Project Manager

ACTalent; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO/Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead large mechanical piping projects in Data Centers, Healthcare/Hospitals, Industrial, and Mission-Critical facilities. The role manages projects from preconstruction through completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to client expectations.

The position is contract-to-hire and based out of Conyers, GA. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in mechanical construction with strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years managing mechanical construction projects valued at $5M-$15M+.
• Direct experience with mechanical piping systems.
• Experience in Data Center, Healthcare/Hospital, Industrial, or Mission-Critical environments.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in project financials, forecasting, procurement, subcontractors, schedules, and client communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project execution, including preconstruction, planning, procurement, scheduling, construction, and closeout.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cash flow, profitability, and cost controls.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and manpower needs.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, procurement activities, contracts, and change orders.
• Identify and resolve design, scheduling, procurement, and construction issues.
• Review and approve subcontractor and supplier invoices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts.
• Mentor Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mechanical piping

Budgeting & forecasting

Client communications

Construction environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Mgmt/Engineering/Tech

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead large mechanical piping projects in Data Centers, Healthcare/Hospitals, Industrial, and Mission-Critical facilities. This role manages projects from preconstruction through completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project execution, including preconstruction, planning, procurement, scheduling, construction, and closeout.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cash flow, profitability, and cost controls.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and manpower needs.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, procurement activities, contracts, and change orders.
• Identify and resolve design, scheduling, procurement, and construction issues.
• Review and approve subcontractor and supplier invoices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts.
• Mentor Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and junior staff.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years managing mechanical construction projects valued at $5M-$15M+.
• Direct experience with mechanical piping systems.
• Experience managing project financials, forecasting, procurement, subcontractors, schedules, and client communications.
• Experience in Data Center, Healthcare/Hospital, Industrial, or Mission-Critical construction environments.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, risk assessment, and construction operations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience in industrial and pharmaceutical projects.
• Familiarity with mechanical piping contracting and hydronic piping.

Work Environment

This role operates in a fast-paced construction environment requiring collaboration with owners, contractors, engineers, architects, vendors, and subcontractors. The company is experiencing significant growth and has more work than available manpower, creating substantial career growth opportunities. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite and supporting large-scale mechanical construction projects throughout the region.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Conyers, GA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $65.00/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 Conyers, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Conyers,GA.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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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.