Utilities Project Manager - Remote

Job Title: Project Manager 2

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with 3-12 years of experience focusing on transmission and distribution projects for a large utility. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work under stress. Candidates should have a solid understanding of P6 or MS Project, as well as financials. The position offers the flexibility of remote work with the expectation of traveling one week per month, with travel expenses covered.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee engineering design, land, construction, and overall administration.
• Present to high-level executives and prepare slide decks.
• Manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Coordinate project activities and ensure compliance with design and construction standards.
• Provide managerial and technical oversight for the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of assigned projects.
• Work with leaders to determine team resources and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage budgets and project resources across business units.
• Develop comprehensive execution plans and communicate status updates to management.

Essential Skills

• 3-12 years of project management experience.
• Expertise in construction management.
• Experience with Requests for Information (RFI) and Change Orders.
• Knowledge of electrical projects.
• High voltage transmission and distribution experience.
• Project engineering and coordination skills.
• Strong presentation and communication abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Understanding of P6 or MS Project.
• Understanding of financials.

Work Environment

This position involves a combination of remote, office, and on-site work. Candidates should be flexible and willing to travel one week per month. Our firm values employee ownership and offers stock potential as part of our benefits, including 16 days of PTO, a 2% 401k match, and 8.5 days of holiday pay.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/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 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 Jul 16, 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.

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