Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Interstates is a company dedicated to providing quality electrical, controls, and automation services across the U.S. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex industrial energy projects, build strong client relationships, and drive growth within the energy market. The role involves overseeing project execution, managing client communication, and mentoring project teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead full lifecycle project execution including planning, execution, forecasting, and turnover
- Manage projects involving power generation systems, SCADA integration, and behind-the-meter energy solutions
- Coordinate across construction, engineering, OT, and automation teams to keep projects aligned
- Drive accountability around scope, schedule, budget, and project performance
- Identify project risks early and proactively solve issues before they escalate
- Manage client communication, project reporting, and stakeholder alignment
- Support commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, and operational readiness activities
- Lead change management efforts including scope adjustments and financial impacts
- Improve project delivery standards, tools, reporting, and operational processes
- Mentor project managers and coordinators across teams
Skills
- 7+ years of project management experience in industrial, automation, infrastructure, or energy-related environments
- Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects
- Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, scheduling, and resource management
- Ability to lead across teams and influence without direct authority
- Strong communication and client relationship skills
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and operational challenges
- Experience with ERP systems, scheduling tools, and project reporting platforms
- SCADA systems or industrial automation projects
- Power generation or behind-the-meter energy systems
- Construction and engineering coordination
- Process improvement or operational standardization initiatives
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred
- Equivalent industry experience will also be considered
- Industrial, manufacturing, energy, automation, or EPC project experience strongly preferred
Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus Category=Referral Category 4 - $3,000
- Hybrid - Be Close to an office
- 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Flexible Schedule
- Bonus Incentives and Merit Increases
- Career Coaching and Development
- Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible schedules support work/life balance
- Team events, lunches, and social activities
- Opportunities to give back through community involvement
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