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ABOUTIPME CORP.

IPME Corp. is a nationwide industrial electrical contractor and licensed engineering firmoperatingin 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 experiencedIndustrial Electrical Project Managerto 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 andmaintainproject 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

• Strongproficiencywith 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, andlogisticsfacilities

• Comfortoperatingin confined spaces, at heights, and in energized electrical environments per NFPA 70E

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license (anyjurisdiction) strongly preferred

• Experience with ISNetworld, Avetta, or similar contractor safety management platforms

• Familiarity with IEC, TIA, ANSIstandardsand 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 salarycommensuratewith experience and licensure

• Per diem and full travel expense coverage for allfield

• 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