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# Project Planning Manager, Houston at Butcher Power Products

- **Company:** Butcher Power Products
- **Location:** Houston, TX
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://jobs.gem.com/butcher-power-products/am9icG9zdDqgIwFwjmiHOICwGwEqHy9l

## Job description

Butcher Power Products is a Panelmatic company. This role will work directly with Panelmatic.

At Panelmatic, we design and manufacture high-performance electrical and control systems that drive efficiency and reliability across the industrial, utility, renewable energy, and data center markets. With over 60 years of experience, our solutions include precision-built control panels and fully integrated control houses. These systems are trusted by customers who demand uptime, safety, and long-term performance.

Now backed by strategic investment, Panelmatic is scaling rapidly to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Our growing national footprint, advanced engineering capabilities, and commitment to quality ensure we deliver smarter, faster, and more resilient solutions at every stage of your project.

Position Summary The Project Planning Manager is responsible for developing project execution plans and baseline schedules during the commercial and project startup phases, ensuring projects are positioned for successful execution before handoff to the assigned Project Manager.

This role serves as the organization's subject matter expert for project planning, scheduling, and project controls. The Project Planning Manager works closely with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Project Management to develop realistic project schedules, identify risks and constraints, establish critical milestones, and define execution strategies.

Following project award and kickoff, the approved baseline schedule and execution plan are transitioned to the Project Manager, who assumes responsibility for project execution, schedule maintenance, reporting, and project performance. The Project Planning Manager supports Project Managers through coaching, training, schedule reviews, and continuous improvement of planning tools, methods, and standards across the organization.

## Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Baseline Development

- Develop detailed project schedules during the proposal, commercial, and project startup phases.
- Establish project baselines, key milestones, critical paths, and execution plans prior to project handoff.
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations to develop achievable project schedules.
- Identify schedule risks, resource constraints, long-lead material impacts, and critical dependencies.
- Support project bidding and proposal efforts through schedule development and execution planning.
- Ensure projects are properly planned and positioned for successful execution before being transitioned to Project Managers.

Project Controls & Planning Tools

- Develop and maintain standardized planning tools, templates, and scheduling methodologies across the organization.
- Establish and maintain project control practices including: o Critical Path Analysis o S-Curves o Two-Week Look-Ahead Planning o Resource Loading & Capacity Planning o Milestone Tracking o Schedule Recovery Planning o Schedule Health Assessments
- Drive consistency in project planning and scheduling practices across all sites and business units.

Project Manager Coaching & Development

- Coach, mentor, and train Project Managers on project planning and scheduling best practices.
- Conduct schedule reviews and provide recommendations to improve planning quality and execution predictability.
- Facilitate planning workshops and training programs to strengthen project management capabilities.
- Serve as the organization's planning expert and trusted advisor for project teams.

Process Improvement & Standardization

- Develop, implement, and improve project planning processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Standardize schedule development, reporting, forecasting, and project control practices across the organization.
- Support PMO initiatives focused on improving schedule predictability, project visibility, and execution performance.
- Evaluate and implement new planning tools, reporting methods, and industry best practices.

Project Execution Support

- Lead the transition of approved baseline schedules to Project Managers at project kickoff.
- Ensure Project Managers understand project assumptions, risks, constraints, milestones, and critical path activities.
- Provide planning and scheduling support throughout project execution as needed.
- Support schedule recovery efforts, impact assessments, and major project reviews.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in project planning, scheduling, project controls, program management, or project management within OEM, EPC, industrial manufacturing, automation, or similar project-based environments.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and project scheduling tools.
- Strong knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM), schedule forecasting, resource planning, project controls, and performance measurement techniques.
- Experience developing and implementing planning standards, tools, and methodologies across multiple projects or locations.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and train Project Managers and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated experience planning and managing projects involving protection and control systems, switchgear, MCCs, relay panels, E-House/control house solutions, industrial control panels, power distribution equipment, and other engineered electrical systems.
- Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning processes for custom electrical and automation projects.
- Knowledge of Panelmatic products, operations, and project execution methodologies.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and facilitate cross-functional alignment in a fast-paced project environment.

