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Job Title: Project ManagerJob Description

Position Summary: Connect your passion with purpose by supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. We are looking for a Project Manager to support Electric system distribution projects. This position will manage various electric utility relocation projects in the surrounding client area. The successful candidate should have experience in project management, working on multiple customer and contractor-initiated projects simultaneously. A general knowledge of, or the desire to learn, the technical aspects of Electric Utility Construction is necessary as you will be the subject matter expert while working with customers. Uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in our operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams.

• Responsible for schedule and budget development, management, and forecasting.

• Coordinate resources, provide oversight and direction to team members.

• Perform effective upfront project planning and advocacy of operational objectives to minimize costs and change orders, identify risks, and maximize efficiency through negotiation and conflict resolution.

• Identify the scope of an assigned project and decide logical actions to meet project requirements and deadlines.

• Communicate and manage the customer relationship as the primary point of contact.

• Communicate technical information clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences, sometimes in public settings. Accurately identify customer needs, set reasonable expectations, identify potential issues, and share alternatives.

• Recognize technical issues that impact the projects under leadership and develop plans to mitigate project risks.

• Facilitate communication between service providers and internal customers, which may include technical support at the direction of a senior project manager.

• Respond to customer concerns and work with appropriate parties for resolution.

• Facilitate technical assistance to internal and external customers.

• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, design criteria, operation, and maintenance requirements.

• Apply general rules, standards, and guidelines to specific technical problems.

• Project modifications and upgrades to existing facilities on the electric distribution system.

• Collaborate with internal departments, Service Providers, EPC Contractors, Developers, and external entities to coordinate construction schedules and obtain appropriate resources.

• Support construction activities related to projects.

• Report on project and program progress as directed.

• Gather, consolidate, and analyze facts in relation to project requirements.

• Support emergency response work as requested.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Project management

• Design

• Engineering

• Construction Project Management

• Scheduling/Estimating

• Construction management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.

• At least four years of relevant work experience, including managing simple projects.

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

• Basic knowledge and experience in scheduling, estimating, accounting, and finance principles.

• Basic knowledge in project management discipline to effectively arrange resources and manage multiple simple to medium complexity projects in a cross-functional environment.

• Customer-oriented, a positive, team-oriented and collaborative attitude, flexibility, an understanding of the business issues driving the need for the project, and solid work ethic.

Work Environment

The employee will be able to work from home as the role is remote (needs to be local to the area). Tacoma, WA is central to all of the projects we are working on. Anything further out like Bremerton is fine as well. Some projects will be east, south side of the sound and some projects will be west, south side of the sound. Once the Fish Culvert projects begin, it will require weekly travel at least twice a week.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.