Project Manager

Actalent; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Pre-tax and Roth contributions

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support client sites in construction and engineering initiatives, coordinating planning, scheduling, and budgeting across multiple teams. You will help develop scoping documents and deliverables, ensuring adherence to schedules and cost targets.

The role is based out of Birmingham, AL, with occasional travel to Texas sites. A Bachelor’s in a relevant field and 8+ years of PM experience are required, and the position is fully remote within the US.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of experience in project management with capital projects.
• Eight+ years of experience interfacing with engineering procurement and construction personnel.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor project work plans and budgets.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Assist in data gathering and reporting on project progress and deliverables.
• Travel to utility job sites in Central/Southern Texas several times per quarter.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Summary

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

The Project Manager at the clients site in the formulation and validation of project work plans, will monitor and influence the performance of the planning, engineering, design, and construction efforts in accordance with the plans, and will assist in data gathering and analysis for the reporting on the project progress, scheduled deliverables, and budget.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Make recommendations to the Project Manager for the avoidance or correction of deviations from the plan
• Assess inter-project dependencies and gauge impact and risk
• Recommend appropriate action to the Project Manager to minimize negative effects
• Assist the Project Manager in developing and scoping documents, deliverables, and cost estimates
• Independently coordinate activities required for successful installation of assigned projects under supervision of Project Managers
• Holds contractors accountable for the system safety process
• Develop, review and coordinate the project, schedule, budget, tools, and staff
• Coordinate with supply chain to make sure materials and equipment are delivered to the project per the schedule
• Coordinate construction activities with the construction management organization
• Travel several times per quarter to utility job sites in Central/Southern Texas

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or Engineering from ABET accredited university
• Eight+ years of experience in project management with capital projects
• Eight+ years of experience interfacing with engineering procurement and construction personnel
• Eight+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Requisite Abilities And Skills

• Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently, show capable of having organizational and planning skills, as well as having an aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Team player with ability to work in a highly cross-functional and virtual environment
• Ability to plan, set, and achieve goals
• Superior level of personal character and integrity

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.