Project Manager
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate the work of single or multidisciplinary teams throughout the full project lifecycle, from initiation to close-out. This role involves managing staffing plans, balancing workloads, and ensuring the timely completion of all project deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate work sessions with team members and stakeholders to support the development of project deliverables.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Participate in marketing efforts, proposal development, and contractual negotiations.
- Oversee multiple small to medium projects concurrently, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
- Implement and uphold QA/QC procedures across all project phases.
- Monitor project progress and adjust team efforts as needed to maintain schedule and quality standards.
- Track and manage the financial performance of assigned projects.
- Coordinate with teams to ensure work remains within approved budgets and timelines.
- Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, and Business Leadership during periodic project reviews.
Essential Skills
- 2 years of project management experience.
- 7 years of overall experience in the industry.
- Substation project experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
- Professional Engineering License (PE) required.
- Experience in MS Office and MS Project.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Masters or PMP Certification is a plus.
- Experience in Access is a plus.
- Substation design and utilities engineering.
- Transmission and power delivery experience.
Work Environment
The position is based in the Downtown Chicago office, located on the 27th floor, offering beautiful views and close access to public transportation such as the L and Metra train lines. The schedule requires a minimum of 3 days in the office per week for collaboration. The office, currently undergoing renovations for additional space and lobby revamp, is situated right on Wacker Drive along the Chicago River. The company provides a perfect mix of remote work and in-office collaboration, and invests heavily in professional development through mentorship, training programs, and support for licensure and certifications. Employee ownership and diversified service lines offer stability against market fluctuations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $84.13/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 Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC---with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.