Project Manager Power Distribution

We are seeking individuals with boundless energy, unwavering persistence, and an appetite for learning. We value individuals who approach challenges with enthusiasm and creativity.

If you're ready to embark on a journey of continuous growth and contribute to meaningful solutions, we want you on our team.

As a Power Distribution Project Manager, you will have direct and daily contact with our customers and suppliers. You will be tasked with managing projects and fostering relationships that will help grow our business.

Success is measured by meeting sales and resource development objectives while working towards exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

You will be working closely with the Power Distribution Manager, Technical Account Managers, and Application Engineers as you grow and apply your skills, knowledge, and abilities.

The successful candidate must be innovative, passionate, and resourceful while demonstrating technical skills.

How you’ll make an impact :

• Work in conjunction with Technical Account Managers and Application Engineers to review power distribution project specifications (both technically and commercially), compile and submit project proposals utilizing AWC’s products and resources to meet the customer’s specifications and ensure that all project requirements and milestones are met throughout the order cycle
• Maintain a knowledge base on current Smart Power System technologies and methodologies, and understand how AWC can leverage our internal automation competencies to help improve our customer’s experience when interfacing with their power distribution equipment
• Provide field presence when necessary to oversee Factory Acceptance Tests as well as field startup and commissioning efforts being performed by sub-contractors and / or AWC Application Engineers
• Develop and maintain strong professional and interpersonal relationships with immediate customers. Develop an understanding of the customers’ operations and their project goals to aid in successful application of our products
• Understand and manage the quotation and order processes. Understand special applications, how to address them, and where to source the appropriate products for a given application
• Ensure project success through follow-up and lessons-learned on proposals, equipment orders, project schedules, document transmittals, customer change management, material shipments, and life-cycle product support
• Help develop and improve internal processes to maintain project records for easy storage and retrieval of project related documents and associated information

Product Examples :

• Integrated Power Equipment Centers (Packaged Substation Buildings)
• MV & LV Switchgear & Motor Control Centers
• Substation Transformers
• HV Breakers, Switches, and Associated Switchyard Components
• Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Systems
• Substation DC Battery Systems
• Enclosed Variable Speed Drives and Soft Starters
• Power Factor Correction Capacitors
• Bus Duct & Cable Bus
• Protection Relays : Feeder, Motor, Transformer, and Generator
• Power System Automation Solutions
• Field Service for Above Listed Products

Skills you’ll need :

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering OR
• Industrial Technology / Distribution Degree with three years of experience interacting with engineered power distribution products (design, purchasing, selling, maintaining, etc.)
• Knowledge of : Project management practices & procedures; Smart Power Systems; Electric power distribution products, listed above, and their application in the industrial environment;

Pricing strategies; Distribution channels; Technology trends & emerging technologies.

Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate accurately and effectively.

Must be able to effectively interface with a variety of technical as well as project management teams

• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Office / Teams tools to analyze and solve routine problems

Here’s what will set up apart :

• Previous documented experience as a Project Manager focused on Power Distribution or similar electrical projects
• PMP Certification

The Rewards :

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(K) Match
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Career Development Opportunities

About AWC

As employee-owners, we seek to develop fulfilling careers by pushing ourselves to deliver better, safer, more effective automation solutions.

We do this through strategically partnering with the world’s most-recognized brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve problems effectively.

Our team of over 600 employee-owners embrace innovative and creative methods to expand our expertise while providing genuine value to our customers and technology partners.

How We Win Together

We are committed to solving customer problems and are looking for team members that want to be a trusted resource to those looking for a partner who out-knows, out-cares, and out-serves everyone else.

Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together.

Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect.

We know that when people like you are safe to pursue your passions, to learn, to serve, and to share in the rewards from our combined efforts, then we are winning together.