Project Manager Job at Actalent in East Hartford

Project Engineer / Project Manager

Responsible for defining, planning, and executing construction projects with a focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. This role involves managing budgets, schedules, risks, and client relationships to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution:
• Develops project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives. Prepares detailed statements of work and work breakdown structures. Secures approvals from internal and external stakeholders.
• Risk Management:
• Assesses potential project risks and implements mitigation strategies. Monitors risks throughout the project lifecycle and escalates issues when necessary.
• Financial Oversight:
• Manages project costs to ensure profitability. Tracks and communicates residual risks related to time and cost. Reviews and approves subcontractor/vendor invoices and ensures timely client billing and payment follow-up.
• Performance Monitoring:
• Conducts ongoing reviews of project status and performance metrics. Manages changes using established change management protocols and collaborates with stakeholders to adjust project scope and schedule as needed.
• Safety & Compliance:
• Ensures project scope is reviewed by safety managers and that safety plans are properly implemented. Responds promptly to audit findings and corrective actions.
• Technical Leadership:
• Applies engineering and construction techniques, procedures, and standards. Provides guidance to designers, engineers, contractors, and other project team members.
• Resource Management:
• Develops and manages project resource plans. Coordinates staffing needs, including procurement of subcontractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with procurement processes.
• Team Leadership:
• Communicates project goals, deadlines, and assignments clearly. Assigns tasks, provides direction, and offers coaching and performance feedback. Escalates performance issues as needed.
• Client Relations:
• Builds and maintains strong client relationships. Ensures client satisfaction through quality, timely project delivery and effective expectation management.

Required Skills:

• Wastewater and water infrastructure
• Budget development and cost control
• Project scheduling and planning
• Change order management
• RFIs (Requests for Information)
• Stormwater systems
• Commercial construction
• Project coordination and management

Preferred Certifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional PMI)
• CCM (Certified Construction Manager)
• DBIA (Design-Build Institute of America Certification)

Experience Level:

Intermediate Ideal for candidates with foundational experience in construction project management and a strong interest in infrastructure projects.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

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 onsite position in East Hartford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.