Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting AND email me at biacosta @actalentservices.com with the following:

1) word copy of resume

2) 2-3 professional references

3) 4-5 brief bullet points highlighting technical qualifications

Job Description

The Project Manager will support the Design and Fabrication Project Management Team by developing and maintaining a detailed project schedule, ensuring all project milestones are tracked for on-time delivery. The role involves managing contract documents, setting and managing client expectations, interfacing with engineering leads for schedule compliance, and working with project engineers to ensure successful design outputs as approved by the client. Additionally, the Project Manager will review project submittal and fabrication drawings for adherence to design intent, meet budgetary objectives, and generate change orders with customer approval.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design and Fabrication Project Management Team.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule with tracked milestones.
• Manage and ensure completion and proper filing of contract documents.
• Set and manage client expectations effectively.
• Interface with engineering leads to ensure schedule compliance.
• Collaborate with project engineers for successful client-approved design outputs.
• Review project submittal and fabrication drawings for design intent adherence.
• Meet budgetary objectives.
• Generate and obtain customer approval for change orders.

Essential Skills

• Project management skills including scheduling, budgeting, and milestones.
• Vendor management experience, particularly as the primary point of contact.
• 2-3+ years of experience in scheduling, budgeting, project tracking, and vendor/client management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, and architecture.
• Proficiency in Smart Sheets, MS Excel, and MS Office.
• Strong skills in negotiation and client management.

Work Environment

The first month will be 100% onsite, followed by a hybrid schedule of 2 days work from home. The Project Management Team consists of 7 total members, combining the Design and Fabrication teams. The company offers flexibility to work from home after training and is known as the largest building materials manufacturer in the US. Projects include airports and train stations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Commerce, CA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $44.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Commerce,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 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.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.