Project Manager

Title: Project Manager

Location: Remote, 75% travel

Job Type: Permanent/Direct-Hire

Compensation: $110,000 annually

Industry: Manufacturing

About The Role

We are seeking a Project Manager to support a specialized contractor in the power generation and industrial electrical sector. This role oversees projects from initial scope evaluation through safe and successful completion. The position requires extensive client interaction to clarify requirements, provide ongoing updates, and ensure project milestones are met. This is a fast-paced, high-visibility, and largely on-site role involving approximately 75% travel. Success in this role requires strong project management experience, exceptional communication abilities, financial acumen, safety leadership, and a high degree of confidentiality.

Job Description

In this role, you will oversee the full lifecycle of nuclear and industrial electrical projects, ensuring safe, on-schedule, and on-budget execution. You will coordinate closely with clients, internal teams, owners, and subcontractors while managing project scope, estimates, schedules, risk, documentation, and close-out activities. This position includes extensive travel, on-site management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout each project phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform site walk-downs and evaluate RFQ opportunities as assigned
• Support proposal development by creating scope of work and proposal content for resource planning, budgeting, and execution
• Coordinate and monitor transmission of submittals and approvals internally and between clients and subcontractors
• Oversee project activities and communication among clients/owners, subcontractors, and internal personnel
• Manage and document scope of work, schedules, budgets, change orders, and technical specifications
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, company policies, procedures, and contractual requirements
• Lead project close-out activities, including reconciliation, lessons learned, and final reporting
• Collaborate across functional teams to define scope, cost, and schedule; establish baselines; identify risks; and monitor/report on performance
• Provide on-site project management and travel as required (approx. 75%)
• Supervise and provide leadership to project management administrative staff, including training, coaching, performance feedback, and employee development
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Support ISO 9001 initiatives by recommending process improvements and participating in audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions
• Maintain availability for variable work schedules based on project needs, including responding to calls unless pre-approved for time off
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• 5–7 years of experience in the power generation services or industrial electrical industry
• 3–5 years of onsite construction project management with P&L responsibility
• Strong financial acumen
• Experience leading union personnel
• Ability to gain unescorted access to nuclear facilities
• Proficiency with project estimating and project management software
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint/server file management
• Expert-level blueprint reading
• Exceptional math, organization, analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure to meet critical deadlines
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to professionally represent company values with strong business ethics
• Detail-oriented and able to communicate diplomatically with customers, suppliers, and employees
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical
  
  

Preferred

• Knowledge of medium-voltage electrical bus duct systems and transformer components
• Experience in ISO 9001 environments
• Experience with process improvement, internal audits, risk assessment, or corrective actions
  
  

Physical Demands

• Frequent travel by air and vehicle
• Frequent sitting and/or standing for extended periods
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to key, grasp, hold, pinch, or handle materials
• Ability to see clearly at close range, including computer work
• Occasional bending or stooping
• Regular lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs (with assistance for over 50 lbs)
• Ability to move throughout worksites and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to hear and distinguish speech and environmental sounds
• Ability to work in stressful conditions and maintain focus for long periods
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities
  
  

Benefits

This company offers competitive pay based on experience and certifications, along with comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Employees can take advantage of a 401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid time off, and holidays, while also benefiting from opportunities to advance within a respected, nationally recognized organization. With a team culture that emphasizes grit, precision, and craftsmanship, employees are encouraged to pursue professional growth and leadership development in a supportive, safety-first environment. Beyond benefits and career advancement, team members gain the satisfaction of knowing their work directly contributes to powering communities nationwide.

How To Apply

Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

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