Project Manager

LVI Associates; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital projects in the natural gas power generation sector. You will oversee projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring safe execution, schedule adherence, budget performance, and proactive stakeholder engagement.

You will work with gas-fired generation facilities, gas turbine upgrades, plant modernization, outages, and balance-of-plant improvements, coordinating with plant personnel, engineering teams,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in technical/engineering environments.
• Direct experience supporting natural gas-fired power generation facilities.
• Experience managing projects involving gas turbines and related plant systems.
• Strong understanding of power plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from planning through commissioning and closeout.
• Establish scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Monitor safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance.
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Lead project meetings and maintain stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Project management experience

Gas-fired power generation knowledge

Gas turbine technology

Budget, schedule, and scope management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management and problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field

PMP, CAPM or similar certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital projects within the natural gas power generation sector. This individual will be responsible for managing projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring safe execution, schedule adherence, budget performance, and successful stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background supporting gas-fired generation facilities, with direct experience around gas turbine technology, plant upgrades, maintenance outages, balance-of-plant projects, electrical and mechanical improvements, equipment installations, and other power generation initiatives. Candidates coming from utility, IPP, OEM, EPC, or owner/operator environments are encouraged to apply.

This position offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of projects supporting critical generation assets while working closely with plant personnel, engineering teams, contractors, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Manage projects from planning and development through commissioning and closeout.
• Establish project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project performance and maintain accountability for safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors throughout project execution.
• Lead project meetings and maintain alignment among all stakeholders.

Scheduling & Cost Management

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and milestone tracking.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures.
• Identify schedule impacts and cost risks early and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure projects remain on track and within approved funding levels.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Provide routine project updates to management and project teams.
• Communicate project risks, challenges, and opportunities in a proactive manner.
• Build strong relationships with plant leadership, operations teams, engineering groups, and contractors.

Risk Management

• Identify technical, operational, and commercial risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Support change management processes and document project modifications.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, safety procedures, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience within a technical or engineering environment.
• Direct experience supporting natural gas-fired power generation facilities.
• Experience managing projects involving gas turbines and associated plant systems.
• Strong understanding of power plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, budget, schedule, and resources.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external contractors.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related project management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• PMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification.
• Experience working on major outages, turbine upgrades, or plant modernization projects.
• Familiarity with EPC project delivery and contractor management.
• Experience leading projects at combined-cycle or simple-cycle generation facilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

Compensation

120,000-150,000