Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager is entrusted with the responsibility of completing projects within the defined scope, budget, and schedule while comprehensively understanding all associated project risks and applicable financial measures. This key role entails managing the overall client relationship, addressing any technical, financial, or logistical issues that may arise. The individual in this position also sells and develops work with specific clients, ultimately leading to a dual role as both seller and doer.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification of target market areas and develop marketing plans.
• Communicate updates effectively to the client, management, and project team.
• Prepare for and attend monthly project review meetings with operations.
• Coordinate all project activities between the project owner, architects/engineers, and contractors.
• Participate in the development and implementation of project procedures and policies, including Project Labor Agreements (PLA).
• Collaborate with architect/engineers on the interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals, and change orders.
• Issue directives to architects, engineers, and contractors to address issues identified during field visits.
• Monitor schedules and take actions to ensure project completion on time and within approved cost limits.
• Make decisions on phasing and scheduling, ensuring preparation of schedules for planning, design, and construction.
• Intervene when necessary to ensure the timely completion of project work.
• Review contractors' claims or disputed work and advise management on appropriate actions.
• Use independent judgment to make on-site change order decisions and negotiate with contractors.

• Project management experience, particularly in utility projects.
• Engineering knowledge, particularly in transmission and substation projects.
• 2-5 years of experience in Utility Project Management.
• Experience supporting end utility in a managerial capacity.
• Scheduling and budgeting experience.
• Electrical engineering expertise.

• Change order management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

The role offers a hybrid schedule, with work conducted on-site at the O&R Spring Valley location. The schedule includes working from home on Mondays and Fridays, being in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and having a floating day on Thursday.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $64.90/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 Albany,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.

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