• Assistant Project Manager

    Actalent (Duluth, MN)


    Job Title: Assistant Project ManagerJob Description

     

    Join our dynamic power delivery and construction team as an Assistant Project Manager, supporting a major investor-owned utility. You will play a vital role in managing construction and engineering projects worth over $50 million within the transmission group. This position offers a blend of office work with occasional travel to Duluth and the surrounding service areas for on-site project management.

    Responsibilities

    + Collaborate with the utility on project management scopes for construction and engineering.

    + Participate in the development, routing, and field construction of transmission projects.

    + Interface extensively with engineering, scheduling, cost control, and field staff.

    + Utilize software such as Autodesk and Primavera for project scheduling.

    + Document and report OSHA and safety compliance in the field.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of recent experience in electrical construction or field engineering on energy projects, including telecommunications, transmission, distribution, or renewables.

    + Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering.

    + Proficiency in project management tools, including Autodesk and Primavera.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with electrical transmission projects is advantageous.

    + Living in Duluth or willingness to relocate is a significant plus.

    Work Environment

    This position offers a blend of office work in Duluth and field work in the service areas of Duluth, Cloquet, Fargo, and Bemidji. You will have access to a company vehicle and flexible travel arrangements. The work environment emphasizes collaboration with engineering and field teams, requiring occasional travel for crucial meetings, especially at the project's outset.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $56.00/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 Duluth,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 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.