Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager - Substation & Power Delivery Shape the Future of Power Infrastructure

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead impactful substation and power delivery projects from concept through completion. In this role, you'll be at the center of multidisciplinary teams, driving schedules, budgets, quality, and client satisfaction while delivering critical infrastructure that keeps communities powered and connected.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, technical environment and enjoy balancing leadership, strategy, and execution, this is an opportunity to make a real difference.

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you will take full ownership of small to medium‑sized projects, guiding them through every phase of the project lifecycle:

+ Lead and coordinate single‑discipline and multidisciplinary project teams from initiation through close‑out

+ Develop and manage staffing plans, balancing workloads to meet project demands

+ Ensure timely, high‑quality completion of all project deliverables

+ Facilitate productive work sessions with internal teams and external stakeholders

+ Build, maintain, and grow strong client relationships based on trust and performance

+ Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining alignment with scope, schedule, and quality expectations

+ Implement and uphold QA/QC standards across all project phases

+ Monitor project progress and proactively adjust resources and plans to maintain schedule and quality

+ Track and manage project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and cost controls

+ Collaborate closely with Accounting, Operations, and Business Leadership during periodic project reviews

+ Support business growth through participation in marketing efforts, proposal development, and contract negotiations

What You Bring

Required Experience & Skills

+ Minimum of 2+ years of project management experience with 7+ years of overall professional experience

+ Hands‑on experience with substation projects

+ Strong understanding of utilities engineering and power delivery systems

+ Experience in substation design and transmission

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

+ Proficiency with MS Project and the MS Office Suite

+ Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality concurrently

Preferred Qualifications

+ Professional Engineering (PE) License is required.

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Experience with substation engineering and power delivery

+ Familiarity with Microsoft Access is a plus

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $84.13/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 hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

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.

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.

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