Account Project Manager Jobs for OPT Students

INTRODUCTION

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

In the role of Account Project Manager (working remote/hybrid), you will be part of the Data Centers team, leading project management for our Data Center accounts, focusing on large industrial generator solutions. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and exceptional leadership to ensure successful delivery of complex projects from inception through the full lifecycle of our units in the field.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scope Management: Own the entire project scope—from quoting and manufacturing to shipping, installation, commissioning, warranty, and lifecycle support.
• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies. Drive execution to meet business objectives.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders. Provide clear updates, status reports, and risk assessments to ensure alignment.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Coordinate cross-functional teams (Sales, Engineering, Operations, Service) and external partners to achieve project milestones.
• Budget & Resource Management: Monitor project budgets, track costs, and forecast spending to ensure financial targets are met.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and communicate challenges proactively.
• Quality Resolution: Partner with internal teams to resolve onsite quality issues promptly.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process optimization and implement best practices for project delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred)
• Minimum 3 years in project management with a proven track record of data-driven decision-making
• Expertise in Change Order Management
• Professional communication and escalation skills
• Proficiency in Salesforce and SAP
• Strong verbal and written presentation skills
• Ability to manage diverse technical workloads in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work outside normal hours for emergencies or deadlines
• Strong understanding of electrical power generation systems (paralleling, load banks, switchgear, UPS, ATS)
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, and flowcharts
• Familiarity with MEP systems in Data Centers and Critical Infrastructure environments
• Travel up to 30% (with flexibility for more if required)
• Ability to respond to onsite emergencies and critical deadlines

WHY JOIN US?

You’ll be part of a team that powers mission-critical infrastructure for some of the most demanding environments. This is an opportunity to lead impactful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to innovative solutions in the Data Center space.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.