Posted 1 month ago

Project Manager, Power Systems

Company: Altorfer CAT
Category: Professional Services

 Addison

Type: Full Time

Altorfer CAT seeks a Project Manager to join their team. The Project Manager plays a key role in supporting Caterpillar electric power solutions, reporting to the Program Manager. This position is responsible for the successful execution of complex projects serving mission critical infrastructure in data centers. Responsibilities include managing vendor-purchased items and components provided by Packaging companies, such as generator sets, circuit breakers, controls, aftertreatment equipment, enclosures, and fuel tanks. The Project Manager is accountable for coordinating all personnel, tasks, and materials associated with each engine sale to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. Managing multiple projects in various stages of completion, this role requires effective time management, strong organizational skills, and close collaboration with Sales, vendors, engineers, and customers to ensure each project is executed with precision and excellence. Salary is $80,000 – $90,000. Benefits are offered: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance; 401(k); Paid Holidays; Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave; Paid Time Off: Prorated 80 hours of PTO; Education Assistance; and Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Insurance, Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity & Fraud Protection.
Some responsibilities are the following:

  • Manage all phases of electric power generation (EPG) projects from project initiation through final commissioning, including engineering submittals, equipment procurement, contractor coordination, systems installation, and quality control.
  • Ensure all project work meets mission critical infrastructure requirements with a focus on delivering high-reliability solutions to data center customers.
  • Review specifications, drawings, and submittals to verify compliance with project requirements and customer expectations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, engineering, and service, to ensure technical alignment and smooth project execution.
  • Coordinate directly with equipment vendors, packaging companies, and the Caterpillar factory for technical support, application engineering, and order placement.
  • Generate purchase orders, manage procurement and logistics, and expedite delivery of all project components including generator sets, switchgear, controls, aftertreatment systems, enclosures, and fuel tanks.
  • Provide technical support to field technicians and installation contractors to ensure correct system installation in accordance with CAT standards and best practices.
  • Oversee commissioning activities, facilitate startup and functional testing, and ensure successful system handoff to the customer.