Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager with nuclear expertise to lead and manage complex projects. This SME role requires a professional with 10 to 15 years of experience, preferably in I&C, Electrical, or Mechanical fields. The Project Manager will provide strategic direction, leadership, and mentorship to project teams, ensuring successful project delivery.
Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scheduling, and budgeting, overseeing the efficient allocation of resources.
• Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies to proactively address project challenges.
• Monitor and control project progress, maintaining accurate project documentation and providing regular reports to executive management.
• Manage stakeholder communication and expectations, ensuring project alignment with organizational goals.
• Apply advanced project management methodologies, innovative approaches, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Mentor and coach project management teams, sharing industry expertise and best practices.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience with a proven track record of managing and delivering complex projects.
• Advanced knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and software.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic project environments and lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong experience in managing projects that impact organizational strategies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in project management, business, engineering, or a related field.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP - Project Management Professional) is required.
• Advanced certifications and specializations are highly preferred.

Work Environment
The Project Manager will work in a dynamic environment, leading multidisciplinary teams across various project phases. The role requires flexibility and adaptability to changing project demands, with a focus on strategic alignment and continuous improvement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Waynesboro, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Waynesboro,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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 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.


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