Job Information
Actalent Engineering Project Manager in Schenectady, New York
Description
Serves as the technical leader/manager to develop a scope of work and plan schedule and monitor engineering activities for customer projects. Provide technical leadership and interface with Proposal Management, Cost Estimating, Partners, Customers, GE Product Engineering, Sourcing, Engineering sub-contractors. Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility. Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field. Own the engineering execution of BOP-scoped Projects from Contract signature until the end of GE contractual obligations. Manage a cross functional Engineering team to master the risks and opportunities of the Contract. Providing technical guidance and assistance to Project Management and GE’s internal engineering teams. Reviewing Customer specifications and communicating contract and project requirements to all design functions, utilizing internal documentation systems. Evaluating financial/schedule impact of Customer requested scope changes. Providing technical support to Engineering, Sourcing, Vendors, and Installation teams to ensure equipment meets all Customer requirements and business objectives. Enforce quality procedures and participate in their improvement. Assure the experience feedback by capturing issues (Lessons Learned). Work in a matrix organization with numerous interfaces: In house with mainly the Engineering departments of Belfort, Baden, Noida, Queretaro, Schenectady, and Greenville. In house with fellow PEM’s and Project Coordinators. In house with project managers, quality, sourcing, logistics and scheduling. Externally with Customers, partners, EPCs, and subcontractors Serve as Senior Project Engineering Manager, when assigned, to lead and facilitate a total project solution across all product lines: Global technical project focal point… partner with project manager for customer/EPC meetings, etc. Drive consistent project requirement flow down across product lines (GT/ST/Gen/BOP) (Contractual/compliance). Drive–functional resolution to technical project issues from a system level across product lines. Respect of the contractual obligations while protecting the customer satisfaction. Management of technical risks of the project. Drive project profitability according to the assigned budgets.
Skills
3d modeling, cad design, drafting, bentley substation, iso 9001
Top Skills Details
3d modeling,cad design,drafting
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering or any other related STEM program from an accredited university or college. A min of 6 years of experience or more of related industry experience with increasing responsibilities.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Schenectady, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/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 hybrid position in Schenectady,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.