Role: Project Manager - Energy/Utilities
Location: Auburndale, FL
Employment Type: 12 month W2 Contract, potential for extension
Travel: Between Lakeland, Bartow, Auburndale, FL (reimbursed for mileage and gas)
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Develop project charters and define scope, budget, and deliverables
- Initiate and manage projects in PowerPlan (project database)
- Refine project estimates (Level 5 +/-50% to Level 1 with 10–15% contingency)
- Lead engineering/design review phases prior to execution
- Partner with planners for materials and execution readiness
- Manage execution phase including:
- Contractor coordination
- Safety compliance
- Field observations
- Cost tracking and schedule adherence
- Submit projects for additional funding or approvals as needed
Requirements:
- PMP preferred (strong understanding of 5 project phases required):
- Engineering
- Planning
- Execution
- Commissioning
- Closeout
- Strong cost tracking and scheduling experience
- Experience managing estimates (Level 5 to Level 1 refinement)
- Leadership experience (will oversee project support resources)
- Experience in power generation or industrial environments (5+ years preferred)
Company Description
BlueWave specializes in recruiting high-performing team members for technology, marketing, federal services, and leadership roles. We’re aggressive hunters – but only of talented people – and provide comprehensive staffing support for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding permanent and contract employees.
BlueWave is headquartered in Downtown Orlando, Florida with the flexibility to build teams nationally. With our boutique and personal approach, we get the right people in your company quickly without sacrificing quality.