Job Title: Project Consultant Job Description This role involves leading and collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to define project objectives, execute strategies, and deliver successful project outcomes. The Project Consultant provides a high level of expertise, direction, and mentorship to ensure project excellence. Responsibilities + Lead and oversee the execution of complex projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations. + Work with clients and stakeholders to develop project strategies, objectives, and detailed plans. + Identify potential project risks and challenges, develop mitigation strategies, and implement risk management protocols. + Allocate and manage project resources, including budgets, personnel, and equipment. + Assemble and lead project teams, providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members. + Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet or exceed quality and performance standards. + Manage changes to project scope, objectives, and timelines, evaluating their impact and making adjustments as needed. + Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring client satisfaction and addressing their needs throughout the project lifecycle. + Prepare comprehensive project reports and documentation for clients, stakeholders, and organizational leadership. + Identify opportunities for process enhancements, develop best practices, and optimize project management capabilities. + Collaborate with various departments and functions within the organization to ensure project success. + Ensure that projects comply with all relevant regulations, standards, and industry requirements. Essential Skills + 10+ years of experience in project management and consulting roles, including experience with complex projects. + In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, best practices, and industry trends. + A track record of successfully delivering large, complex projects. + Experience identifying potential project risks and challenges, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing risk management protocols. + Engineering, Construction, natural gas expertise. + Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, or a related field. + Previous experience supporting utility industry preferred, specifically natural gas transmission or distribution projects. + Client-focused with a deep understanding of client relationship management. Work Environment Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in-office and 2 days remo Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $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 hybrid position in Atlanta,GA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.