Project Manager - Utility Construction

Project Manager - Utility Construction Projects

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead complex utility projects from initiation through closeout. This role involves overseeing various utility works related to low voltage distribution, both overhead and underground. The Project Manager will facilitate the project transition from engineering and design to construction, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project management: planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure successful project execution.
• Track and manage project budgets, schedules, and risks.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Prepare status reports, forecasts, and presentations for clients and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and industry standards.
• Mentor and support project team members, including coordinators and field staff.
• Monitor projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely completion of all steps.
• Address barriers to project completion and escalate issues as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including LVD Planning Engineering Managers, designers, and resource planners.
• Manage project scheduling within allocated hours to ensure job completion.
• Coordinate with joint-use companies for underground projects.
• Initiate operating reviews and project walkdowns with key stakeholders.
• Serve as the single point of contact for departments encountering project barriers.
• Modify dates for notifications, orders, and tasks when re-design is required.
• Assist with balancing statewide workplans with budget and resource availability.
• Collaborate with program cost engineers on project actuals vs. planned costs.
• Provide weekly updates to program managers and directors on project statuses.
• Participate in problem-solving and lean management efforts to improve processes.

Essential Skills

• 2 years of project management and utility experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, or SAP.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or General Business is a plus but not required.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Experience related to utility work, low voltage distribution, substation, transmission, natural gas, underground utility, or commercial/industrial construction projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saginaw, MI.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/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)

This is a hybrid position in Saginaw,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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 : $38 - $48