Project Manager

ACTalent; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager to support a Higher Level Project Manager in diverse industrial and manufacturing environments. The role emphasizes coordination, document control, and change management to ensure projects progress smoothly from planning through execution with accuracy and clear communication.

The successful candidate will interpret CAD drawings, manage schedules in MS Project and ERP, coordinate meetings, assist with procurement, and help manage change orders and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years experience with MS Project or ERP.
• 2+ years in industrial or manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years CAD experience.
• 2+ years as project support (cost controls, purchasing, or supply chain).
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Review CAD drawings for accuracy and alignment with requirements.
• Use MS Project and ERP to progress projects through phases and maintain schedules.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, invites, rooms, and publish notes.
• Assist procurement activities: requisitioning materials, invoicing suppliers, tracking ES.M. activities.
• Support change orders with documentation and timely communication.
• Consolidate project data for higher level manager and present in structured format.
• Maintain change logs and organize project records.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

2+ years industrial/manufacturing experience

2+ years project support experience

Strong communication skills

Tools

MS Project

ERP system

Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager supports a Higher Level Project Manager across multiple customers and projects in diverse industrial and manufacturing environments. This role focuses on project coordination, document control, and change management, ensuring that engineering projects move smoothly through all phases from planning to execution while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret CAD drawings to verify accuracy, fit, and alignment with project requirements.

• Work within MS Project and ERP systems to move projects through different phases, track progress, and maintain schedules.

• Coordinate internal and external meetings by preparing agendas, managing invite lists, securing training or meeting rooms, and taking and publishing detailed meeting notes.

• Assist the Higher Level Project Manager with procurement activities, including requisitioning materials and services, managing invoices to suppliers, and tracking procurement and enterprise service management (ESM) activities.

• Support the development and management of client change orders, ensuring accurate documentation and timely communication.

• Assist with data communication to the Higher Level Project Manager, consolidating and presenting project information in a clear and structured format.

• Maintain a comprehensive change log and organize supporting documentation such as emails, meeting notes, and other project records.

• Utilize existing reporting tools or develop custom reports as required for each project to monitor performance, costs, and schedules.

• Contribute to resolving financial, scheduling, and regulatory issues by gathering data, identifying risks, and supporting corrective actions.

• Coordinate document control activities to ensure that project documentation is accurate, up to date, and properly stored.

• Support project management activities related to cost controls, purchasing, and supply chain coordination.

• Organize large amounts of project information into coherent, meaningful formats while managing multiple concurrent projects.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in an engineering-related curriculum.

• At least 2 years of experience working with MS Project and/or an ERP system.

• At least 2 years of industrial or manufacturing experience.

• At least 2 years of experience working within a CAD system.

• At least 2 years of project support experience in areas such as cost controls, purchasing, or supply chain.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings for engineering projects.

• Demonstrated experience in project coordination and project management support.

• Experience with document control and maintaining organized project records.

• Ability to work effectively in office, manufacturing, and construction site environments.

• Ability to manage and organize large volumes of information across multiple projects.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with technical and financial data.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience working with MS Project.

• 2 or more years of experience working with cost management and change management.

• Experience with ERP software for project tracking and procurement activities.

• Experience in engineering or technical project environments.

• Strong communication skills for coordinating meetings and sharing project updates.

• Ability to travel up to approximately 15% of the time as needed for project and site activities.

Work Environment

The role operates in a mix of office, manufacturing, and construction site environments, offering exposure to a variety of industrial and engineering projects. You will regularly use MS Project, ERP systems, CAD tools, and Microsoft Office applications to manage schedules, documentation, and reporting. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders in both in-person and virtual settings. Travel is expected to be approximately 15% or less, typically to manufacturing facilities or construction sites to support project activities and meetings. The work environment emphasizes organization, clear communication, and adherence to project timelines and regulatory requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of De Pere, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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 De Pere, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in De Pere,WI.

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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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.