About the Company:

At Lincoln Electric Products Co. Inc., we specialize in the design, manufacture, and distribution of custom equipment tailored to meet the specific applications and requirements of our customers. Our product range includes:

• Panelboards: Up to 2000A
• Service and Distribution Switchboards: Up to 8000A
• Generator Connection Boxes
• Generator Output Switchboards
• Single and Double-Ended Substations

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, custom-designed solutions that address the unique needs of our clients across various industries.

Job Overview
Lincoln Electric Products Co., Inc. seeks a Project Manager III to join its dynamic team. The Project Manager III (PM III) is responsible for end-to-end execution of assigned projects within an engineered-to-order electrical manufacturing environment. This role owns schedule coordination, customer communication, internal cross-functional alignment, and identification and mitigation of commercial risk. The PM III is accountable for delivering projects on time, maintaining documentation integrity, and protecting project margin.

This full-time, exempt position reports directly to the Manager - Project Manager.

Work Arrangement: Onsite – Monday-Friday

Working Conditions: Office Environment

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Designing and drawing Switchboards/ Panelboards.
• Reviewing outgoing engineering submittal drawings for technical and contractual accuracy.
• Evaluating and interpreting customer specifications and drawings to create an accurate bill ofmaterials.
• Providing phone support and direct interaction with customers and employees to obtain sales
• Reviewing returned drawings and submittals of same, analyzing and processing markup/comments, and communicating changes to the internal and external stakeholders
• Review contract documents and interpret technical specifications to ensure product compliance and prepare change order pricing and quotations if needed.
• Coordinate and facilitate the completion of Short Circuit and Coordination Studies.
• Releasing equipment for production and delivery to an in-house shop.
• Coordinating deliveries with customers.
• Enter orders into the company ERP software system.
• Configure and order long lead time major materials/components for the project.
• Perform visits to survey site layout and logistical challenges as needed.
• Provide post-sales support for equipment.

Performance Metrics

• Customer Communication Responsiveness (within 24 business hours)
• Proactive schedule updates before customer inquiry
• Gross Margin variance vs. estimate
• On-time submittal completion
• RFI aging and response cycle time
• Schedule adherence to committed ship dates
• Early identification of scope gaps and deviation opportunities

Skills, Requirements, and Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, required
• Mechanical engineering Bachelor along with experience in a switchboard manufacturing environment may be considered.
• Minimum of five years within the Switchboard and Panelboards manufacturing industry.
• Good knowledge about Switchboard Industry UL standard UL891, UL1558, UL67, UL50, UL50E, etc.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and specifications
• Strong knowledge of breakers, bus systems, switchboards, and power distribution equipment
• Experience in engineered-to-order manufacturing
• Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with team members.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Proficiency with MS Excel

Preferred qualification

• PMP Certification
• Knowledge of web-based vendor configuration tools such as Schneider’s SE Advantage, Eaton’s Bid Manager, and ABB’s Empower
• Ability to create customer-facing dashboards and data visualizations
• Experience using project management tools: Asana, MS Project, etc.
• Basic working knowledge of AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude) and/or software automation

Pay: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Switchgear Manufacturing : 4 years (Required)
• Panelboard Manufacturing: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Union, NJ 07083 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Union, NJ 07083: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person