## About Butcher Power Products

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Butcher Power Products designs and manufactures utility-grade low and medium voltage switchboards, switchgear, and power distribution equipment for mission-critical environments such as data centers, hospitals, and industrial facilities.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Sacramento, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Electrical Equipment Manufacturing / Power Distribution
- **Target Customers**: B2B – national developers, hyperscale data center operators, electrical contractors, industrial facilities, and utility companies (EUSERC member states)
- **Mission Statement**: To deliver mission-critical and industrial power solutions at scale – faster, better, and without compromise – by disrupting an industry known for long lead times and complacency.

## Products & Services
- **Low Voltage Switchboards (RTG Series)**: Pre-engineered, quick-ship (as fast as two weeks) UL 891 switchboards, custom or configurable, 400A–5000A, up to 600V AC, with EUSERC utility approval.
- **Medium Voltage Switchgear (5–38 kV)**: Load interrupter switches, load break switches, and fully integrated gear for mission-critical reliability, also EUSERC compliant.
- **Remote Power Panels (RPP)**: Branch-level distribution for high-density data center environments with real-time monitoring and building management integration.
- **Power Distribution Units (PDU)**: High-availability power distribution units combining switchgear functionality with intelligent monitoring.
- **Static Transfer Switches (STS) – UL1008S**: Rapid-source switching for ultra-low transfer times and high fault withstand ratings.
- **Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)**: For backup power continuity.
- **Powder Coating & Job Shop Fabrication**: In-house services for custom metal fabrication and finishing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private, bootstrapped)
- **Key Metric**: **48 employees** as of 2025 (+173.3% year-over-year headcount growth)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors identified; company is bootstrapped. Partners include national developers, hyperscalers, and contractors across the US.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid scaling – 100,000+ sq ft manufacturing facility, stockpiled components in Sacramento, lead times half the industry average, strong year-over-year LinkedIn follower growth (+114.4%), and an aggressive hiring spree for senior leadership roles (VP of Supply Chain, Director of Logistics, Controller, etc.).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Speed**: Lead times of 4–6 weeks (vs. industry average months) and RTG series in as little as two weeks.
- **In-House Manufacturing**: All products engineered and built in Sacramento, CA – no imported components disguised as domestic builds.
- **EUSERC Compliance**: Fully approved for utility-interconnected applications in the strictest regions, a key differentiator for data center projects.
- **Experienced Team**: Over 100 years of combined electrical distribution expertise, with a culture of ownership and problem-solving.
- **Component Stockpiling**: Strategic inventory ensures rapid availability even during supply chain disruptions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling Operations**: Hiring senior supply chain and logistics leadership to build end-to-end infrastructure for continued growth.
- **R&D Investment**: Expanding electrical engineering R&D for new product development and certification (UL, NFPA, NEC, ANSI/IEEE).
- **Process Improvement**: Implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen across manufacturing; recruiting a VP of Information Systems to lead ERP implementation.
- **Market Expansion**: Targeting hyperscale data center and national contractor accounts with custom and configurable solutions.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as "grounded in integrity and accountability" – a refusal to make excuses, rapid problem-solving, and a flat, owner-operator mindset. The company positions itself as a "true disruptor" in a traditional industry.
- **Growth Opportunities**: With 173% headcount growth in a single year, employees can expect fast career progression and the chance to build processes from scratch.
- **Work Environment**: On-site manufacturing roles in Sacramento/Rancho Cordova, CA. Engineering and leadership roles are likely on-site or hybrid. The company offers a hands-on, "no-limits" approach to capacity and quality.
- **Notable Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the emphasis on "owning mistakes and fixing them" suggests a psychologically safe environment for continuous improvement. Manufacturing roles include a modern 100,000+ sq ft facility with state-of-the-art equipment.

## Sources
1. [bppmfg.com](https://www.bppmfg.com/)
2. [Built In](https://builtin.com/company/butcher-power-products)
3. [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/butcher-power-products)
4. [Built In Jobs](https://builtin.com/company/butcher-power-products/jobs)
5. [Gem Careers](https://jobs.gem.com/butcher-power-products)

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