delivery
• Represent the organization professionally in high-visibility project environments

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience within electrical equipment manufacturing, infrastructure, or integrated power systems
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects
• Strong understanding of manufacturing-driven project delivery processes
• Experience working directly with customers, EPC firms, or contractors
• Ability to review and interpret contracts, schedules, and technical documentation
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Ability to work onsite in Marietta, OH and collaborate with plant-based teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with integrated or prefabricated electrical systems
• Background in mission-critical or data center projects
• Familiarity with ERP systems and project tracking tools (e.g., M2M, Smartsheets, or similar)
• Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and coordinating delivery processes