Project Manager in LaPorte

Energy Jobline ZR; Laporte (Sullivan County); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager for electrical utility construction in La Porte, IN. This hybrid role manages transmission and substation projects from planning to closeout, coordinating with field teams and clients. The position is contract-to-hire, with a hybrid schedule and a competitive hourly pay range.

Responsibilities include budget, schedule, risk, and reporting, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery across regional teams in a dynamic utility construction environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Management experience in construction
• Experience managing utility, transmission, and/or substation projects
• Background working with utility clients on the contractor side
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, leadership, and client-management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
• PMP certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage transmission and substation projects from planning through closeout
• Oversee project scope, budget, schedule, profitability, and resources
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, subcontractors, field leadership, and stakeholders
• Coordinate construction activities with union crews and field teams
• Manage change orders, project forecasting, risk, and reporting
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards

Skills

Project management

Utility construction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProject Manager - Electrical Utility Construction

La Porte, IN (Hybrid) | Transmission & Substation Projects

Join a respected utility construction contractor with a strong safety culture, stable project pipeline, and reputation for delivering critical power infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to lead high-profile transmission and substation construction projects while working alongside experienced field and project teams.

What You'll Do

• Manage transmission and substation projects from planning through closeout.
• Oversee project scope, budget, schedule, profitability, and resources.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, subcontractors, field leadership, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate construction activities with union crews and field teams.
• Manage change orders, project forecasting, risk, and reporting.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of Project Management experience in construction.
• Experience managing utility, transmission, and/or substation projects.
• Background working with utility clients on the contractor side.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, leadership, and client-management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field .
• PMP certification is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Lead impactful projects that support grid reliability and modernization.
• Strong culture focused on safety, teamwork, and employee development.
• Long-term career growth with an established industry leader.
• Hybrid schedule with flexibility when not supporting field operations.
• Collaborative environment with experienced leadership and long-tenured employees.

Work Environment

Hybrid role supporting a greenfield substation project in La Porte, IN, with office options in Chesterton, IN or Downers Grove, IL. Approximately 3 days onsite per week with regional travel and occasional overnight stays as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Porte, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $57.69/hr.

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 Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in La Porte,IN.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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