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Job Title: Distribution Project ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to support Distribution Underground Conversion projects. This role involves providing project management oversight and direction for project teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including scoping, initiation, planning, design, permit acquisition, construction, and close-out activities. The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects, ensuring successful execution and achievement of results in terms of costs, methods, and outcomes.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and manage activities for multiple projects, ensuring successful execution.

+ Provide direction throughout the project lifecycle, including scoping, initiation, planning, design, permit acquisition, construction, and close-out.

+ Collaborate to establish project objectives, timelines, risk analysis, milestones, and deliverables.

+ Utilize project controls for budget and schedule management, forecasting, and performance monitoring.

+ Resolve issues and ensure task completion by establishing priorities and resolving conflicts with team members and functional managers.

+ Identify problems and solutions in direct involvement with tasks necessary for successful project execution.

Essential Skills

+ 5+ years of project management experience.

+ Experience with project management in electric utilities and underground distribution conversions.

+ Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Projects, Teams, SAP, and Primavera P6.

+ Understanding and use of core project management concepts and processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in applicable profession, business, or technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

+ Environmental permitting experience (coastal permits, SWPPP, public lands approvals) preferred.

+ Utility and underground utility experience is a plus.

+ Construction management experience.

+ Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Work Environment

This role requires 1-2 days per week on-site at a utility client office in Southern California. Since 1985, our organization has been committed to delivering high-quality engineering and design services, including power system engineering, utility system design, electric system hardening, underground conversions, electric vehicle charging stations, utility interconnections, substation design, battery storage engineering, and lighting and system engineering. Our projects span across Military, Developers, Commercial, Industrial, Educational, Medical, and Municipal Facilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Pomona, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

01(k) with Matching Dental and Vision insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending accounts Health insurance Paid time off

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Pomona,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 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.