Power Delivery Project Manager

Actalent is seeking a Transmission Project Manager to plan, lead, and execute transmission line and substation capital projects from initial concept through final closeout. This role provides leadership across all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory, environmental, and internal requirements.

About the role

This position combines office-based and field-based work in support of transmission and substation project sites. The Transmission Project Manager collaborates with engineering, construction, operations, and external partners while also visiting active project locations, contractor facilities, and stakeholder meeting venues. Periodic travel to project sites is required, and flexibility in working hours may be necessary to align with field schedules and system needs during critical construction periods, planned outages, and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission line and substation capital projects through all phases of development and execution, from initiation to closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, outage planning, operations, environmental, permitting, land acquisition, and commissioning activities to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Direct internal project teams, engineering consultants, contractors, and vendors to achieve defined project objectives.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety standards, regulatory requirements, environmental commitments, and company policies.
• Develop and drive project execution strategies that support successful commercial and operational outcomes.
• Develop and maintain detailed project execution plans and schedules in partnership with Project Controls personnel.
• Monitor project progress and performance against approved milestones and deliverables.
• Evaluate schedule impacts, identify delays, and implement recovery plans when necessary to maintain timelines.
• Track project expenditures, commitments, and forecasts to ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Support cost variance analysis and provide accurate, timely financial reporting to leadership.
• Develop budget forecasts and recommend corrective actions to address potential cost overruns or financial risks.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans to minimize impact on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage project change requests, including scope modifications, and secure appropriate approvals.
• Monitor emerging risks, escalate critical issues requiring leadership attention, and drive resolution.
• Lead project reviews, lessons learned sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance future project performance.
• Maintain thorough documentation of project decisions, risks, issues, and corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including internal and external parties.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, presentations, and executive-level reports that clearly communicate status, risks, and decisions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with engineering, construction, operations, finance, regulatory agencies, contractors, landowners, and customers.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders to resolve conflicts, remove barriers, and align priorities across functions.
• Support permitting, regulatory, and community outreach activities as needed to advance project approvals and acceptance.
• Oversee construction management activities, including coordination of construction documents, field execution, and contractor performance.
• Support outage management and planning to minimize system impacts during construction and commissioning.
• Engage in project estimation, design coordination, and project engineering oversight to ensure technical and commercial alignment.
• Apply project controls, risk management, and change management practices to maintain control over project outcomes.
• Ensure capital projects align with broader capital improvement programs and organizational objectives.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a strong safety culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects in utility, power delivery, energy, construction, infrastructure, or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of engineering design and construction practices relevant to transmission lines and substations.
• Experience with outage coordination, permitting, land acquisition, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Proven experience in project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities applied to complex capital projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Skills

• Capability in project planning and execution for large, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience in capital budget management, including cost control and variance analysis.
• Skill in schedule development and performance monitoring using project controls tools.
• Experience in contract and vendor management within construction or utility projects.
• Competence in risk assessment and mitigation for technical and commercial project risks.
• Experience in change management, including scope control and change order administration.
• Stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to build relationships and manage expectations.
• Resource coordination skills to align internal and external resources with project needs.
• Strategic thinking and problem resolution skills to address complex project challenges.
• Executive presentation and reporting skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly.
• Conflict resolution skills and the ability to navigate differing priorities among stakeholders.
• Team leadership and collaboration skills, with a focus on safety leadership, business execution, and business acumen.

Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Experience managing electric transmission line and substation projects.
• Understanding of transmission system planning, design, construction, and utility operations.
• Experience supporting large-scale capital improvement programs.
• Familiarity with utility project governance processes and stage-gate methodologies.
• Experience with capital project controls frameworks and tools.
• Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Experience with Oracle financial systems or similar project accounting platforms.
• Knowledge of NERC and FERC requirements, as well as state regulatory requirements and utility industry standards.
• Demonstrated safety leadership and commitment to safe work practices.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of how capital projects support organizational strategy.
• Ability to think strategically while executing detailed project plans.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $72.00 per hour.

Benefits

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:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 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).

Schedule

This is a contract position based in Birmingham, AL, and is fully onsite. The position is anticipated to close on August 17, 2026.