Project Manager

Job Title: MEP Project Manager Job Description This role leads and coordinates multi-discipline project teams in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) industry, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high technical standard. The Project Manager oversees the full project lifecycle, from internal kickoff and design coordination through construction administration, while serving as a primary point of contact for clients and project partners. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the work of multi-discipline teams comprised of engineers, designers, and interns throughout all phases of a project. Maintain a detailed and up-to-date understanding of the status of all ongoing projects under your management. Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets, monitoring project costs, deadlines, and change orders to ensure successful delivery. Conduct internal kickoff meetings for each project with assigned personnel to negotiate and agree on schedule, budget, and expectations. Monitor, manage, and distribute both internal and external project communications to keep stakeholders informed and aligned. Coordinate the preparation, review, and on-time delivery of all project deliverables. Actively drive cross-discipline coordination at each stage of the project to ensure integrated and consistent designs. Assign and oversee project personnel for specific phases or aspects of a project, including technical research, project design, preparation of specifications, and technical plans. Organize and lead design team meetings, ensuring deadlines are met and proactively removing obstacles that could impact progress. Manage engineering reviews and QA/QC analyses for each phase of the project, compiling and publishing the results of each review. Interface regularly with clients, sub-consultants, external firms, and contractors to provide project status reports and ensure customer needs are understood and met. Coordinate and schedule site visits with the project team to support design, review, and construction activities. Manage construction administration activities, including reviewing and responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) and reviewing submittals for compliance with project requirements. Essential Skills Project management experience in the MEP industry, with at least 2+ years of Project Management experience. Experience in engineering, with a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Demonstrated experience managing commercial projects such as hotels, medical offices, banks, schools, and entertainment facilities. Proven ability to develop and manage project schedules and budgets, including monitoring costs, deadlines, and change orders. Strong coordination skills to lead multi-discipline teams and facilitate cross-discipline collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. Experience conducting and managing engineering reviews and QA/QC processes for multiple project phases. Ability to manage construction administration activities, including RFI and submittal review. Effective communication skills to interface with clients, sub-consultants, external firms, contractors, and internal team members. Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple projects and maintain detailed project status information. Additional Skills & Qualifications PMP certification is a plus but not required. Professional engineering license is a plus but not required. Experience leading internal kickoff meetings and design team meetings. Familiarity with commercial building types such as hotels, medical offices, banks, schools, and entertainment venues. Ability to compile, document, and publish results of engineering reviews and QA/QC analyses. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and remove obstacles impacting project progress. Work Environment The work environment supports a hybrid schedule, typically allowing 2 to 3 days of remote work per week, with the remaining time spent collaborating on-site with engineers, designers, interns, and other project stakeholders. The role involves regular coordination with clients, sub-consultants, external firms, and contractors, as well as scheduled site visits to active project locations. Team culture emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and shared success, reinforced by profit sharing, 401(k) matching up to 5%, paid employee-only insurance, and generous paid time off, including time off from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day and other paid holidays. The organization also fosters a strong sense of community through quarterly team events and a supportive, professional environment focused on quality, continuous improvement, and work-life balance. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Cincinnati, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Profit Sharing - Pay employee only insurance - 1 day remote - 401k match up to 5% - Paid time off from Christmas Eve through New Years Day - Paid time off/paid holidays - Quarterly events with team Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Cincinnati,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr