Project Manager

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Project Manager Job Description This role involves providing senior-level engineering and project management support for complex capital budget and operational projects. The position is responsible for managing multiple assignments safely and cost-effectively from planning through execution. It ensures regulatory compliance, schedule adherence, and budget control. The project manager serves as a technical lead and subject matter expert, working independently while guiding and mentoring staff and contractors. This role also represents the organization with members, vendors, contractors, and leadership. Responsibilities Develop, finalize, and manage reports and work plans aligned with short- and long-term objectives, budgets, and economic considerations. Lead the development and coordination of departmental and project work plans; monitor progress, implement corrective actions, and communicate major changes or risks to leadership. Manage multiple, complex assignments simultaneously while providing regular status updates to management. Serve as a technical representative in meetings with members, the public, vendors, contractors, and other utilities. Analyze technical and operational data to make sound recommendations and decisions. Maintain, review, and approve technical records including drawings, files, databases, and documentation. Prepare or oversee preparation of cost estimates, work orders, schedules, and related documentation. Ensure compliance with applicable procedures, specifications, safety requirements, codes, regulations, and standards. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, supervisors, and external stakeholders. Understand and account for how engineering decisions impact interconnected systems, operations, and processes. Provide engineering support and technical assistance to members and maintain corporate standards and technical specifications. Train, mentor, and provide work direction to less experienced engineers, staff, and contractors. Oversee and manage high-cost, high-complexity capital projects. Manage capital project budgets in alignment with approved estimates. Determine required equipment, materials, staffing, and resources to safely and successfully execute projects. Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and building code requirements. Identify, assess, and manage project risks. Partner with scheduling teams to develop, maintain, and manage critical path schedules. Establish and maintain project development plans to manage assignments and resources. Track and report key project performance indicators. Conduct pre-bid meetings, attend bid openings, and manage contract conformance for projects over $1M. Allocate, delegate, and manage resources to ensure project success. Communicate project status to all stakeholders through regular progress reports. Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate non-value-added processes. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. 7+ years of stand-alone project management experience with cradle-to-grave projects. Experience in large capital project management. Project management, capital project management, scope development, construction, project coordination, client relationship management, client communication, project life cycle, schedule management, budgeting, and scope management. Professional Engineer (PE) License or plans to obtain it. Additional Skills & Qualifications PMP certification is preferred. Experience in energy/power or industrial projects is preferred. Work Environment The position is based on-site at the headquarters in Winchester, KY, with a flexible team environment. The typical work schedule is from 8 AM to 5 PM but may require overtime depending on project phases and deadlines. The role involves driving to project sites as needed, with projects ranging from greenfield, brownfield to power generation or transmission and distribution. Project portfolios are assigned based on technical experience and capabilities, with support from other engineers and staff when needed. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including immediate coverage on medical, dental, and vision insurance, competitive 401(k) retirement plans, and generous vacation and sick leave starting from day one. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Winchester, KY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $198000.00/yr. Offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state with no waiting period on medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. The 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, company will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Winchester,KY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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 Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.