Lead Project Manager

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.•Jacksonville, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering is hiring a Lead Project Manager in Jacksonville, Florida, to lead protection and control (P&C) projects involving generation plants, utility substations, campus electrical systems, and data centers. Projects may include the design, procurement, programming, installation, testing, and commissioning of protective relaying, control systems, switchgear, and communication networks. The role oversees project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and financial tracking while coordinating with clients, engineering staff, field commissioning teams, subcontractors, and office administration. The position manages multiple projects from proposal through close-out, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and applicable internal and client standards. It also supports proposals, client relationships, project reporting, staff development, and improvements to project management processes. Occasional project-site travel may be required, and irregular or extended hours may be needed to complete projects. Work may take place in varied temperatures and in or around moisture, slippery or uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and heights. The role may involve frequent standing and driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle, occasional bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, balancing, and reaching, and exposure to noise, vibrations, and chemicals. Listed physical demands include seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, hand dexterity, driving, lifting, climbing, mounting and dismounting equipment, pushing and pulling, and exposure to warm and cold conditions, sun, moisture, hazardous materials, and electrical voltages.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
Five to ten years of project management experience is preferred, preferably in electrical utility, industrial power, or EPC environments.
Experience managing projects involving protective relaying, high-voltage apparatus, 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 such as MS Project or Primavera and with document control systems.
Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with clients, engineers, and field personnel.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Occasional travel to project sites may be required.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Manage P&C projects for generation facilities, utility substations, campus power systems, and data centers in alignment with internal and client standards.
Manage multiple projects from proposal through close-out, delivering safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to contract requirements.
Prepare and issue accurate, timely client invoices consistent with contract terms, labor rates, and approved change orders.
Liaise between project management and business leadership and contribute to strategic planning, forecasting, and client relationship development.
Coordinate project reporting updates, cost tracking, billing packages, and financial documentation with office administration.
Coordinate engineering, design, testing, commissioning, field services, and third-party subcontractors to support project execution.
Lead internal and client progress meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action-item trackers.
Review project scopes, drawings, and specifications; identify risks or scope gaps and communicate them proactively.
Manage procurement of project materials and equipment to align delivery with construction and commissioning schedules.
Oversee and document change management, including change-order preparation, pricing, negotiation, and client approval.
Maintain project documentation, schedules, correspondence, and close-out packages according to company standards.
Support proposal development by preparing cost estimates, work breakdown structures, and written assumptions and clarifications.
Mentor engineering staff with project management responsibilities and encourage professional growth, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes, and incorporate innovative solutions into project management practices.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and field teams, serving as the primary contact for project communications.
Promote safety, accountability, and quality throughout the project life cycle.
Identify process efficiencies and recommend improvements to reporting tools, workflows, and project delivery practices in collaboration with peers and leadership.