Project Manager – E&I

Mid-State Industrial Maintenance; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-State Industrial Maintenance is seeking a Project Manager – E&I to oversee complex projects at Lakeland, FL. The role demands strong planning, budgeting, and leadership to ensure on-time delivery, safety, and quality across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include directing project teams, coordinating with clients and vendors, and managing risk from initiation to closure. Heavy industrial electrical experience and PMP/engineering credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.
• 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead and manage project teams.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Resolve project-related issues and problems.
• Close out projects upon completion.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

PM methodologies

Education

PMP certification preferred

Degree in Electrical Engineering a plus

Tools

Microsoft Project

Asana

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – E&I

Reports to: Division Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: 2730 Mine and Mill Road,Lakeland, Florida 33801

Job Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing projects from start to finish. They ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead and manage project teams.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Resolve project-related issues and problems.
• Close out projects upon completion.

Education

• PMP certification preferred
• Degree in Electrical Engineering a plus

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.
• 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial electrical work.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Ability to use project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Location and Travel

• Base location is 2730 Mine and Mill Road, Lakeland, Florida 33801
• This position requires overnight travel more than 60% of the time.

Work Environment

• Combination of corporate office and heavy industrial site locations.
• The working environment is often in harsh elements (hot / humid and/or cold temperatures, rain, etc.). Industrial environments often have exposure to hazardous chemicals, moving heavy equipment / machinery, and other safety-sensitive hazards / risks. Must always be alert and able to safely perform the essential duties of the job without risking harm to oneself or others.
• Mid-State maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Mid-State is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen and job-related employment physicals. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background check that verifies criminal history.

Physical Requirements

Talk/Hear: Communicate effectively with team members. Ability to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and writing.

Stand/Sit: Must be able to stand for a long period of time.

Walk: Frequently be able to walk distances through the shop and fields.

Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasional, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

See: See details up close and at a distance. Judge distances. Detect differences in colors, shades, and brightness.

Carry, weight, Lift: Must Be able to occasionally lift, move or carry up to 50 pounds.

Exposure to work: Considerable time will be spent in processing environments indoors. Environments can be loud, dusty, hot, or cold.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Mid-State participates in E-Verify. Go to https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify to learn more.