Commercial Project Manager

Summary

The Commercial Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, high-value customer projects from post-order handoff through final delivery. This senior-level role requires demonstrated experience managing manufactured electrical equipment, integrated or skidded solutions, or mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Based onsite in Marietta, Ohio, this role works closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to ensure disciplined execution, clear communication, and on-time delivery.

The Commercial Project Manager serves as the primary commercial owner of assigned projects, coordinating cross-functional execution, managing customer relationships, and ensuring contractual, schedule, and delivery commitments are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects from contract review through shipment and customer acceptance
• Serve as the primary customer point of contact for project execution and commercial matters
• Lead internal project kickoff meetings with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Identify project risks, constraints, and changes early and drive timely resolution
• Commercial & Contract Management
• Review and interpret customer contracts, purchase orders, and scope documents
• Manage scope clarifications and change orders in coordination with sales
• Ensure alignment between quoted scope, engineered design, and manufactured deliverables
• Support invoicing milestones, delivery documentation, and customer acceptance processes

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as the central point of coordination across engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and sales
• Drive accountability and execution across multiple internal teams
• Maintain configuration control and clear communication as projects evolve
• Escalate issues appropriately while maintaining customer confidence
• Customer & Stakeholder Management
• Lead customer status calls and provide clear, consistent reporting
• Communicate professionally with customer representatives and internal leadership
• Manage expectations related to schedule, testing, logistics, and delivery
• Represent the organization with credibility in high-stakes project environments

Required Qualifications

7+ years of project management experience in electrical equipment manufacturing, infrastructure, or integrated power systems
Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects
Strong understanding of manufacturing-based delivery models
Experience interfacing directly with customers, EPCs, or contractors
Ability to interpret contracts, schedules, and technical documentation
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
Ability to work onsite in Marietta, OH and collaborate closely with plant-based teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with integrated or prefabricated electrical systems

Mission-critical or data center project experience

Familiarity with ERP and project tracking tools (e.g., M2M, Smartsheets, or similar)

Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and delivery coordination

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