Project Engineer

Actalent; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Northfield, MN, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead industrial projects from planning through completion. You will estimate timelines and costs, create and manage change orders, and coordinate with field supervision to ensure work stays on track while maintaining client relations.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with exposure to oil/gas and energy sectors. This fully onsite opportunity offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial/manufacturing project management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience in oil/gas and energy is a plus.
• Familiar with scheduling software Primavera or MS Project.
• Must have 3+ years in project management.
• Knowledge of industrial piping and millwright projects.
• Adherence to quality workmanship standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from a technical and managerial perspective.
• Estimate project timelines and costs.
• Create and manage change orders.
• Manage client relations to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Generate and manage project schedules.
• Coordinate with field supervision to keep projects on track.

Skills

Industrial mgmt

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Education

BSME or related eng degree

2-yr associate degree preferred

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee projects from both a technical and managerial perspective. This role involves estimating projects, creating and managing change orders, managing client relations, and enhancing customer satisfaction. The Project Manager will generate project schedules and work closely with field supervision to ensure projects remain on track from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from a technical and managerial perspective
• Estimate project timelines and costs
• Create and manage change orders
• Manage client relations to enhance customer satisfaction
• Generate and manage project schedules
• Work with field supervision to ensure projects remain on track from start to finish

Essential Skills

• Previous industrial managerial experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to devise new approaches to solving problems
• Strong leadership and excellent project management skills
• Ability to work in a time and cost-effective manner

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the oil/gas and energy industry is a plus
• General knowledge of industrial piping and millwright projects
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and scheduling software (Primavera or Microsoft Projects)
• Adherence to quality workmanship standards
• Project management skills
• BSME, construction, mechanical engineering, project engineering, project coordination, mechanical, estimation
• 2-year associate degree preferred but not required
• Experience in construction, industrial, or manufacturing industry
• 3+ years of experience in a project management role

Work Environment

The Project Manager will be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and scheduling software such as Primavera or Microsoft Projects is essential. The role may involve working in various industrial settings, including construction, mechanical engineering, and project engineering. A professional demeanor and adherence to quality workmanship standards are expected.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Northfield, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $60.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Northfield,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.

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.

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