Project manager

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Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee projects based on new service applications. This role involves gathering and analyzing project information, meeting with customers, and ensuring successful project completion.

Responsibilities

• Gather information about projects based on new service applications.
• Meet customers in person as required to discuss project details.
• Visually inspect existing electric distribution equipment such as transformers, poles, and wires.
• Take measurements, create sketches, and prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Prepare customer agreements based on collected project information.
• Ensure customers have obtained the requisite permits.
• Schedule energizations after the customers' electricians' work is complete and project requirements are fulfilled.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Experience in project management and project coordination.
• Proficiency in using MS Office Suite.
• Ability to conduct field surveys and create site layouts.
• Knowledge of overhead, underground, and vault electrical systems.
• Experience with Asset Suite 8.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Capability to sketch elevations and site layouts based on visual inspections.
• Ability to stay highly organized.
  
  

Work Environment

This position is 100% remote but requires candidates to be local to Oakbrook or Chicago for field visits. The role operates on a 1st shift schedule, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Enjoy premium benefits, 9 holidays, and 2 weeks of vacation.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Requirements

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 hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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