Project Manager
Actalent · Charlotte, NC
- On site
- Full-time
- $180,000 / year
- Charlotte, NC
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Job highlights
- Lead large capital power projects, focusing on combined cycle.
- Manage projects from inception to commissioning.
- Oversee budget, schedule, and quality deliverables.
- Coordinate engineering, vendors, and overseas offices.
- Develop and mentor cross-functional teams.
About the role
Project Manager
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead mid to large capital power projects, with a strong focus on combined cycle power plants. The ideal candidate will manage projects involving multiple engineering disciplines and vendor coordination from inception through start-up and commissioning. The role involves monitoring, reporting, and controlling project costs and schedules across all phases.
Responsibilities
- Execute all aspects of the project, including staff management, strategic leadership, and technical operations.
- Monitor project schedules and budgets, ensuring productivity and quality standards are met.
- Manage and execute work with overseas High Value Engineering (HVE) offices.
- Develop and implement administrative, technical, and corporate procedures for project success.
- Direct and manage project personnel, supporting planning, scheduling, and design quality.
- Ensure compliance with schedule, budget, scope, and quality deliverables.
- Build relationships and coordinate with clients and project personnel, ensuring requirements are met.
- Organize and implement project management and corporate quality systems.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of all commercial, technical, and financial correspondence.
- Prepare and evaluate monthly progress reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Process invoices timely and accurately, liaising with accounting on outstanding invoices.
- Champion Management of Change by identifying and processing ECNs promptly.
- Develop new business opportunities and participate in business development meetings.
- Plan and identify tasks, address potential problems, and propose solutions.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels, actively recruiting and training as necessary.
- Develop, coach, and track employee skill levels in technical and management areas.
- Develop project proposals, scopes of work, and budgets.
Essential Skills
- Extensive project management experience in power generation and power plant projects.
- Proficient in engineering, procurement, construction, and construction management.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- 15 to 20 years of experience in power projects, particularly combined cycle.
- At least 8-10 years as a Project Manager.
- Experience managing projects ranging from small to mid-cap to large cap standalone projects.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective coordination and client/vendor communication.
- Organized, self-directed, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a team environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to travel and work in both office and field environments.
- Experience in developing and mentoring a large, high-performing cross-functional team.
Work Environment
Work on high-impact, grid-relevant projects within a critical energy segment. You will have the opportunity to influence execution methods, tools, and standards across the portfolio. The role involves both office-based work and travel as necessary to field environments. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful energy projects.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $160,000.00 - $200,000.00/yr.
Company Benefits Will Be Provided Upon Request
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Power Generation
- Combined Cycle Power Plants
- Capital Projects
- Engineering Procurement Construction
- Construction Management
- Budget Control
- Schedule Management
- Client Relations
- Team Leadership
Skills & topics
- Project Manager
- Power Generation
- Combined Cycle
- Capital Projects
- Engineering
- Procurement
- Construction
- Management
- Budget
- Schedule
- Charlotte
- NC
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive project management experience in power generation, especially combined cycle plants. Quantify achievements in budget and schedule control.
- Showcase your expertise: Emphasize your Bachelor's degree in engineering and 15-20 years of relevant experience, with 8-10 years in a Project Manager role.
- Align with Actalent's values: Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, showing your ability to manage diverse teams and stakeholder relationships.
- Prepare for technical and behavioral interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with EPC, construction management, and managing overseas teams, as well as how you handle change management and business development.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key qualifications for an Actalent Project Manager role in Charlotte, NC?
- For the Project Manager position at Actalent in Charlotte, NC, key qualifications include extensive project management experience (15-20 years) in power generation, particularly combined cycle power plants, with at least 8-10 years specifically as a Project Manager. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and proficiency in EPC/CM are essential. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are also critical.
- What kind of projects will a Project Manager at Actalent be working on?
- As a Project Manager at Actalent, you will lead mid to large capital power projects, with a strong emphasis on combined cycle power plants. These are high-impact, grid-relevant projects within the critical energy segment, offering opportunities to influence execution methods and standards.
- Does Actalent offer opportunities for professional development for Project Managers?
- Yes, Actalent emphasizes professional development. The Project Manager role involves developing, coaching, and tracking employee skill levels. You'll also have experience in developing and mentoring a large, high-performing cross-functional team, contributing to your own growth and leadership skills.
- What is the work environment like for a Project Manager at Actalent?
- The work environment for a Project Manager at Actalent is dynamic and involves both office-based work in Charlotte, NC, and travel to field environments as needed. You will be part of a team working on impactful energy projects and have the opportunity to influence project execution.
- How does Actalent use AI in its hiring process for Project Manager roles?
- Actalent may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in parts of the hiring process for roles like Project Manager, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. While AI tools help assess applications, the final hiring decisions are always made by the human hiring team.
- What is the salary range for a Project Manager at Actalent in Charlotte, NC?
- The advertised salary range for the Project Manager position in Charlotte, NC, is $160,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year. Company benefits are also provided.
- Is the Project Manager role at Actalent remote, hybrid, or on-site?
- The Project Manager position at Actalent in Charlotte, NC, is a fully on-site role. The job description explicitly states it is a 'fully onsite position in Charlotte, NC'.
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