Project Manager

Actalent; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employer-paid health insurance

1 day remote

401(k) match up to 5%

Paid time off Christmas Eve to NewYear

Paid holidays

Quarterly team events

Job summary

Actalent in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams through design, coordination, and construction phases for commercial facilities.

You will manage scope, schedule and budget, drive cross-discipline collaboration, and maintain strong client communications. Hybrid work with 2–3 days remote; pay range $80k–$120k; PMP preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• This role requires 2+ years of project management in the MEP industry.
• Experience managing commercial projects (hotels, medical offices, banks, schools, entertainment).
• Bachelors or Associates in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Mechanical.
• Ability to develop and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Strong coordination of multi-discipline teams.
• Experience overseeing technical research, designs, and specs.
• Ability to manage QA/QC processes and document results.
• Excellent communication for internal and external updates.
• Strong organizational skills for multiple ongoing projects.
• Ability to lead meetings and drive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multi-discipline teams of engineers, designers, and interns across all project phases.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of scope, schedule, budget, and milestones.
• Develop and monitor schedules and budgets, track costs, deadlines, and change orders.
• Conduct kickoff meetings to align scope, schedules, and budget expectations.
• Coordinate internal and external communications among stakeholders.
• Coordinate preparation, quality, and timely delivery of project deliverables.
• Drive cross-discipline coordination between mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and others.
• Assign and oversee personnel for design, specifications, and technical plans.
• Lead design meetings, remove obstacles, ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage engineering reviews and QA/QC analyses and publish results.
• Interface with clients, sub-consultants, external firms, contractors for updates and needs.
• Coordinate and schedule site visits to support design and construction.
• Manage RFIs and submittals during construction administration.

Skills

MEP PM experience

Commercial projects

Schedule & budget

Kickoff meetings

Cross-discipline coordination

Technical reviews

QA/QC

Client communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical)

Job description

Job Description

This role leads and coordinates multi-disciplinary engineering project teams within the MEP industry, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high technical standard. The Project Manager oversees the full project lifecycle, from internal kickoff and design coordination through construction administration, while maintaining strong communication with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Job Title: MEP Project Manager

This role leads and coordinates multi-disciplinary engineering project teams within the MEP industry, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high technical standard. The Project Manager oversees the full project lifecycle, from internal kickoff and design coordination through construction administration, while maintaining strong communication with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the work of multi-discipline teams comprised of engineers, designers, and interns throughout all phases of assigned projects.
• Maintain detailed, up-to-date knowledge of the status of all ongoing projects under management, including scope, schedule, budget, and key milestones.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets, actively monitoring project costs, deadlines, and change orders to keep projects on track.
• Conduct internal project kickoff meetings with assigned personnel to align on scope, negotiate schedules, and confirm budget expectations.
• Monitor, organize, and distribute both internal and external project communications to ensure information flows effectively among all stakeholders.
• Coordinate the preparation, quality, and timely delivery of project deliverables at each phase of the project.
• Actively drive cross-discipline coordination between mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other disciplines at each stage of the project.
• Assign and oversee project personnel for specific phases or aspects of the project, including technical research, project design, preparation of specifications, and technical plans.
• Lead design team meetings, remove obstacles, and ensure deadlines are consistently met across all project activities.
• Manage engineering reviews and QA/QC analysis for each project phase, compiling and publishing the results of each review.
• Interface regularly with clients, sub-consultants, external firms, and contractors to provide project status updates and ensure project requirements and customer needs are met.
• Coordinate and schedule site visits with project team members to support design, coordination, and construction activities.
• Manage construction administration activities, including reviewing and responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) and submittals in a timely and accurate manner.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of project management experience, specifically within the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) industry.
• Proven experience in project management and project coordination for commercial projects such as hotels, medical offices, banks, schools, and entertainment facilities.
• Bachelors or Associates degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage project schedules and budgets, including tracking costs, deadlines, and change orders.
• Strong skills in coordinating multi-discipline engineering teams and facilitating cross-discipline collaboration.
• Experience overseeing technical research, project design, preparation of specifications, and technical plans.
• Ability to manage engineering reviews and QA/QC processes and document the results clearly.
• Excellent communication skills to manage internal and external project communications and provide clear project status reports.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain detailed knowledge of multiple ongoing projects.
• Capability to lead meetings, remove obstacles, and drive teams to meet project deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred but not required.
• Professional engineering license is preferred but not required.
• Experience working closely with clients, sub-consultants, external firms, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Comfort with construction administration tasks, including RFI and submittal review.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Work Environment

The role operates in a professional engineering office environment with frequent collaboration among multi-discipline teams. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the opportunity to work remotely 2 to 3 days per week, depending on project needs. Project work focuses on commercial facilities such as hotels, medical offices, banks, schools, and entertainment venues, and includes periodic site visits to active or prospective project locations. The organization supports a culture of teamwork and engagement, offering quarterly team events and regular interaction with engineers, designers, and interns. Benefits include profit sharing, employer-paid employee-only insurance, a 401(k) plan with up to 5% match, paid time off from Christmas Eve through New Years Day, and additional paid time off and paid holidays. The environment emphasizes quality, accountability, and continuous coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

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.

• Profit Sharing - Pay employee only insurance - 1 day remote - 401k match up to 5% - Paid time off from Christmas Eve through New Years Day - Paid time off/paid holidays - Quarterly events with team

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Cincinnati,OH.

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. 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.