Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager Job Description

The Project Manager leads and oversees complex engineering and design projects within the utility industry, managing the full project lifecycle from planning and design through execution and delivery. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality standards while effectively managing timelines, resources, budgets, and stakeholder communications. The Project Manager collaborates closely with clients, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and construction professionals to drive successful outcomes and foster a highly collaborative project environment.

• Lead and manage the planning, design, and execution of engineering projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Develop, review, and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and clients to ensure alignment on project objectives, requirements, and deliverables.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, including cost estimates, contracts, technical reports, and progress reports.
• Identify, clarify, and recommend solutions for project plan deviations and work-related problems with minimal impact and risk by analyzing reports and records and evaluating multiple solution options.
• Interpret the results of technical analyses to inform project decisions and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project performance, track milestones, and provide regular status updates to clients and senior management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards at all phases of the project.
• Support a collaborative team culture within engineering, design, and construction groups to drive successful project outcomes.

• Extensive project management experience with capital projects, including full project life cycle management.
• Strong background in construction and engineering project environments, including commercial and turn-key projects.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation effectively.
• Experience coordinating and interfacing with engineering, procurement, and construction personnel for at least eight years.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word with a minimum of eight years of practical experience.
• Ability to analyze project reports and records, evaluate multiple solution options, and interpret technical analysis results to resolve project issues.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to maintaining safety, regulatory, and quality compliance across all project activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Eight or more years of experience in project management with capital projects.
• Eight or more years of experience interfacing with engineering, procurement, and construction personnel.
• Eight or more years of experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Experience working on commercial construction projects and turn-key engineering initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams.

The role is based in a quiet engineering office environment that supports focused, detail-oriented work. The dress code is business casual, reflecting a professional yet comfortable atmosphere. Teamwork is highly encouraged and occurs frequently, with regular collaboration among engineers, designers, construction professionals, and leadership to deliver complex utility projects.

This is a Permanent position based out of Tulsa, OK.

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $49.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Tulsa,OK.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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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