Hybrid Project Manager - Electrical Utility Construction

Actalent; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (Mon–Thu in/ Fri.

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager – Electrical Utility Construction to lead transmission and substation projects in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. You will own projects from planning through closeout, coordinating field teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (in-office and remote days), frequent site visits, and interaction with major utility clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Management experience leading construction projects from initiation through completion.
• Hands-on experience supporting utility construction projects on the contractor side.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across complex construction environments.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to visit project sites and support field operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage transmission and substation construction projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Lead project planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and closeout activities.
• Coordinate field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives to ensure project success.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with design specifications.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget, and risk while implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Develop and manage change orders resulting from RFIs, drawing revisions, and client-requested modifications.
• Track project financial performance and provide accurate forecasting and profitability reporting.
• Work closely with field leadership to ensure labor, equipment, and resources are aligned with project needs.
• Maintain proactive communication with utilities, clients, union personnel, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, systems, and overall efficiency.
• Conduct site visits and provide project oversight throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

Skills

Project Management

Construction

Stakeholder coordination

Safety

Communication

Scheduling

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager – Electrical Utility Construction to lead transmission and substation projects in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. You will own projects from planning through closeout, coordinating field teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (in-office and remote days), frequent site visits, and interaction with major utility clients.