Senior Electrical Project Manager - Engineering

Overview

About ShermcoSince 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Add to that our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical. All done with an emphasis on safety and client service. That’s why we say… if it’s in the electrical power system, Shermco does it.
Project ManagerShermco, the largest independent electrical testing NETA company in North America, has an immediate need for a full time Project Manager in the Irving, TX area.

Position Summary

Shermco is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / PMO Lead to provide operational leadership for a team of Project Managers within our Engineering Services business. This role is responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of electrical engineering, reliability, retrofit, modernization, and power systems projects ranging from small engineering studies to multi-million-dollar programs executed over multiple years.

Service Lines Supported

• Power System Studies (Arc Flash, Coordination, Short Circuit, Load Flow, Harmonic, Motor Starting, FEED and related studies).
• Drives & VFD Services (troubleshooting, repair, startup, commissioning, controls integration, preventative maintenance, emergency support).
• Projects & Retrofits (switchgear, transformers, protection and control upgrades, brownfield retrofits, EPC-style projects, emergency recovery, modernization projects).

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5–6 Project Managers.
• Provide oversight for 100+ active projects annually across multiple service lines.
• Conduct portfolio reviews, resource planning reviews, and project health assessments.
• Monitor project schedules, deliverables, milestones, customer commitments, and risks.
• Lead weekly and monthly WIP reviews and project financial reviews in Business Central.
• Monitor revenue recognition, backlog, forecasting, utilization, margin performance, and billing.
• Identify scope creep and drive change-order management.
• Ensure project planning lines, forecasts, and schedules remain accurate and current.
• Serve as senior escalation point for key customer engagements.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractor, and field-service activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and PM best practices.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Project Management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of project management experience.
• 5+ years managing complex electrical, industrial, utility, engineering, or EPC projects.
• Previous experience leading project managers or project teams.
• Experience managing projects ranging from $10k studies to $5M+ capital projects.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Business Central, WIP methodologies, revenue recognition, forecasting, and project controls preferred.

Success Measures:

• Safety Performance
• Customer Satisfaction
• Project Delivery Performance
• Gross Margin Performance
• Forecast Accuracy
• Backlog Conversion
• WIP Management
• Invoice Cycle Time
• PM Team Development

Requirements:

• Pass pre-employment drug test, and periodic unannounced drug tests.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check with 7 year history.
• Have a valid drivers license and meet minimum motor vehicle insurability standards.
• Take and pass 30 hour OSHA training.
• Ability to work in a field environment subject to changing outdoor conditions.
• Work overtime as needed and willingness to travel to client work locations. Roughly 30% travel expected.
• Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write English.
• Must be flexible and willing to travel overnight for various projects.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Pay Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.