Position: Power Solutions Project Manager
Location: Bellevue, WA (up to 50% travel to project sites across the U.S)
Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of extension)
 
Responsibilities:
Program Coordination & Oversight

• Responsible for the coordination and completion of 12 simultaneous power solution projects across multiple U.S. sites
• Oversee all aspects of the power deployment program from feasibility through commissioning and handover
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of all projects
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of the program, including monthly flash updates and executive summaries
• Lead and direct the work of contractors, vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams
• Perform a variety of tasks ranging from technical design review to stakeholder management to regulatory coordination

Client Specifications & Quality Assurance

• Follow and verify that Client specifications are met across all power infrastructure installations
• Ensure all electrical equipment, switchgear, generators, and associated systems comply with Client's technical standards and design requirements
• Conduct quality reviews at each project phase to validate adherence to Client specifications before progressing to next milestone
• Verify vendor deliverables, shop drawings, and equipment submittals meet Client's engineering standards
• Coordinate with Client's internal engineering teams to resolve specification questions and obtain approvals
• Document and track any deviations from Client specifications, securing proper waivers or corrective actions

Switchgear (SWGR) Orders & Management

• Own the end-to-end switchgear procurement process: specification development, vendor selection, purchase order issuance, and delivery tracking
• Track SWGR lead times (10-26 weeks) across all sites and ensure orders are placed to meet project timelines
• Coordinate with Eaton and other SWGR manufacturers on custom configurations and delivery schedules
• Verify switchgear meets Client specifications including voltage ratings, bus configurations, and protection schemes
• Monitor factory acceptance testing (FAT) and coordinate site delivery logistics
• Escalate SWGR delivery risks immediately when lead times threaten project schedules

Air Permits - Submission & Tracking

• Own the air permit application process for all sites requiring stationary generator installations
• Prepare and submit air permit applications across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments
• Track permit application status, agency review timelines, and approval milestones for each site
• Navigate complex permitting scenarios including CEQA approvals, non-attainment areas, and emission offset requirements
• Coordinate with environmental consultants (Trinity) to develop permit applications and emission calculations
• Maintain a permit tracking log with submission dates, agency contacts, expected approval dates, and required follow-ups
• Proactively identify permitting risks and develop contingency plans to avoid schedule impacts
• Ensure all emission data (HAP, formaldehyde, startup profiles) is obtained from generator vendors (Enchanted Rock) for permit applications

Project Execution & Delivery

• Drive end-to-end project lifecycle: feasibility, design, procurement, permitting, installation, commissioning, and handover
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reports
• Coordinate contractor mobilization, equipment procurement, and installation activities
• Identify and resolve critical path blockers with urgency; escalate issues proactively
• Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals under compressed timelines

Electrical & Power Systems

• Oversee deployment of temporary and permanent natural gas and diesel generator systems (1-5MW scale)
• Manage utility coordination including transformer upgrades, switchgear installations, and service upgrades with utility companies
• Review and validate electrical designs, single-line diagrams, load calculations, and power distribution configurations
• Coordinate natural gas pipeline connections, meter installations, and pressure requirements
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, and local electrical codes

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for utility companies, general contractors, generator vendors, and internal Client teams
• Coordinate with Property Construction Managers (PCMs) at each site
• Provide weekly status updates and monthly program reports to leadership
• Manage vendor relationships and hold contractors accountable to deliverables and timelines

Site Launches

• Travel to project sites during critical installation and commissioning phases
• Oversee equipment startup, testing, and acceptance procedures
• Ensure safe energization and transition to operations

 
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Energy Systems, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on project management experience in electrical infrastructure, power generation, or utility-scale energy projects
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures including:
  • Medium and low voltage switchgear (480V-15kV)
  • Transformer sizing, installation, and commissioning
  • Generator systems (natural gas and diesel, 500kW-5MW)
  • Utility interconnection and service upgrades
  • Power metering and protection systems
• Demonstrated experience managing 10+ concurrent projects simultaneously
• Experience with switchgear procurement — ordering, tracking lead times, verifying specifications, and coordinating delivery
• Experience with air permitting — preparing applications, tracking submissions, and managing agency interactions for stationary power generation equipment
• Ability to follow and verify compliance with owner/client technical specifications across all project deliverables
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to navigate utility timelines, easements, service applications, and capacity constraints
• Leads and directs the work of others — proven experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to execute at speed — comfortable with compressed timelines and parallel workstreams
• PMP, PE, or equivalent certification preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically to project sites during critical phases
• Proficiency with project management tools (Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent)

 
Preferred:

• Experience with Client or large-scale industrial/logistics facility power infrastructure
• Knowledge of natural gas pipeline design, metering, and pressure regulation
• Experience in CEQA compliance and non-attainment area permitting (California)
• Experience managing vendor proposals and procurement for generator rental/purchase
• Background in commissioning and energization of critical facility power systems
• OSHA 30 certification

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 70.00/hr.