Contract Project Manager – Engineering & Aerospace

Actalent; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager in McMinnville, OR, to oversee complex engine programs from order through delivery. You will be the main customer contact, coordinating engineering, operations, logistics, and leadership teams to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

You will manage multiple programs, track schedules and budgets, and influence cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment with a focus on quality and delivery commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Strong communication skills with customers, teams, and leadership.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct supervisory authority.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing/engineering environments and complex products.
• Proficiency with project management software for planning and reporting.
• Excellent written and oral communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple customer projects and engine programs from initiation to delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and provide status updates.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and vendors to stay on track.
• Track labor hours, BOM design, and production schedules; manage long‑lead materials.
• Lead meetings, remove roadblocks, and drive cross‑functional alignment.
• Prepare reports and presentations for customers and leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Schedule and budget tracking

Stakeholder management

Influence without authority

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager in McMinnville, OR, to oversee complex engine programs from order through delivery. You will be the main customer contact, coordinating engineering, operations, logistics, and leadership teams to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

You will manage multiple programs, track schedules and budgets, and influence cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment with a focus on quality and delivery commitments.