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Project Manager
San Jose, CA
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Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for being an organized, service-orientated individual to manage projects for a variety of Customers. Position is responsible for communicating with a variety of departments, vendors, employees, and customers to ensure projects are completed on time and to budget. Position also will suggest additional services to Customers that will enhance and/or ensure the safety and efficiency of the Customer’s operation.


Responsibilities

Complete Power Systems Tech duties including but not limited to:

  • Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems.
  • MCC’s, Breakers and moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
  • Test and calibrate electro-mechanical, solid-state, and digital relays.
  • Low, Medium and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.
  • Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
  • Total responsibility for awarded jobs includes but is not limited to:
  • Order material as needed;
  • Order subcontract services as needed. Use purchase order and subcontract agreement.
  • Follow up on all deliveries of materials to ensure job stays on schedule.
  • Meet customers on-site and review and identify their needs as needed.
  • Schedule jobs with customer.
  • Generate work orders for technicians.
  • Prioritize and formulate an appropriate schedule to execute client work.
  • Generate accurate detailed reports on a timely basis.
  • Provide technical support to the field service personnel as it relates to testing and troubleshooting of electrical power distribution systems.
  • Willing to work on or field supervise projects as needed.
  • Communicate with clients, management and their team for effective problem resolution and transfer of pertinent information.
  • Accountable for maintaining status of projects and providing the client with this information.
  • Conduct client communication in a highly customer service-oriented manner and potentially expand the scope of project work as well as negotiate any extra charges associated with work performed.
  • Help manage the on-going schedule and travel planning to facilitate timely response to customers.
  • Work may require flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work. Must be available for out-of-town work.
  • All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance of all regulatory law.
  • Observe all safety rules and Best Practices; Follow all company policies and procedures.
  • Other duties assigned.


Required Experience and Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in related field or experience equivalency and a minimum of 5 years related experience.
  • Ability to read and understand complex blueprints, schematics, parts lists, and additional technical materials for troubleshooting circuit breakers and electrical power equipment.
  • Experience in a testing environment. NETA Certification.
  • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and peers.
  • Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.
  • Good customer service, time management and follow-up skills.
  • Self-management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.
  • Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
  • Able to work with various people throughout the organization-Customer Focused.
  • Focus on accuracy and efficiencies.
  • For positions that utilize a company vehicle, will be required to have a valid driver’s license.


Travel: Up to 50%


Compensation: Pay ranges from $58-65 an hour (depending on experience) per hour and eligible for overtime.


Daily meal and incidentals per diem available when traveling for overnight work at a rate of $50-$75/day with lodging provided.


M-F: first 8 hours is straight time after the 8 th time and a half after the 8 th hour to the 10 th hour after the 10th hour is double time.

Saturdays are time and a half and go to double time after the 8th hour. Sundays are double time.


Phone reimbursement up to $75/mo, company vehicle, fuel card/ fleet maintenance, laptop, boot reimbursement $150/yr, $750/yr clothing allowance.


Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.


Benefits: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, anniversary bonuses, Employee Ownership Plan, matching 401k, and paid time off.


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