Senior Project Manager - Renewable Lab Build

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

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.