Project Manager, Field Services

Overview

Shermco Industries is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and execute complex electrical testing, commissioning, engineering, and field services projects exceeding $500,000 in contract value.

This role is not a coordinator position. The Project Manager serves as the business owner of the project, accountable for financial performance, schedule execution, contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and client relationship management.

The ideal candidate has successfully managed large-scale industrial, utility, or mission-critical electrical projects and possesses both strong technical understanding and executive-level business discipline.

Shermco Industries is seeking a  Project Manager, Field Services. 

Location: Covering projects in Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska 

Responsibilities

Project Ownership

Assume full P&L responsibility for assigned projects

Manage projects ranging from $500k to multi-million-dollar contracts

Protect and improve project margins through disciplined execution

Maintain accurate forecasting through project completion

Financial Management

Develop and manage detailed project budgets

Monitor labor productivity and cost performance

Maintain forecasting accuracy and revenue alignment

Identify, price, and capture change order opportunities

Manage billing cycles and cash flow exposure

Contract & Scope Control

Interpret and manage contract requirements

Ensure scope clarity and enforce structured change management

Lead RFI development and tracking

Prevent unauthorized scope execution

Risk Management

Develop and maintain formal project risk registers

Proactively mitigate safety, financial, schedule, and resource risks

Escalate high-impact risks appropriately

Lead contingency and recovery planning

Schedule Management

Develop and manage detailed project schedules

Coordinate shutdown windows and critical path milestones

Document and manage delay impacts

Align workforce and engineering resources to schedule demands

Field Leadership & Execution

Lead cross-functional teams including technicians, engineers, and subcontractors

Conduct structured project kickoff meetings

Drive execution quality and minimize rework

Ensure disciplined documentation and turnover standards

Client Relationship Management

Serve as primary client interface

Lead project update meetings and executive briefings

Navigate conflict professionally while protecting Shermco’s interests

Develop opportunities for repeat business

Executive Reporting

Provide clear project performance updates to senior leadership

Present risk summaries, financial forecasts, and mitigation plans

Participate in post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions

Required Qualifications

7+ years of project management experience in electrical construction, testing, commissioning, engineering services, or industrial field services

Demonstrated success managing projects exceeding $500,000 in contract value

Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and margin management

Experience interpreting contracts and managing change orders

Working knowledge of medium- and low-voltage electrical systems

Proven ability to lead large field teams and multi-disciplinary resources

Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive presence

Education
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Equivalent combinations of education and significant relevant project management experience in electrical services environments will be considered.

Qualifications

Experience in NETA testing, commissioning, or power systems services

PMP certification or formal project management training

Background in utility, industrial, data center, or mission-critical environments

Experience managing multi-location or multi-branch teams

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 $127,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.