Project Manager

Actalent; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the design, construction, and implementation of a cutting-edge electrical test laboratory in San Jose, California. The facility will support PV and battery energy storage system development with high‑voltage and high‑power testing capabilities.

The role requires overseeing all project phases, coordinating with engineering, facilities, manufacturing, and finance teams, and managing external partners and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management for laboratories, clean rooms, charging stations, or high-power facilities.
• Experience with permitting, utilities, and electrical upgrades with electricians.
• Experience with stakeholder management for internal and external groups, battery power systems, AC/DC, and PMP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of the project, from planning and facility modifications through equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and stakeholder management.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, facilities, manufacturing, finance, reliability, and NPI teams.
• Manage multiple external partners, contractors, equipment vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Project management

Laboratory construction

High power electrical systems

Stakeholder management

Permitting & utilities

PMP certification

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Project Manager to lead the design, construction, and implementation of a cutting‑edge electrical test laboratory in San Jose, California. This facility will support the development and validation of large-scale photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems and will include high‑voltage and high‑power testing capabilities.

Job Title: Project Manager

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Project Manager to lead the design, construction, and implementation of a cutting‑edge electrical test laboratory in San Jose, California. This facility will support the development and validation of large-scale photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems and will include high‑voltage and high‑power testing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of the project, from planning and facility modifications through equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and stakeholder management.


• Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, facilities, manufacturing, finance, reliability, and NPI teams.


• Manage multiple external partners, contractors, equipment vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience overseeing the building, renovation, installation, or construction of laboratories, clean rooms, charging stations, or buildings that deal with high power electrical/electronics.


• Experience with permitting, utilities, and working with electricians for electrical upgrades.


• Experience with stakeholder management both internal and external, battery power systems, AC, DC, and PMP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with renewable energy, photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage systems, power electronics, or utility‑scale electrical infrastructure.


• PMP certification.


• Experience managing laboratory, test facility, manufacturing, or R&D infrastructure projects.


• Familiarity with electrical distribution systems, power testing environments, and high‑voltage installations.


• Experience supporting permitting and utility coordination activities.


• Knowledge of commissioning and startup processes for industrial or engineering facilities.

Work Environment

The role is based onsite at a newly acquired manufacturing facility in San Jose. Work is typically Monday through Thursday onsite, with Fridays often remote, depending on project requirements. This is a great opportunity to lead a facility modification project for a test lab in a rapidly growing clean tech startup.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $67.31 - $72.11/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 onsite position in Fremont,CA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.