Project Manager - Field Services
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Five or more years of experience project managing electrical maintenance shutdowns, turnarounds, or switchgear commissioning is required.
- Must have general PC skills, including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
- Oversee electrical services jobs involving inspection, testing, troubleshooting, start-up, and data collection for low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems up to 500 kV, as well as moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
- Perform at least 50% of job duties in the field.
- Participate in pre-planning and walk-throughs, and work with the sales department on estimating and quoting jobs.
- Identify and assign individual job assignments to crew members.
- Interface with customers throughout jobs, attend customer meetings as needed, provide job updates and progress status, and resolve issues.
- Identify opportunities for expanded job scope and discuss them with the customer and Account Manager.
- Communicate with the assigned Account Manager about additional billing.
- Monitor job budgets by reviewing technicians’ job time and material costs.
- Complete a final job walk with the customer before energizing, discuss job scope, and ensure start-up goes well.
- Complete, compile, and review reports for accuracy, then provide them to the Production Manager.
- Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner when called.
- An Associate’s degree from an accredited two-year technical college in Electrical Power, or similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or Navy Seabee).
- Experience with most of the following or similar: Doble software, automated CT set, PowerDB, RTS or Protest relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, automatic transfer switching, start-up on switchgear up to 500 kV class, and variable frequency drives.
- NETA Certification is a plus but is not required.
- PowerDB experience is a plus.
- OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training is a plus; training on each can be provided by Shermco.
About the company
Shermco provides electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services across North America for industrial, commercial, and utility clients. Its offerings include rotating machinery service and repair, protection and control testing, commissioning, wind energy services, field services, in-shop services, systems integration, specialty services, disaster recovery, and industry-specific training. The company earns revenue through service contracts, project-based work, and training programs. Shermco uses on-site field work, shop-based repair, and specialized testing and engineering to ensure electrical system reliability and safety. Unlike many competitors, it combines a broad range of services (from rotating machinery to wind energy and disaster recovery) with accreditation by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association and a broad training ecosystem, aiming to be a trusted partner for ongoing electrical maintenance and safety across multiple sectors.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1974
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Shermco is expanding into data centers, semiconductors, healthcare, and water/wastewater through PQE.
- Revelio Labs showed 1,799 employees in March 2026, up 11.8% from 2023.
- Shermco listed 209 active job openings in 2026, signaling ongoing operational expansion.
What critics are saying
- Blackstone ownership since October 2025 pressures Shermco for bolt-ons and faster integration.
- Shermco depends on scarce NETA technicians; turnover would stall commissioning backlogs.
- A 2026 slowdown in data-center capex would hit PQE and Shermco’s expansion thesis.
What makes Shermco unique
- Shermco sells NETA-certified field testing, engineering, and commissioning across 41 North American service centers.
- Blackstone bought Shermco on October 27, 2025, backing aggressive add-on acquisition execution.
- PQE’s March 11, 2026 acquisition strengthened Central Texas power-systems engineering and data-center capabilities.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Training Programs
- Professional Certification Support