Project Manager, Procurement ​/ Purchasing, Operations Management

Project Manager

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

The Project Manager at the clients site in the formulation and validation of project work plans, will monitor and influence the performance of the planning, engineering, design, and construction efforts in accordance with the plans, and will assist in data gathering and analysis for the reporting on the project progress, scheduled deliverables, and budget.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Make recommendations to the Project Manager for the avoidance or correction of deviations from the plan
• Assess inter-project dependencies and gauge impact and risk
• Recommend appropriate action to the Project Manager to minimize negative effects
• Assist the Project Manager in developing and scoping documents, deliverables, and cost estimates
• Independently coordinate activities required for successful installation of assigned projects under supervision of Project Managers
• Holds contractors accountable for the system safety process
• Develop, review and coordinate the project, schedule, budget, tools, and staff
• Coordinate with supply chain to make sure materials and equipment are delivered to the project per the schedule
• Coordinate construction activities with the construction management organization
• Travel several times per quarter to utility job sites in Central/Southern Texas

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or Engineering from ABET accredited university
• Eight+ years of experience in project management with capital projects
• Eight+ years of experience interfacing with engineering procurement and construction personnel
• Eight+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Requisite Abilities and Skills

• Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently, show capable of having organizational and planning skills, as well as having an aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Team player with ability to work in a highly cross-functional and virtual environment
• Ability to plan, set, and achieve goals
• Superior level of personal character and integrity

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 remote position.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Actalent

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