Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

This Project Manager role oversees projects from initial kickoff through final completion and closeout, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with customer expectations and company standards. The position focuses on schedule and budget management, coordination with customers and stakeholders, and proactive issue resolution to keep projects running smoothly. You will manage change orders, maintain thorough project documentation, and support billing and forecasting activities while building and sustaining strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from kickoff through final completion and closeout, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, budgets, milestones, and Gantt charts to keep work on track.

• Coordinate daily with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal departments to align expectations and resolve issues.

• Review and interpret project requirements, drawings, specifications, proposals, and related documentation to ensure clarity and feasibility.

• Track material procurement and deliveries, and monitor project timelines to ensure resources are available when needed.

• Identify potential scheduling, cost, or scope issues early and develop solutions before they impact project performance.

• Manage change orders, including documentation, approvals, and communication with all stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including schedules, reports, logs, and records.

• Conduct regular project status reviews and prepare updates for customers and company leadership.

• Communicate project progress, risks, and changes clearly and professionally to internal and external stakeholders.

• Maintain strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle, acting as a primary point of contact.

• Ensure completed work meets company quality standards and customer expectations, including technical and safety requirements.

• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) with customers as needed to verify system performance and compliance.

• Assist with project billing and invoicing by providing accurate progress data and documentation.

• Support project forecasting activities by contributing schedule, budget, and resource information.

• Participate in project closeout activities, ensuring all documentation, deliverables, and financials are completed accurately.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in project management, including responsibility for project delivery from kickoff to closeout.

• Proven experience with change order management and project coordination in a customer-facing environment.

• At least 1 year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

• At least 1 year of experience using Microsoft Project for scheduling and tracking project activities.

• Ability to create, read, and manage Gantt charts to plan and monitor project timelines.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.

• Demonstrated customer relations skills, including experience in client-facing roles and maintaining long-term relationships.

• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting.

• Experience working with or around electrical distribution systems, electrical engineering concepts, panel design, or panel wiring.

• Ability to identify scheduling, cost, or scope risks and develop practical solutions.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

• Comfort with attending and participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) with customers as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PMP certification or progress toward PMP certification is a plus.

• Education in electrical engineering is a plus.

• Experience with Gantt chart tools and advanced scheduling techniques is a plus.

• Familiarity with panel design and panel wiring processes is beneficial.

• Experience in environments involving electrical distribution systems is advantageous.

• Ability to thrive in a high-growth environment where project volume and complexity are increasing.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in resolving project-related issues before they escalate.

• Comfort working in a highly collaborative setting with cross-functional teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.86/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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