Project Manager, Operations Manager

About Us

Plant Power & Control Systems is a leading manufacturer of custom electrical control systems, serving industrial and commercial clients with high-quality products and services.

Project Manager

Calera, Alabama

The Project Manager will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple switch gear manufacturing projects and broader customer programs. This role bridges tactical delivery of individual projects with strategic oversight of long‑term customer programs, ensuring on‑time delivery, financial performance, and cross‑functional alignment between engineering, production, and customer teams. Strong technical understanding of electrical systems and switch gear, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple work streams are required.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key customer programs encompassing multiple switch gear projects.
• Develop and manage project roadmaps, timelines, and budgets to ensure alignment with company objectives and customer expectations.
• Lead cross‑functional coordination across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to deliver integrated program outcomes.
• Track and report on overall program performance, risk, and profitability.
• Drive standardization and process improvement across projects to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery predictability.
• Support business development teams in defining project scopes, cost estimates, and proposals for large or repeat customers.
• Plan, schedule, and manage individual switch gear projects from order entry through delivery and installation support.
• Define project scope, milestones, and deliverables, coordinating with design, procurement, and production teams.
• Monitor project budgets, change orders, and material costs to ensure profitability.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, resource conflicts, and schedule impacts.
• Maintain clear communication and documentation with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, safety requirements, and customer standards.

• 5+ years of experience in project/program management required. Experience in electrical equipment or switch gear manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi‑phase projects involving custom‑engineered products.
• Strong understanding of switch gear design, electrical distribution systems, and manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP systems.

• Strategic and tactical thinking.
• Financial acumen: understands cost structures, margins, and forecasting.
• Technical fluency in power distribution equipment and custom manufacturing.
• Collaborative leadership across engineering, production, and customer interfaces.
• Results‑oriented mindset with a focus on quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction.

• Health & dental insurance
• Group life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Company paid disability insurance (short and long‑term)
• Vacation and holidays
• 401k

• Commitment to Excellence – consistently exceeds expectations.
• Honesty and Integrity – strive to do what is right and keep promises.
• Safety – create a safe working environment in all operating locations.
• Respect – honor the rights of all involved.
• Communication – communicate clearly and directly with all involved.
• Employee Satisfaction – create employee opportunities for growth and development.
• Innovation and Creativity – apply creative ingenuity to make us better, faster, and first.
• Resiliency – no obstacle will stop us from accomplishing our goals.
• Teamwork – above all else, work together as one team of professionals.

• License
  
  Required:
  
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• Job Location s: US-AL-Calera

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