Substation Construction Project Manager

Actalent; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager – Utility Construction to oversee substation construction, replacement, and upgrade projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules, and field execution to ensure safe, efficient delivery.

Candidates should have 2–5 years in construction or utility projects and strong coordination skills. The role requires collaboration across engineering, construction, and project controls to meet project objectives and client needs in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• 2–5 years of program or project management experience in construction/utility.
• Experience managing multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Excel and project scheduling tools (MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Manage new substation construction and design projects, including replacements.
• Lead a cross-functional team across engineering, procurement and field execution.
• Own project schedules and budgets and report progress to leadership.
• Coordinate bid events and obtain estimates from contractors for planning.
• Review designs for constructability and safety, guiding practical implementation.

Skills

PM experience

Budget management

Schedule management

Cross-functional coordination

MS Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint presentations

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager – Utility Construction to oversee substation construction, replacement, and upgrade projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules, and field execution to ensure safe, efficient delivery.

Candidates should have 2–5 years in construction or utility projects and strong coordination skills. The role requires collaboration across engineering, construction, and project controls to meet project objectives and client needs in a