Manufacturing Project Manager: Engineering and Construction

Actalent; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Georgetown, KY seeks a Project Manager to lead complex engineering and construction projects in a manufacturing setting from concept to completion. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and safety compliance while coordinating internal teams and external contractors.

This long-term contract role offers exposure to large-scale industrial projects, opportunities for professional growth, and collaboration with cross-functional groups to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of project management experience in engineering, construction, or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for reviewing technical drawings.
• Experience in bid specification development and contractor negotiation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience supervising personnel in skilled trades or construction environments.
• Ability to evaluate safety compliance with local and national codes.

Responsibilities

• Assess project feasibility, including scope, schedule, and budget, to ensure projects are realistic and aligned with business objectives.
• Create detailed scopes of work, bid packages, and project specifications that clearly define requirements for contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Review technical drawings and engineering documents, provide feedback, and negotiate design changes as needed to optimize project outcomes.
• Evaluate and ensure safety compliance with applicable local and national codes throughout all phases of the project.
• Collaborate with third-party safety compliance contractors to verify that all work meets regulatory and safety standards.
• Work with multiple internal groups and external partners to design and install equipment while meeting defined project milestones.
• Supervise contractors in green-field and brown-field work environments, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to project plans.
• Coordinate installation activities with skilled trades, affiliate companies, engineers, and equipment manufacturers to ensure smooth execution.
• Develop and implement countermeasures for project delays to keep projects on track and achieve timely completion.
• Lead project management activities in a manufacturing environment, including scheduling, resource coordination, and progress tracking.
• Negotiate with contractors, including bid specification development and contract terms, to secure favorable outcomes and ensure clarity of expectations.
• Participate in meetings and site observations, including limited international travel, to monitor project status and resolve issues.
• Use Microsoft Office and AutoCAD tools to prepare documentation, reports, and drawings that support project planning and execution.
• Apply knowledge of technical drawings to verify constructability, identify potential issues, and support field execution.
• Oversee aspects of work performed by trades or contractors, providing direction and ensuring alignment with project goals.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Bid specs

Contract negotiation

Reading drawings

Project management

Safety compliance

Cross-functional coordination

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Technical Trader Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Actalent in Georgetown, KY seeks a Project Manager to lead complex engineering and construction projects in a manufacturing setting from concept to completion. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and safety compliance while coordinating internal teams and external contractors.

This long-term contract role offers exposure to large-scale industrial projects, opportunities for professional growth, and collaboration with cross-functional groups to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.