Project Manager

Project ManagerJob Summary The Project Manager leads capital projects from concept through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget. This role partners with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, contractors, and vendors to manage project planning, execution, forecasting, and resource allocation. The ideal candidate has experience leading large-scale manufacturing projects and driving successful project outcomes in a fast-paced industrial environment. Responsibilities + Lead capital projects from initiation through completion, coordinating internal teams, contractors, and vendors. + Define project scope, objectives, schedules, budgets, and deliverables in alignment with business goals. + Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, and resource requirements. + Monitor project progress and performance, providing regular updates to stakeholders. + Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to ensure financial objectives are met. + Identify and mitigate project risks while managing scope, schedule, and cost changes. + Ensure technical feasibility and alignment with operational and business requirements. + Coordinate vendor selection, contract execution, and ongoing vendor performance. + Facilitate communication among stakeholders and cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle. + Maintain project documentation, reports, and records to support successful execution and project closeout. + Support multiple concurrent projects and priorities within a manufacturing environment. Required Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field. + 5+ years of project management experience, including capital (CapEx) projects. + Experience managing projects with budgets of $10M+. + Proven track record leading projects within a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy industrial environment. + Strong experience with project planning, scheduling, forecasting, and budgeting. + Experience managing contractors, vendors, and third-party resources. + Knowledge of project management tools, methodologies, and performance tracking systems. + Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. + Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. + Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Preferred Qualifications + PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials. + Experience supporting facility expansions, equipment installations, or large-scale capital improvement projects. + Familiarity with engineering, construction, or manufacturing operations. + Experience working in a growing organization undergoing expansion initiatives. Work Environment This position is based in an industrial manufacturing environment and involves close collaboration with engineering, operations, maintenance, contractors, and external vendors. The role supports major capital investments and facility expansion efforts, requiring regular interaction with plant personnel and project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shreveport, LA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $72.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Shreveport,LA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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. 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