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Job Title: Project ManagerJob Description

This role involves managing projects from concept to completion, focusing on scope evaluation, estimate development, project planning, and successful execution. The position is tailored for power generation projects across the US and Canada, including power plants and hydro plants. As a project manager, you will liaise with clients to interpret their needs, clarify expectations, and communicate updates to the Proposal Development and Operation teams.

Responsibilities

+ Evaluate requests for quotation (RFQs) and project scopes, developing equipment and resource plans, budgets, and executing turnkey projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

+ Conduct site walk-downs, review RFQ opportunities, and play an integral role in proposal development.

+ Coordinate and monitor submission information and approvals within the company and with clients or subcontractors.

+ Manage and document all project activities, including scope of work, schedules, budgets, change orders, and technical specifications.

+ Oversee project close-out processes, including reconciliation activities, lessons learned, and final reports.

+ Collaborate with functional teams to define project scope, cost, and schedule, establish baselines, manage risks, and monitor project performance.

+ Provide leadership for project management administrative staff, including communication, training, and performance feedback.

+ Cultivate and maintain good relations with clients, owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other company personnel.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred (or equivalent).

+ 5-7 years of project management knowledge in the power generation services or industrial electrical industry.

+ 3+ years of experience as an onsite construction project manager with project P&L responsibility.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Strong financial acumen.

+ Knowledge in medium voltage electrical bus duct systems and transformer components preferred.

+ Experience managing union personnel.

+ Proficiency with O365 and willingness to learn MS Project.

+ Ability to gain unescorted access to nuclear facilities.

Work Environment

This position involves substantial travel, with an estimated 60-75% time spent on-site at project locations, averaging 2-8 weeks per job, with some extending up to 6-9 months. The role requires comfort with irregular schedules, including midnight to noon shifts during outages. The work schedule is variable, based on project demands, and includes responding to calls on a company cell phone, unless pre-approved time off is arranged. Confidentiality, professionalism, financial acumen, and safety leadership are critical for this role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Cloud, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $64.00/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 hybrid position in Saint Cloud,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.