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 base 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

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No