Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager II

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Manager to join our team. The role involves working across two locations: Prairie Island and/or Monticello. The position is centered around solidifying long-term plans, enhancing project estimates, deploying team members to projects, and managing license extensions. You will be responsible for capital work and asset depreciation. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with stakeholders and interface with the maintenance organization and engineering department.
• Implement projects in line with the scope, schedule, and budget.
• Conduct weekly meetings, source vendors, initiate and manage contracts.
• Monitor project financials and escalate concerns as necessary.
• Engage in risk management and present projects for authorization approvals.
• Conduct field and plant observations and collaborate with internal stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• 5-7 years of project management experience from inception to completion.
• Experience managing projects with budgets of at least $1 million.
• A strong preference for candidates with nuclear experience.
• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP, Unifier, UKG Workday, MS Project, and P6/Primavera.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ABET accreditation is desirable.
• Finance experience is beneficial.
• Ex-Navy (submarine/navy) nuclear experience preferred if lacking commercial experience.
• PMP certification is strongly preferred.
• SRO certification or license is beneficial.

Work Environment

The work environment is highly supportive and collaborative, supporting a large team of 32 people. The role involves desk work with the expectation to visit the field/plant for observation. Standard work hours apply, but during outages, a minimum of 60 hours per week is expected, with shifts of 12 hours per day for 6-7 days a week. The position offers a dynamic environment with diverse tasks, significant growth opportunities, and the chance to work on innovative projects. The company values a collaborative team culture, exposure to leadership, flexibility in work arrangements, and access to the latest tools and technologies.

This is a Contract position based out of Monticello, MN.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Monticello,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.