Project Manager

Airswift; Baldwin (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Project Manager for P&C projects based in its Florida office to lead the successful execution of protection and control initiatives across generation facilities, substations, campuses, and data centers.

You will oversee design, procurement, programming, installation, testing, and commissioning of protective relaying and control systems, coordinating with engineers, field teams, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related technical discipline preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in project management within electrical utility, industrial power, or EPC environment preferred.
• Experience managing projects involving protective relaying, high voltage apparatuses, switchgear upgrades, substation modernization, generator controls, and power distribution systems.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, cost tracking, forecasting, and invoicing processes.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera) and document control systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, engineers, and field personnel.
• PMP certification or equivalent experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage Protection & Control projects for generation facilities, utility substations, campus power systems, and data centers ensuring alignment with internal and client standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from proposal through close-out, ensuring deliverables are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and compliant with contract terms.
• Prepare and issue client invoices accurately and timely, aligning with contract terms, labor rates, and approved change orders.
• Act as liaison between project management and business leadership, contributing to strategic planning, forecasting, and client relationship development.
• Coordinate with office administration to execute project reporting updates, cost tracking, billing packages, and other financial documentation required for monthly reporting and invoicing.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party subcontractors to ensure proper project execution.
• Lead regular project progress meetings internally and with clients; prepare meeting minutes and action trackers.
• Review project scopes, drawings, and specs; identify risks or scope gaps and communicate them proactively.
• Manage procurement of project materials and equipment, ensuring timely delivery with schedules.
• Oversee and document change management — including change order preparation, pricing, negotiation, and client approval.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, correspondence, and close‑out packages per company standards.
• Support proposal efforts by developing cost estimates, WBS, and written assumptions/clarifications.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Staff coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Airswift is hiring a Project Manager for P&C projects for a top EPC client's Florida office. This Project Manager position is responsible for leading the successful execution of protection & control (P&C) projects involving generation plants, utility substations, campus electrical systems, and data centers. These projects include design, procurement, programming, installation, testing, and commissioning of protective relaying, control systems, switchgear, and communication networks. The Lead Project Manager oversees all aspects of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and financial tracking while coordinating closely with clients, engineers, field commissioning teams, subcontractors, and office administration. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized, with prior experience managing electrical utility or industrial power projects from design through commissioning. This position requires the Project Manager to provide project management services across generation, substation, campus, and data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage Protection & Control projects for generation facilities, utility substations, campus power systems, and data centers ensuring alignment with internal and client standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from proposal through close-out, ensuring that all deliverables are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Prepare and issue client invoices accurately and timely, ensuring alignment with contract terms, labor rates, and approved change orders.
• Act as the liaison between project management and business leadership, contributing to long-term strategic planning, forecasting, and client relationship development.
• Coordinate with office administration to execute project reporting updates, cost tracking, billing packages, and other financial documentation required for monthly reporting and invoicing.
• Coordinate internal resources (engineering, design, testing, commissioning, and field services) and third-party subcontractors to ensure proper project execution.
• Lead regular project progress meetings internally and with clients; prepare meeting minutes and action item trackers.
• Review and interpret project scopes, drawings, and specifications; identify potential risks or scope gaps and communicate them proactively.
• Manage procurement of project materials and equipment, ensuring timely delivery aligned with construction and commissioning schedules.
• Oversee and document change management — including change order preparation, pricing, negotiation, and client approval.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, correspondence, and close‑out packages per company standards.
• Support proposal efforts by developing cost estimates, work breakdown structures, and written assumptions/clarifications.

Job Requirements

• Education – A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related technical discipline preferred.
• Experience - 5–10 years of experience in project management is preferred, preferably within the electrical utility, industrial power, or EPC environment.
• Experience managing projects involving protective relaying, high voltage apparatuses, switchgear upgrades, substation modernization, generator controls, and power distribution systems.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, cost tracking, forecasting, and invoicing processes.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera) and document control systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, engineers, and field personnel.
• PMP certification or equivalent experience is a plus.

Other Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Occasional travel to project sites may be required.

Physical Demands of Position

Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling, warm and cold temperature conditions, sun exposure, moisture, potential exposure to hazardous materials and electrical voltages.

Working Conditions

On site environment could require work in various temperature conditions; in and/or around moisture, on slippery and/or uneven surfaces, in confined spaces, and at heights; will require frequent standing, driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle, and occasional bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, balancing, and reaching; will have exposure to noise, vibrations and chemicals. May require irregular or extended hours and travel for project completion.

Candidates local to Florida will be preferable but we will consider those from other states. Candidates must be able to work in the United States permanently without sponsorship.

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