Job Information
Actalent Project Manager in Moraine, Ohio
Job Title: Project Manager - Power Utilities
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the execution of large-scale projects ranging from $2M to $50M. The role involves interpreting contractual language, managing project scope, schedule, budget, and risk, as well as coordinating material and labor procurement for transmission and distribution projects.
Responsibilities
Successfully execute multi-year, multi-million dollar transmission and distribution construction projects, ensuring they meet scope, schedule, and budget.
Adhere to project management standards for project schedules, cash flows, work breakdown structures, stakeholder management, and risk identification and mitigation.
Coordinate activities across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring project milestones are met and conflicts are resolved.
Develop specifications and scopes of work for contracted activities, ensuring completion per specifications and contracts.
Negotiate scopes of work with supply chain and minimize change orders.
Execute construction activities efficiently with the Construction Management team.
Manage the collection and tracking of all costs associated with the portfolio of projects, providing detailed cost breakdowns for project meetings and PMO reporting.
Define material requirements and assist with procurement for cost development and operational readiness.
Analyze labor, material, and equipment requirements and consult with the supply chain for spending efficiencies.
Essential Skills
Experience Desired:
3-5 years of project management and construction management of multi-million dollar projects. Experience with electric utility projects preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. PMP is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize tasks in a continually changing environment.
Basic understanding of contracting approaches for engineering and construction activities. Ability to recognize and manage owner's risk related to the successful completion of a project.
Expert knowledge of purchasing policies and vendor selection criteria and processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP. Familiar with Oracle P6 and Copperleaf C55.
Demonstrated ability to improve continuously, understanding of basic CI methodology, and business process management. Always looking to make tomorrow better than today
Work Environment
The work schedule is typically Monday to Friday in the Dayton, OH office, but may include weekends, holidays, and irregular hours. Flexibility is offered for remote work on Fridays.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Moraine, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/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 fully onsite position in Moraine,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.