Project Manager- Switchgear

About Us:

At Lincoln Electric Products Co. Inc., we specialize in the design, manufacture, and distribution of custom equipment tailored to meet the specific applications and requirements of our customers. Our product range includes:

• Panelboards: Up to 2000A
• Service and Distribution Switchboards: Up to 8000A
• Generator Connection Boxes
• Generator Output Switchboards
• Single and Double-Ended Substations

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, custom-designed solutions that address the unique needs of our clients across various industries.

Job Overview
Lincoln Electric Products Co., Inc. seeks a Project Manager II (PM II) is responsible for end-to-end execution of assigned projects within an engineered-to-order electrical manufacturing environment. This role owns schedule coordination, customer communication, internal cross-functional alignment, and identification and mitigation of commercial risk. The PM II is accountable for delivering projects on time, maintaining documentation integrity, and protecting project margin.

This full-time, exempt position reports directly to the Project Manager Supervisor.

Working Conditions: On site - Office Environment

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage projects from post-award handoff through shipment, billing, and closeout.
• Review contract plans, specifications to identify scope, technical requirements, risks, and gaps
• Effectively manage and communicate customer and project expectations to both internal and external stakeholders
• Develop, execute, and monitor project plans
• Lead cross-functional project kickoff and project check-in meetings with internal departments
• Manage RFIs and technical clarifications with Engineering and customers.
• Track production milestones and proactively address schedule risks
• Maintain accurate project documentation and system updates with support from project coordinators
• Identify, draft, and escalate change orders when scope deviations occur
• Coordinate billing milestones and ensure alignment with shipment progress
• Communicate professionally with customers and maintain project-level relationships
• Support warranty-phase issue coordination when required
• Close-out projects including developing “lessons-learned” reports and sending record submittals and O&M manuals to customers
• Report project progress to PM Department manager

Performance Metrics

• Customer Communication Responsiveness (within 24 business hours)
• Proactive schedule updates before customer inquiry
• Gross Margin variance vs. estimate
• On-time submittal completion
• RFI aging and response cycle time
• Schedule adherence to committed ship dates
• Early identification of scope gaps and deviation opportunities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365: Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, etc.
• 3–7 years of project management experience in manufacturing, construction, or engineered-to-order environments
• Ability to interpret contract plans and specifications including riser diagrams, equipment schedules, floor plans, etc.
• Demonstrated excellence in successfully managing project milestones, risk, and customer experience
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using ERP systems preferred
• Working knowledge of UL891 and UL67 electrical distribution equipment
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code
• PMP Certification
• Knowledge of web-based vendor configuration tools such as Schneider’s SE Advantage, Eaton’s Bid Manager, and ABB’s Empower
• Ability to create customer-facing dashboards and data visualizations
• Experience using of project management tools: Asana, MS Project, etc.
• Basic working knowledge of AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude) and/or software automation

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future need sponsorship?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Project Manager: 3 years (Preferred)
• Switchboards: 2 years (Required)
• Panelboards: 2 years (Required)
• Switchgear: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Union, NJ 07083 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Union, NJ 07083: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000