Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to support Distribution Underground Conversion projects. This role involves providing direction and oversight for the project team and stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle, including scoping, initiation, planning, design, permit and easement acquisition, construction, and project close-out activities. The Project Manager will lead and manage multiple projects, ensuring successful execution and results in terms of costs, methods, and outcomes.

Provide project management oversight and direction throughout the project lifecycle.Lead and manage activities for multiple projects, ensuring successful execution.Identify problems and solutions, collaborating to establish project objectives, timelines, risk analysis, milestones, and deliverables.Utilize project controls for budget and schedule management, forecasting, and performance monitoring.Resolve issues and ensure task completion by establishing priorities and resolving conflicts.Understand and apply project management core concepts.

Qualifications

Proven project management experience in electric utility, preconstruction, and underground distribution conversions.Proficiency in design or engineering.High voltage project management expertise.Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.At least 5 years of project management experience.Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Projects, Teams, SAP, and Primavera P6.Preferred experience in environmental permitting, utility, and construction management.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Work Environment

The position requires 1-2 days per week on-site at the southern California utility client office. Our Client has been providing high-quality engineering and design services since 1985, including power system engineering, utility system design, electric system hardening, and electric vehicle charging stations. We serve diverse projects in military, commercial, industrial, educational, medical, and municipal facilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

401(k) with Matching (3.5%)Dental and Vision insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountsHealth insurancePaid time off

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Santa Ana,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 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 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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