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ASTEC · 2 days ago

Electrical Project Manager

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. The Electrical Project Manager is responsible for managing retrofit controls projects from initial site assessment through installation and commissioning for asphalt plant automation systems.

Machinery

Hiring Manager

Duane Hill

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site field audits to document existing control system conditions including panel locations, space constraints, wiring, and sensor configurations

Create comprehensive site documentation packages (photos, measurements, equipment lists) to support engineering design

Serve as single point of contact for customers from project kickoff through commissioning completion

Coordinate project schedules between engineering, Controls Center manufacturing, and field service teams

Monitor project progress and proactively communicate status, risks, and schedule changes to customers and internal stakeholders

Conduct detailed site surveys of existing control systems and plant configurations

Document space claims, panel dimensions, and mounting locations

Catalog existing wiring, conduit routing, and sensor installations

Identify integration points with existing plant equipment

Photograph and measure existing conditions for engineering reference

Assess for MCC and control house requirements when applicable

Validate that field documentation is complete before releasing to electrical design team

Attend work order meetings to ensure project scope is clearly defined

Track project milestones from engineering release through manufacturing to shipment

Coordinate delivery timing with customer readiness and service team availability

Serve as primary customer contact for assigned retrofit projects

Provide proactive status updates on project progress

Manage customer expectations on delivery dates and installation schedules

Resolve customer questions and concerns, escalating technical issues as needed

Schedule field service teams for panel installation and commissioning

Ensure service teams have complete documentation (drawings, manuals, project notes)

Monitor installation progress and address issues that arise during startup

Coordinate final customer acceptance and project closeout

Maintains a correspondence file for each project containing copies of letters, faxes, telephone numbers, conversation notes, e-mails, customer meeting notes, field drawings and sketches, layouts, and any other pertinent communications

Secures timely involvement of appropriate Regional Sales Manager whenever a change of project scope is needed

Ensures changes of scope are documented and vetted through a Change Review System (CRS)

Follows company policies and procedures at all times

Follows proper safety rules and procedures at all times

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical TechnologyControl SystemsProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteField Service ExperienceTechnical Sales SupportCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Associates degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics, Industrial Automation, or related field, plus minimum 3 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control system schematics

Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Willingness to travel up to 50% (primarily domestic site visits)