Aerospace Project Manager - Onsite in Estacada, OR

Actalent; Estacada (OR); On-site; USD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Estacada, OR, is seeking a Project Manager Aerospace to lead complex aerospace and government contracts from kickoff to closeout. You will oversee planning, procurement, scheduling, submittals, financial performance, and risk management to ensure delivery within cost, schedule, and quality requirements.

The role serves as the primary customer contact, driving cross-functional communication and providing strategic oversight to optimize project performance and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience executing Government contracts within strict schedule, cost, and quality parameters.
• Aerospace or military experience preferred.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and working with project and customer stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review all Sales Turnover documentation, including drawings, specifications, pricing details, contract details, and correspondence.
• Review Procurement and Subcontracting Plan and advise on priorities and timing of orders.
• Manage Submittal Register to ensure timely and quality submittals (technical and non-technical).
• Host Project Kickoff and Planning sessions; develop WBS, schedule, scorecard, and risk/opportunity register.
• Ensure onsite team has tools, materials, and information for safe work before mobilization.
• Approve project time charges and invoices.
• Oversee the RFI process.
• Review change orders and escalate large changes for Governance review.
• Review weekly scorecard and schedule updates; initiate Corrective Action Plans.
• Coordinate invoicing with Accounting and approve invoices.
• Manage customer communications and internal team communications.
• Prepare project forecasts and discuss profitability with leadership.

Skills

Project management

Project scheduling

Budget management

Change orders

Corrective action plans

Forecasting

Project analysis

Aerospace

Fabrication processes

RFI

Electrical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/PM

Job description

Actalent in Estacada, OR, is seeking a Project Manager Aerospace to lead complex aerospace and government contracts from kickoff to closeout. You will oversee planning, procurement, scheduling, submittals, financial performance, and risk management to ensure delivery within cost, schedule, and quality requirements.

The role serves as the primary customer contact, driving cross-functional communication and providing strategic oversight to optimize project performance and profitability.