Entry Level Project Manager

Actalent; Pasadena (TX); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental & vision

401(k)

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability

Transit benefits

PTO

Résumé du poste

Actalent in Pasadena, TX seeks a Project Manager to oversee multiple projects from kickoff to final customer acceptance, ensuring end-to-end execution across planning, design, procurement, manufacturing, integration, testing and delivery. You will manage scope, schedule, cost and performance while serving as the main customer contact to ensure satisfaction.

The role requires proven project management skills, an engineering background and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven project management skills.
• Experience in engineering, electrical engineering, and product development life cycle.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, switchgear, controls, and relay panels.
• Minimum of 1 year of project management experience.
• Understanding of medium voltage, low voltage, ehouse, buildings, relay, and panels.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to align internal execution with customer requirements.
• Conduct internal and customer kickoff meetings and drive ongoing project updates.
• Communicate technical and contractual requirements to ensure team alignment.
• Allocate resources and prioritize project activities to meet deadlines.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors to ensure scope and deliverables are met.
• Monitor and report project status, risks, and progress to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with documentation, contractual terms, and company processes.
• Support invoicing, track payments, and manage project financials.
• Approve shipments and ensure all deliverables meet customer expectations.
• Drive project closeout and secure formal customer acceptance.

Connaissances

Project management

Engineering background

Cross-functional teamwork

Description du poste

Job Title: Project ManagerJob Description

The Project Manager will oversee multiple projects from kickoff through final customer acceptance, ensuring successful end-to-end project execution including planning, design, procurement, manufacturing, integration, testing, and delivery. This role is responsible for managing project scope, schedule, cost, and overall performance while serving as the primary point of contact for customers to ensure strong communication and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to align internal execution with customer requirements.
• Conduct internal and customer kickoff meetings and drive ongoing project updates.
• Communicate technical and contractual requirements to ensure team alignment.
• Allocate resources and prioritize project activities to meet deadlines.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors to ensure scope and deliverables are met.
• Monitor and report project status, risks, and progress to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with documentation, contractual terms, and company processes.
• Support invoicing, track payments, and manage project financials.
• Approve shipments and ensure all deliverables meet customer expectations.
• Drive project closeout and secure formal customer acceptance.

Essential Skills

• Proven project management skills.
• Experience in engineering, electrical engineering, and product development life cycle.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, switchgear, controls, and relay panels.
• Minimum of 1 year of project management experience.
• Understanding of medium voltage, low voltage, ehouse, buildings, relay, and panels.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Capability to handle full scope project management including financials, scheduling, client interactions, and production.

Work Environment

The work environment operates Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The company is rapidly growing, especially in the data center supplier sector, and is poised to double in size within the next three years due to significant investments in new product lines.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.80/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,TX.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.