Why IPS?
If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work - if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us!
Benefits:
· Paid Time Off (PTO) · 401k Employer Match · Bonus Incentives · Extensive Training & Career Development Programs · Tuition Reimbursement Program · Medical, Dental and Vision plans · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · And more!
This is a remote, territory-based role supporting customers throughout Florida. Regular travel within the region is required.
Responsibilities & Expectations:
The Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of PowerGuard projects from order handoff through final completion and closeout. This position serves as the primary point of coordination between the customer, sales, operations, service, suppliers, subcontractors, and other internal teams. The Project Manager will take ownership of project schedules, communication, documentation, financial performance, equipment and material coordination, and issue resolution. The goal of this role is to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope and budget, while providing our customers with a high level of communication and service.
- Manage assigned projects from sales handoff through completion, invoicing, and project closeout.
- Review project scope, specifications, proposals, purchase orders, contracts, equipment requirements, and customer expectations at project kickoff.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and required customer commitments.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution and provide regular, proactive status updates.
- Coordinate equipment, materials, subcontractors, freight, site requirements, startup, commissioning, and other project activities.
- Work closely with PowerGuard sales, service, operations, purchasing, and administrative teams to ensure projects move forward without unnecessary delays.
- Monitor project costs, revenue, gross margin, change orders, billing milestones, and overall financial performance.
- Identify potential scope changes and ensure change orders are properly documented and approved before additional work is performed.
- Identify project risks or delays early and develop action plans to keep projects on schedule.
- Coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers regarding equipment availability, documentation, technical requirements, and delivery schedules.
- Conduct regular project reviews and maintain accurate project documentation, correspondence, schedules, and customer commitments.
- Escalate significant technical, commercial, scheduling, or customer issues when additional support is required.
- Coordinate project turnover to the appropriate service/support teams upon completion.
- Ensure final documentation, customer acceptance, invoicing requirements, and closeout activities are completed promptly.
- Support continuous improvement of PowerGuard’s project management processes and customer experience.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant industry experience will be considered.
- Prior project management experience in power generation, electrical equipment, construction, industrial services, mechanical/electrical contracting, or a related technical industry preferred.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with responsibility for schedule, cost, customer communication, and execution.
- Strong financial understanding, including project budgets, revenue, margin, cost tracking, forecasting, and change-order management.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively across sales, operations, service, purchasing, finance, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Comfortable holding internal and external stakeholders accountable for project commitments and deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project/business management systems.
- Experience with standby and distributed power generation systems, including generator sets, automatic transfer switches, switchgear, paralleling equipment, and associated electrical/mechanical systems preferred,
- Experience working with generator manufacturers, electrical contractors, general contractors, consulting engineers, and end users preferred.
- Familiarity with Rehlko/Kohler or other major power-generation equipment is a plus.
- PMP certification or formal project-management training is a plus but not required.
You’ll thrive at IPS if you…
- Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.
- Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.
- Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You’re proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.
- Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.
Who We Are:
At IPS, we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 40,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.
When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.