Project Manager - Switchgear

RMS Energy Co, LLC is a power services company focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous growth. The Project Manager will lead complex electrical infrastructure projects from kickoff through closeout, managing scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, technical execution, compliance, risks, subcontractors, and stakeholder communication. The role supports projects involving switchgear, substations, relay replacements, and protection and control upgrades across commercial, industrial, and power generation facilities in the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of assigned projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Define scope, deliverables, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders
• Coordinate with engineering, field services, subcontractors, and clients to ensure project alignment
• Manage contracts and ensure compliance from both a technical and commercial perspective
• Interpret customer requirements and convert them into actionable project plans
• Oversee technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and quality of project execution
• Track progress, identify risks, and implement contingency plans as needed
• Monitor subcontractor performance and issue RFPs as applicable
• Provide clear and consistent communication across internal and external teams
• Drive process improvements and promote PMO best practices
• Own project outcomes and ensure alignment with RMS Energy’s high standards
• Perform engineering reviews, initiate corrective actions, and support technical troubleshooting
• Assist with forecasting, reporting, and PMO documentation
• Ensure field implementation meets all safety standards and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Proven communication skills with internal teams, subcontractors, and external clients
• Understanding of the power industry landscape, EPC relationships, and service execution
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders and technical disciplines
• 5+ years of relevant experience in project management
• Familiarity with electrical systems, substations, switchgear, and control/protection upgrades
• Skilled in Microsoft Project and the MS Office Suite
• Willingness to travel up to 30% across the continental U.S
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related technical field (or equivalent work experience)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid and current driver's license
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Comfortable visiting field sites with varied temperatures (20–100°F), noise levels, and PPE requirements
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs and sit or work at a computer for extended periods
• Requires good vision, hearing, and English proficiency for safe, effective communication in noisy environments
• Experience in commercial or industrial power systems is highly preferred
• PMP certification or NETA 2/3/4 preferred
• Prior experience with relay upgrades, switchgear retrofits, commissioning, or protection/control projects
• Familiarity with NETA standards, OSHA guidelines, and PMO methodologies
• Working knowledge of installation, testing, and retrofitting of electrical distribution systems