Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Job Description We are seeking a Project Manager to assist the Senior Project Manager with administrative tasks during the design, pre-construction, and construction phases of project management. This role involves managing scope, scheduling, budgeting, contracts, the bidding process, and overseeing the work of the design team. Candidates must be able to work independently with minimal oversight. Responsibilities + Work directly with the Project Management team to help manage and estimate construction projects. + Complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements. + Review drawings for accuracy and completeness. + Assemble miscellaneous details necessary for preparing job bid proposals. + Develop relationships with subcontractors and interact with them to secure necessary information for job bids. + Support the Project Manager in collecting information for the monthly Work in Progress (WIP) report. + Assist with projecting and adhering to job budget and timing of tasks. + Maintain project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and addressing issues. + Control project costs by recommending expenditures and administering contractor contracts. + Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, recommending actions. + Travel to job site locations when necessary to review progress and provide solutions to challenges. + Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations. + Maintain project database by updating construction systems. + Be available to support the Project Manager in answering any customer inquiries. + Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed. + Responsible for project financials, administration, implementation, management, and customer satisfaction for all assigned projects. + Manage implementation and management of HVAC equipment projects, ensuring accountability for assigned projects' scope, schedule, etc. + Manage a portfolio of projects, including both smaller and larger multi-building or complex construction projects. + Manage project scope, cost, and schedule by reviewing contract documents, holding internal meetings, establishing customer expectations, and identifying risks with mitigation plans. + Compare estimated ship dates with contractor's project schedule, ensuring compliance with internal equipment ordering processes. + Maintain accuracy of forecasted cost at completion and control expenses by monitoring assigned project budget. Essential Skills + Project management experience in construction and commercial construction. + Mechanical construction experience. + Experience with HVAC, mechanical engineering, project engineering, estimation, project scheduling. + Ability to manage RFIs, submittals, mechanical, electrical, construction documents, change orders, project coordination, blueprint, and document control. + Degree in Construction Management or Engineering. + Experience with project schedules and PM construction software. + Strong customer service and problem-solving skills. + Strong communication skills with a proactive approach. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Ability to meet tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management/Science Degree. + Experience interfacing with executives of a Fortune 500 company. + Exposure to state-of-the-art data centers. + Opportunity for long-term work spanning the next 3+ years. Work Environment The work environment consists of an office setting with occasional on-site visits to projects. The office-to-field ratio is approximately 80/20. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Muskogee, OK. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $48.08/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 fully onsite position in Muskogee,OK. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 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. 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