Project Manager

Actalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

HSA

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Dallas, TX is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to lead facilities, environmental, or geotechnical projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and alignment with scope and budget.

You will define plans, schedules, budgets, coordinate teams and clients, monitor progress, manage risk, and mentor staff. This onsite contract-to-hire role offers hands-on leadership and the chance to influence major engineering initiatives with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, complex engineering projects.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to develop and execute project plans and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage large, complex engineering projects from planning through execution.
• Define project scope, schedule, and budget with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead client communication and ensure project objectives are met.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and maintain timelines.
• Oversee safety, quality, and risk management efforts.
• Coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and internal resources.
• Manage project finances, including forecasting, invoicing, and collections.
• Conduct project meetings and provide status updates.
• Mentor staff and support team development.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Job description

Summary

Lead facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within scope, and within budget.

Geotechnical Project Manager

Summary

Lead facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage large, complex engineering projects from planning through execution.
• Define project scope, schedule, and budget with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead client communication and ensure project objectives are met.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and maintain timelines.
• Oversee safety, quality, and risk management efforts.
• Coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and internal resources.
• Manage project finances, including forecasting, invoicing, and collections.
• Conduct project meetings and provide status updates.
• Mentor staff and support team development.

Required Skills

• Project Management
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale engineering projects.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to develop and execute project plans and budgets.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and risk management practices.
• Experience with project estimating, resource planning, and reporting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $43.25/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 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.

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:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.