Hybrid Project Manager – Transmission & Substation Programs

Actalent; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 5,961,000 - 8,610,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

10% annual bonus opportunity

MYShare program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Project Manager to lead high-impact transmission and substation projects in Louisville, KY. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and maintain schedules across engineering, clients, and contractors.

The role emphasizes project controls, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement within a hybrid work setup. Travel to project sites is expected as needed, with a path toward permanent placement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience supporting electric utilities, transmission, distribution, substations, or generation.
• Experience coordinating engineering consultants, contractors, and utility stakeholders.
• Understanding of utility project lifecycles from engineering through construction and commissioning.
• Experience with project controls, scheduling, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Coordinate activities between engineering teams, clients, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, action items, and schedules.
• Assist in managing risks, scope changes, and project issues.
• Help ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.
• Monitor project budgets, invoices, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Support cost tracking and reporting activities.
• Assist with contract administration and procurement functions.
• Help manage change orders and project documentation.
• Support schedule development and maintenance.
• Coordinate resources and identify workload or schedule conflicts.
• Track progress against key milestones and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Assist with project forecasting and resource planning.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate status updates.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Serve as a day-to-day contact for project-related activities.
• Support customer satisfaction and project success.
• Promote a strong safety culture and environmental compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Engineering Management

Or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Actalent is hiring a Project Manager to lead high-impact transmission and substation projects in Louisville, KY. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and maintain schedules across engineering, clients, and contractors.

The role emphasizes project controls, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement within a hybrid work setup. Travel to project sites is expected as needed, with a path toward permanent placement.