Industrial Project Manager

ABOUT IPME CORP.

IPME Corp. is a nationwide industrial electrical contractor and licensed engineering firm operating in over 40 U.S. jurisdictions . We specialize in the installation, relocation, commissioning, and maintenance of complex industrial electrical systems across food & beverage, automotive, material handling, and building materials sectors.

Registered with ISNetworld and Avetta and carrying an industry-leading EMR, IPME is built on precision, safety, and performance. Based in Cartersville, GA, this role puts you at the center of IPME's field operations — leading high-stakes projects from mobilization through closeout in environments where execution excellence is non-negotiable.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Project Manager to own the full project lifecycle for complex, large-scale electrical installations across the United States. This is not a desk job — you will be on site, leading crews, interfacing with owners and GCs, and driving projects to safe, on-time, code-compliant completion. You will be expected to bring leadership, technical depth, and a calm presence under pressure on high-profile, high-risk assignments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead end-to-end project management for industrial electrical installations including MV/LV power distribution, industrial controls, PLC systems, and network infrastructure

Serve as primary point of contact for owners, GCs, engineers, and AHJs throughout project execution

Manage site crews, subcontractors, and self-perform labor across simultaneous project sites

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout documentation

Ensure all work is performed in strict compliance with NEC, OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and applicable IEC and ANSI standards

Conduct and lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safety briefings, and enforcement of LOTO and arc flash protocols on high-energy systems

Coordinate startup, commissioning, and acceptance testing activities with engineers and equipment OEMs

Manage ISNetworld / Avetta compliance documentation and client safety prequalification requirements

Provide field-level technical direction and mentor journeyman and apprentice electricians

Collaborate with the estimating team on project scoping, change management, and lessons learned

Travel up to 75% of the time nationally; manage extended mobilizations as projects require

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of project management experience in industrial electrical contracting — not commercial or residential

Demonstrated command of the National Electrical Code (NEC / NFPA 70) and its application in industrial environments

Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 & 1926 General Industry and Construction safety standards

Experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, motor controls (MCC), and industrial network infrastructure

Proven ability to manage multi-trade crews and concurrent projects in high-pressure environments

Strong proficiency with project management tools: scheduling software, RFI/submittal tracking, budget management

OSHA 30 Construction or General Industry certification (required)

Valid driver's license; ability to obtain access credentials for food & beverage, automotive, and logistics facilities

Comfort operating in confined spaces, at heights, and in energized electrical environments per NFPA 70E

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Journeyman or Master Electrician license (any jurisdiction ) strongly preferred

Experience with ISNetworld, Avetta, or similar contractor safety management platforms

Familiarity with IEC, TIA, ANSI standards and international equipment commissioning

Prior project management in food & beverage, automotive assembly, or cold storage / warehouse environments

NFPA 70E or Arc Flash Awareness certification

Experience with equipment relocation, rigging coordination, and recommissioning projects

PMP or equivalent project management certification

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive b ase salary commensurate with experience and licensure

Per diem and full travel expense coverage for all field

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Access to high-complexity, high-visibility projects across the United States

A lean, expert team where your decisions carry weight and your voice is heard

Opportunity to grow with a company expanding its national footprint rapidly

STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE REFERENCE

NEC / NFPA 70

OSHA 1910

OSHA 1926

NFPA 70E

NFPA 79

IEC

ANSI

TIA

ISNetworld

Avetta