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Assistant Electrical Project Manager

Actalent
Newtown, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026

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Job Title: Assistant Electrical Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Electrical Project Manager to join our team and manage a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution and completion of projects while aligning with strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of complex projects across multiple sectors.
  • Provide on-site leadership and motivate team members to meet project goals.
  • Align projects with strategic objectives and report on success criteria.
  • Demonstrate expertise in construction cost projection and financial management.
  • Identify scope creep, manage project change orders, and communicate effectively with the project team.
  • Work creatively and analytically to solve problems and support innovation.
  • Establish project practices, templates, policies, and tools.
  • Prepare estimates and project plans for all phases of the project.
  • Coordinate with superintendents and foremen to manage labor hours and expectations.
  • Procure resources to achieve project objectives within planned timeframes.
  • Manage day-to-day project activities and resources.
  • Monitor staff performance and provide regular status reporting.
  • Act as an internal quality control check for the project.
  • Assist in dispute resolution and contract management.
  • Understand and ensure compliance with project specifications and requirements.

Essential Skills

  • 7 years of experience in the electrical construction industry.
  • 5 years of experience with full product lifecycle and technology methodologies.
  • Journeyman or master electrical license (E1/E2 preferred but not required).
  • Strong leadership and motivational skills across organizational levels.
  • Experience with MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project Sight, Procore, Blue Beam.
  • Experience in negotiating with vendors and subcontractors.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • candidates with 10-20 years).
  • Experience with change orders, budgeting, scheduling, RFIs, submittals, take-offs, and buyouts.
  • Experience with Accubid, BlueBeam, and Procore software.
  • Experience in commercial, healthcare, and multifamily projects ranging from $1k to $16M.

Work Environment

The role requires full-time office presence with occasional on-site visits. Projects are located primarily in Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford, and Litchfield counties. The work environment is collaborative, supporting both independent and team-oriented tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Newtown, CT.

Pay and Benefits

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

Competitive salary with performance-based increases Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) Paid time off, including holidays and sick leave Professional development and career growth opportunities

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newtown,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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