Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage projects from contract award through closeout. The successful candidate will ensure successful delivery within established schedules, budgets, and quality standards, and will act as the primary liaison with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from contract award through closeout, ensuring successful delivery within established schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

• Plan, schedule, and lead project review meetings to monitor progress, address risks, and ensure alignment with project objectives.

• Serve as a primary liaison with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other stakeholders regarding project scope, schedules, budgets, change management, and invoicing.

• Support business development efforts through the preparation of project proposals, bids, estimates, and work authorizations.

• Oversee project closeout activities, including final invoicing, documentation, record retention, and contract completion requirements.

• Prepare, review, and administer change orders, contracts, and other project-related documentation.

• Coordinate internal and external resources to support project execution, while monitoring costs, budgets, and overall project performance.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among project team members.

• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company policies, project-specific safety plans, and applicable regulations.

• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, facilitating clear and proactive communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure all project activities are executed in accordance with contractual requirements, safety standards, quality expectations, and company procedures.

• Contribute to project financial management activities, including forecasting, work-in-progress (WIP) reviews, budget tracking, cost control, and financial performance analysis.

• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and other project management tools to prepare reports, track project metrics, and maintain project documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or environmental field, or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.

• 5+ years of experience in Construction Management related to Remediation work.

• Ability to work well remotely.

• Willingness to travel approximately 15% of the time, primarily to the Midwest for 1-2 days at a time.

Work Environment

• This position offers a remote working opportunity with occasional travel required to oversee work. The company specializes in hazardous waste removal, vacuum services, waste management, decontamination, and related services. The role involves tasks such as tank cleaning, product recovery and transfer, demolition and dismantling, facility closures, and vapor intrusion mitigation. The company also engages in soil and groundwater treatment systems, sediment removal and capping, multi-acre earthwork and contaminated soil management, and excavation and removal.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.