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Panelmatic

Designs and builds electrical control panels

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS)
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is preferred.
  • Two or more years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Project Management Professional certification is preferred.
  • At least three years of experience in an electrical role or industry is required.
  • At least three years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities are required.
  • Written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • A growth mindset and ability to accept challenges are required.
  • Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background checks is required.
  • Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds or more is required.
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for more than four hours at a time is required.
  • Alignment with company core values is required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple projects from pre-booking through customer final acceptance.
  • Prioritize and direct project activities throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, design, procurement, manufacturing, integration, testing, shipping, and handoff to the customer.
  • Maintain overall responsibility for all details of assigned projects.
  • Ensure assigned projects meet contractual objectives by managing project cost and scope.
  • Serve as the primary contact between the customer and the organization, maintaining customer relationships and satisfaction while meeting business objectives.
  • Provide consultation on proposal development as required.
  • Participate in the internal kickoff meeting from sales and estimating to the organization.
  • Initiate and lead customer kickoff meetings.
  • Communicate specification requirements to the team so each member understands their obligations.
  • Allocate project resources based on initial commitments.
  • Develop and manage projects with input from various departments to align internal and external commitments.
  • Conduct project-specific meetings with in-house personnel and customers as needed.
  • Follow document-management processes for project documentation to ensure compliance with business, contractual, and document-retention requirements and laws.
  • Manage the scope and deliverables of vendors and subcontractors.
  • Validate project terms, conditions, and commercial viability using a quote and standard business practices as the baseline.
  • Participate in and present project status at production meetings as required.
  • Establish and purchase a bill of materials to be furnished by PBS.
  • Ensure proper updating and reporting of project status to the customer.
  • Prepare or oversee contractual invoicing, pursue timely customer payments, and authorize payments for major purchases to material suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Obtain formal customer acceptance for all contractual deliverables.
  • Authorize and approve all project shipments.
  • Ensure completion of project closeout activities.
  • Be accountable for the commercial success, customer satisfaction, and delivery of assigned projects.

About the company

Panelmatic designs and builds custom electrical control panels, power distribution systems, and integrated control houses for heavy industrial and high-reliability applications. It offers turnkey services from design and engineering through manufacturing and field support, with in-house engineering, fabrication, and testing to control timelines and quality. Its product lineup includes low- and medium-voltage switchgear, relay protection and control panels, modular power distribution centers, remote instrument enclosures, and fully integrated modular control houses, including E-Houses and data center solutions. Now owned by Neos Partners, Panelmatic is expanding into modular data centers and new markets while focusing on reliability in harsh environments and compliance with NEC/UL specifications.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

North Houston District, Texas

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Texas industrial buildout and reshoring are driving orders for Panelmatic's heavy-equipment customers.
  • June 10, 2026 resources highlight demand for high-performance data centers and electrification.
  • Conroe acquisition positions Panelmatic for faster throughput and larger project bids.

What critics are saying

  • NLRB cases in Brookfield and Earth City signal labor friction across locations.
  • Data-center competition from Vertiv, Eaton, and ABB compresses margins in 2026.
  • Neos Partners must prove expansion discipline or Panelmatic becomes a costly roll-up.

What makes Panelmatic unique

  • Vertically integrated controls, switchgear, and control houses speed delivery and quality control.
  • June 5, 2026 data-center launch widens Panelmatic beyond traditional industrial projects.
  • Conroe, Texas campus adds 183,600 square feet for owner-user manufacturing capacity.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays

Company News

Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
Sep 8th, 2026
Nominations open for annual Excellence in Manufacturing Award.

Nominations open for annual Excellence in Manufacturing Award. September 08, 2026 The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and MAGNET are seeking nominations for the Chamber's 10th annual Excellence in Manufacturing Award, which recognizes a Valley manufacturer for excellence in longevity, growth and product or workforce innovation and achievement. Eligible manufacturers must be located in Columbiana, Mahoning or Trumbull counties and be a member of the Regional Chamber or Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce. Companies are encouraged to self-nominate. Past recipients of the Excellence in Manufacturing Award are Boardman Molded Products, Haltec Corporation, Quality Switch, Panelmatic Building Solutions, Commercial Metal Forming, Schaefer Equipment, a Division of Wabtec Corporation, Millwood Inc., HYNES Industries and Redex Industries, maker of Udderly Smooth. Nominations are due Wednesday, Sept. 30. Submit your nomination here. The Regional Chamber and MAGNET will present the award during the Chamber's Economic Forecast breakfast Thursday, Nov. 5, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Eastwood Event Centre, 5555 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles.