Technical Services Manager & Project Manager

Wunderlich Malec recently opened a new 60,000sqft manufacturing facility in Baldwin, FL (suburb of Jacksonville, FL). This facility is primarily focused on manufacturing and fabrication of electrical control panels and modular buildings for the electric utility and industrial electrical markets as an extension of our successful Winslow, ME facility, in operation since 2004. The Technical Services Manager & Project Manager ensures that all electrical & mechanical drawings from customers are thoroughly analyzed and verified. This role is responsible for ensuring the Bill of Materials (BOM) is accurate and complete and for preparing detailed shop floor fabrication documentation and instructions for fabrication and assembly. The Technical Services Manager & Project Manager plays a critical role in translating designs into actionable instructions for electrical and mechanical technicians and coordinating with various departments to resolve issues and streamline production processes. The role also involves managing all aspects of assigned projects and acting as customer interface for those assigned projects. Key Responsibilities – Technical Services Manage all technical documentation and manufacturing engineering support for electrical panel and modular building production Lead drawing reviews, BOM validation, and fabrication instruction development Establish documentation standards, traveler systems, and quality checkpoints Partner with Production, Quality, and Project Management to ensure on-time, error-free builds Mentor technicians and junior engineers on documentation and fabrication standards Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for technical production issues Support hiring and development of future technical services team members Key Responsibilities – Project Management Under direction of Operations Manager, assist with daily operations and activities of projects ranging in size from $50k to $5.0M +. Responsibilities include ensuring overall profitability of assigned projects with a strong focus on schedule and scope management. Develop skills in reading and interpreting technical and commercial contracts Develop skills in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of WM responsibilities on assigned projects Assists with developing and maintaining standard communication and technical documentation for project implementation (RFIs, Transmittals, Submittals, Change Requests, Project Plans, Status Updates, etc.) Develops and maintains project schedules per WM and customer requirement Evaluates progress on project(s) and details change Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements for assigned project Responsible for development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scop Negotiates change orders to comply with customer and contract requirement Develops and implements a cash flow plan for the project including A/R collection Provides timely financial forecasts on costs, budgets, C/O’s and schedule Serves as WM’s primary interface with the customer during the implementation phase of assigned project Ensures compliance with all regulations, codes etc. as they apply to the contract and project(s) Travel up to 5% to pre-bid meetings and customer meetings Education Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related discipline (BSEE preferred). Associates degree and significant experience will be considered PE certification preferred but not required PMP certification preferred but not required Required Skills and Qualifications Strong attention to detail and high levels of organization Effective leadership and communication skills for cross-department collaboration Ability to analyze complex electrical drawings and specifications Team-oriented mindset and openness to learning new processes Preferred Experience Background in electrical utility protection and control systems Experience working with electric utility companies or in related industries 5 – 7+ years of experience in electrical project management, panel manufacturing, technical services roles, and/or quality roles Personal Attributes Highly detail-oriented and methodical in work processes Proactive in identifying and solving problems Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain focus on accuracy Strong communication and process leadership skills Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability • Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel Assistance. #LI-WM1