Project Manager

Job Title: Remote Project ManagerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dynamic Junior Project Manager to support the Transmission/Substation Program. This role involves managing smaller projects independently within a five-year portfolio of guaranteed projects, with potential for long-term extensions.Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and teams from project kickoff through closeout.
• Assist with project planning, coordination, and tracking to achieve project goals.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Escalate project issues, risks, and concerns to senior leadership.
• Ensure projects follow company processes and best practices.
• Track schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
• Coordinate resources and maintain project documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and distribute notes and updates.
• Assist with tracking project budgets and financial performance.
• Support contract administration and procurement activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and resource plans.
• Serve as a contact for internal team members and support client communications.
• Participate in lessons learned discussions and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of project management experience with EPC capital budgets.
• Experience managing engineering contractors and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project controls, scheduling, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong communication and client interfacing skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in electric utility, generation, substation, transmission, and distribution projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $10M in total installed cost.
• Experience with utility capital improvement programs or large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in P6 and Microsoft Project management software is preferred.
• Strong understanding of utility project lifecycles from engineering through commissioning.

Work EnvironmentAssistant project managers will independently manage smaller projects ranging from $500k to $10M. Execution team members will work onsite at client projects in Louisville, KY, with remote work when not on site. The client headquarters is located in downtown Louisville, with project sites centrally located to the area. The work week consists of standard hours with flexibility for project needs. The team includes a program manager, senior project managers, and additional project management staff. 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 23, 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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