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Page Mechanical Group, Inc.

Electrical Project Manager

Page Mechanical Group, Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450

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BUILT TO CONNECT Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION This role is responsible for managing retrofit controls projects from initial site assessment through installation and commissioning for asphalt plant automation systems. The Project Manager conducts field audits to document existing plant conditions, ensures engineering has complete information to design panel replacements, manages customer communication throughout the project, and coordinates with service teams for installation and startup. Most projects involve control panel replacements in existing structures. Several concurrent projects may be concurrently assigned.

LOCATION This is an onsite position in Chattanooga, TN

NOTE Qualified applicants must have experience with Electronics, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics.

Key Deliverables

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

Key Activities & Responsibilities Field Assessment (Primary Focus):

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

Project Coordination:

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

Customer Communication:

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

Installation & Commissioning Coordination:

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

General:

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

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are: 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)

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field

Experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, or plant automation

Background in field service, commissioning, or technical sales support

Familiarity with asphalt plant or heavy equipment operations

Experience with site assessments or technical audits

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations None

Our Culture and Values Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of customers

Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business

Respect for all individuals

Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation

Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements: Up to 50% travel, predominately domestic, potentially some international

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop and kneel, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must be able to climb to gain access to various pieces of equipment; this includes working with hand and power tools when necessary. The employee occasionally is required to work at elevated heights using personal protective equipment when required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee must be able to operate an automobile and travel by airplane. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury due to exposure to an office environment, such as computer work. The employee is regularly exposed to work-related travel conditions and hazards, including automobile and airline travel. Travel may occur outside normal working hours. The employee is also frequently exposed to a shop and warehouse environment and asphalt plant environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to inclement weather conditions and will be in the vicinity of moving equipment and operating machinery. The employee will occasionally be in areas and engaged in tasks for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

Note: This job description is intended to be a general guideline of areas of responsibility. There will be incidental tasks not listed on a job description that may arise at various times. As a member of the Astec team, supplemental tasks may be assigned. Each employee is expected to help in these areas to meet temporally critical needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

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