Project Manager

Project Manager

A Project Manager is expected to work as an important member of the project execution team that manages major aspects of projects in accordance with customer requirements, company procedures, established project margins, and committed schedules.

What You Will Do

• Review and prepare all applicable job data including project budgets, procurement plans, material requisitions, project schedules, manpower loading plans in accordance with company procedures.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet scheduled task deadlines, maintain schedule for purchasing, fabrication, construction, inspection, start-up, etc. prioritizing staff workload to meet goals and assign warranty items to engineering staff.
• Communicating promptly internally and with customers on project schedule and any issues.
• Scheduling and conducting project review meetings focusing on scope of supply, cost, construction, and project scheduling.
• Advising upper Management of project status while adhering to all appropriate policies and established safety procedures.
• Perform negotiation with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare material requisitions for project buyout.
• Prepare and review change order requests.

Position Details

• Travel requirement is a must for this position
• Travel to customer job sites up to 50%
• Travel will be 12 days at a time

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in the mechanical or chemical engineering discipline from an accredited university or other related qualified training
• Five 5 years directly related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A proven record of managing multiple large scale dynamic projects in person and at a distance

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $62.50/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 Plano, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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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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.