Project Manager

Junior Project Manager - Transmission & Substation EPC Projects Join a growing team delivering critical transmission and substation infrastructure projects across the U.S. In this role, you'll manage EPC projects ranging from $500K to $10M, working alongside experienced project leaders while gaining exposure to complex utility and energy projects from development through execution. What You'll Do

• Manage transmission and substation capital projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Coordinate engineering contractors, internal teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project documentation.
• Track project progress, costs, risks, and deliverables while ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Support contract administration, procurement activities, and change management.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and serve as a key point of contact throughout project execution.
• Contribute to project safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience supporting EPC or capital projects.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Utility, transmission, substation, power generation, data center, or large industrial project experience is highly preferred.

Why Apply?

• Work on high-impact utility infrastructure projects without relocating.
• Flexible remote work with periodic travel to project sites in the Louisville area.
• Learn from experienced Program and Senior Project Managers.
• Competitive compensation, annual bonus, 401(k) match, employee ownership program, comprehensive healthcare, and generous PTO.
• Strong opportunities for career growth within a nationally recognized engineering and EPC environment.

If you're looking to take the next step in your project management career and gain exposure to large-scale utility and energy infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $43.27 - $52.88/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Louisville,KY.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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