Engineering Project Manager - Manufacturing

Full time FlexStaff is seeking a Project Manager for our client, a leader in mission-critical power quality solutions. The Project Manager will take ownership of complex power system projects from order entry through commissioning and closeout. This is a key role central to their commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and technical excellence.

Salary: $110k - $120k Location: Middletown, NY (Hybrid)

Reporting to the Director of Operations and Project Management, the Project Manager will serve as the primary project authority, working cross-functionally with engineering, service, sales, and customers to deliver systems that include UPS, generators, switchgear, and more — while maintaining budget, schedule, and scope integrity. Responsibilities Full Project Ownership: Manage all technical and commercial aspects of assigned projects from order entry through final acceptance.

Customer Interface: Serve as the main point of contact for clients and contractors; lead site meetings and coordinate technical communication. Cross-Departmental Leadership: Align Sales, Service, Engineering, Purchasing, and Accounting to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Schedule & Budget Management: Develop project schedules, track milestones, manage invoicing, and ensure profitability targets are met or exceeded.

Documentation & Reporting: Oversee the creation and approval of technical documentation, test procedures, submittals, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs). Testing & Commissioning: Coordinate FAT, startup, and SAT activities; host customer-witnessed testing events (domestic & international). Logistics Oversight: Manage all shipping documentation and coordination of inbound shipments from Germany; oversee vendor quality compliance.

Team Oversight: Direct daily site activities, communicate goals to technicians/vendors, review timesheets and expenses, and provide clear direction to ensure compliance with scope and deadlines. Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve internal project management processes. Project Reporting: Generate and present project reports and critical updates to senior management.

Support Service Projects: Step in to manage or support service-led initiatives as needed. Invoice & Payment Management: Supervise project-related billing and assist in resolving payment or contract issues. Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

• 3–10 years in the design, application, or service of industrial/commercial products — ideally in electrical power or controls
• 3–5 years of successful experience managing system-level technical projects, including customer/vendor interaction and full project lifecycle execution
• Familiarity with contract language, budgeting, scheduling, and commissioning processes for UPS and related systems Licenses &

• PMP or PMI certification preferred
• OSHA certification preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Deep understanding of electrical power system components: UPS, generators, switchgear, etc.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and MS Project (or equivalent scheduling software)
• Skilled in reading/analyzing technical documents, test procedures, and project contracts
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proven leadership and coordination skills with ability to manage cross-functional teams
• Ability to direct field teams and external vendors effectively
• Strong troubleshooting, cost control, and time management capabilities Work Environment & Physical Demands
• Primary work performed in an office setting with periodic visits to customer and job sites, including active construction environments
• Moderate physical activity may be required, including lifting up to 50 lbs and use of test equipment
• Must be available for frequent travel (≥50%) including overnight stays and occasional international trips Benefits
• 401(k) matching 3%
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).