Project Manager

Actalent; Buckner (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

company vehicle

unlimited paid time off

six federal holidays

vacation payout on work anniversaries

Christmas bonus

Job summary

Actalent in Buckner, KY, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple industrial construction projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budgets and customer requirements. You will coordinate with customers, field leadership, safety teams, subcontractors, and vendors to keep schedules and control costs.

This office-based role requires strong pre-planning, look-ahead scheduling, and financial forecasting, with occasional on-site support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial project management experience with multiple projects.
• Strong pre-planning and scheduling skills and look-ahead planning.
• Hands-on PM experience in industrial/construction environments.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in industrial settings.
• Proficient in scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.
• Strong communication with customers, field leadership, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage competing deadlines.
• Financial forecasting: track budgets, labor productivity, and project margins.
• Computer skills relevant to PM and construction management.
• GED or High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple industrial construction projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and contractual obligations.
• Lead the project lifecycle from estimator handoff to completion with clear communication across stakeholders.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules, including look-ahead schedules and manpower forecasts.
• Prepare and distribute project reports communicating progress, risks, and financial performance.
• Coordinate field crews, foremen, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, materials, and permits.
• Serve as primary contact for customer communication, addressing questions and changes.
• Manage project costs and labor productivity, monitoring budgets to maximize margin.
• Forecast revenue, costs, and profitability; track financial performance against plan.
• Process and manage change orders, ensuring changes are priced and integrated into plans.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; take corrective actions to prevent delays or overruns.
• Coach and develop field leadership to improve performance and outcomes.
• Address delays proactively and drive continuous improvement across PM processes.

Skills

Industrial project management

Pre-planning & scheduling

Cross-functional teamwork

Cost control & budgeting

Risk management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial forecasting

Computer skills for PM

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Technical training / coursework in CM

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Construction management software

Scheduling tools

Job costing systems

MS Office / productivity software

Job description

The Project Manager oversees multiple industrial construction projects from estimator handoff through completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with customer and contractual requirements. This role coordinates closely with customers, field leadership, safety teams, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain schedules, manage manpower and resources, control costs, mitigate risks, process change orders, and drive overall project profitability.

Job Title

Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple industrial construction projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Lead the project lifecycle from estimator handoff through completion, maintaining clear communication with customers, field leadership, safety personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Create, update, and maintain detailed project schedules, including look-ahead schedules and manpower forecasts, to keep projects on track.
• Prepare and distribute project reports that communicate progress, risks, and financial performance to stakeholders.
• Coordinate field crews, Foremen, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, materials, and permits to ensure that all resources are available when needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer communication, proactively addressing questions, concerns, and changes throughout the project.
• Manage project costs and labor productivity, monitoring budgets and performance to maximize project margin.
• Perform financial forecasting for assigned projects, tracking revenue, costs, and profitability against plan.
• Process and manage change orders, ensuring scope changes are documented, priced, approved, and integrated into project plans and schedules.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, taking proactive action to prevent delays, cost overruns, and safety issues.
• Coach and develop field leadership, providing guidance, feedback, and support to enhance team performance and project outcomes.
• Proactively address project delays and issues, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in industrial, manufacturing, and construction environments to align project goals and deliverables.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and best practices across the organization.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial project management experience, with demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong pre-planning and scheduling skills, including the ability to develop and maintain project and look-ahead schedules.
• Hands-on project management experience in industrial construction, commercial construction, or related industrial project environments.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in industrial, manufacturing, or construction settings.
• Proficient project management skills, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers, field leadership, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines.
• Financial forecasting skills, including experience tracking budgets, labor productivity, and project margins.
• Computer skills relevant to project management and construction management tasks.
• GED or High School Diploma.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical training, construction management coursework, or related education.
• Experience with construction management software and scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with job costing systems and processes.
• Project management certification is a plus but not required.
• Industrial construction and industrial project experience.
• Estimation experience in commercial or industrial construction environments.

Work Environment

This role is primarily office-based, focusing on managing projects from the office with some time spent onsite to support field teams and monitor project progress. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, supporting a strong work/life balance. The organization fosters a culture that values people, collaboration, and professional growth, and has been recognized as a top workplace for multiple years. Team members benefit from a supportive environment that encourages cross-training in different departments and opportunities to transition into areas of the business they are passionate about. Professional development is a priority, and the company invests heavily in helping team members advance in their careers, whether through promotions or broader development journeys.

Benefits

• company vehicle
• unlimited paid time off
• six federal holidays
• vacation payout on work anniversaries equivalent to two weeks of pay
• Christmas bonus

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Buckner, KY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buckner,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 16, 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.

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