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Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

Actalent is 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 customers and contractors initiated projects at the same time. 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. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in Actalent’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads multi-disciplinary project teams.

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

• Coordinates resources, provides oversight and direction to team members.

• Performs 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.

• Identifies the scope of an assigned project and decides logical action to meet project requirements and deadlines.

• Communicates and manages the customer relationship as the primary point of contact.

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

• Recognizes technical issues that impact the projects under their leadership and develops plans to mitigate project risks.

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

• Responds to customer concerns and works with appropriate parties for resolution.

• Facilitates technical assistance to internal and external customers.

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

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

• Projects 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.

• Supports construction activities related to projects.

• Reports on project and program progress as directed.

• Gathers, consolidates, and analyzes facts in relation to project requirements.

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

• Supports emergency response work as requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

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

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

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications 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 are expected.

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.