Project Manager

Job Title: Project ManagerJob DescriptionThe Project Manager will oversee Transmission and Distribution (T&D) projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from initial scope development to engineering/design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. The role involves leading projects that focus on assets such as overhead/underground transmission lines, distribution systems, substations, switchyards, protection & controls, relay and communication systems, and grid modernization. The Project Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, forecasts, milestones, and resource plans, and for coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction activities within an EPC or EPCM delivery environment.Responsibilities

• Lead and manage T&D projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, milestones, and resource plans.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities within EPC or EPCM delivery environments.
• Manage relationships with utility clients, engineering consultants, EPC contractors, construction contractors, OEMs, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance against established cost, schedule, safety, quality, and scope objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines including civil/structural, electrical, transmission line, substation, protection & controls, and related technical teams.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience supporting full EPC capital budget projects.
• Proficiency with project controls, scheduling, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong communication and client interfacing skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferably 5+ years of experience within the electric utility, power delivery, or infrastructure industry.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $10M in total installed cost.
• Experience with utility capital improvement programs or large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with P6 and Microsoft project management software.
• Understanding of utility project lifecycles, from engineering through commissioning.
• Demonstrated success in managing project scope, schedule, budget, risk, change management, and stakeholder communication.

Work EnvironmentThis role offers a remote work environment, with expectations for site visits to meet with clients and stakeholders. Must be located in PA. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, PA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/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 Allentown, PA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.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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