Project Manager

Project Manager Oil & Gas / Engineering ProjectsThe Project Manager leads multiple small to midsize oil & gas engineering projects from initiation through final delivery. This position blends project management, client engagement, and technical oversight, making it wellsuited for someone with strong engineering depth and proven leadership capability.The Project Manager is accountable for scope, schedule, and budget across several concurrent projects. They guide engineering and design teams (typically 15 people) and act as the primary liaison for clients, ensuring highquality deliverables and smooth project execution from design through field coordination and closeout.Manage engineering projects Oversee multiple oil & gas projects simultaneously.Lead project planning Drive execution across scope, schedule, and budget.Direct engineering/design teams Coordinate workloads and support technical alignment.Engage with clients Maintain communication, set expectations, and manage deliverables.Review technical work Ensure compliance with engineering standards and project requirements.Support field activities Participate in site visits and field coordination (approx. 2550% travel).Manage risks and changes Maintain documentation and proactively address project challenges.5-10+ years of combined engineering and project management experience.Direct oil & gas project execution experience (required).Engineering degree preferred.Comfortable working in both office and field/client environments.Strong communication and clientfacing skills.This role is best suited for someone who brings:Strong oil & gas experience with understanding of design, field execution, and client review cycles.A technical foundation, ideally as an engineer or former engineer, with the ability to communicate confidently with clients and internal teams.Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with shifting priorities.Demonstrated ability to lead small teams and influence project outcomes.Position based in Colorado Springs or Albuquerque.2550% travel, depending on project needs.Hybrid mix of office work, client meetings, and occasional field presence.This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $60.00/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)This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs, CO.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. 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