Project Manager

Actalent; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent seeks an experienced Project Manager for large-scale plant construction in Detroit. You will lead projects from planning through completion, interpreting technical drawings and managing contractors to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

This is a contract-to-hire, onsite role offering a competitive hourly pay range and significant independence. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction project management, with proven success in industrial or manufacturing settings and strong

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex plant construction projects from planning through completion.
• Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets and schedules.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction documents.
• Strong leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication for updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex plant construction projects with budgets up to $20M from initiation through completion.
• Lead regular project meetings to review project status and ensure schedule adherence.
• Provide weekly updates to leadership highlighting progress, risks, and mitigations.
• Evaluate design and construction options and drive decisions balancing cost and schedule.
• Direct construction of plant infrastructure ensuring quality and deliverables meet standards.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing engineering and operations during execution.
• Implement productivity improvements to enhance project efficiency.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Coordinate work of skilled trades and contractors to complete projects.
• Collaborate with teams to align objectives with organizational goals.
• Evaluate and deploy new technologies to support construction and operations.

Skills

construction project management

multimillion-dollar projects

interpret technical drawings

leadership

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Job description

This Project Manager role provides strategic and technical leadership for large-scale plant construction projects, including building preparation and installation of new equipment. You will oversee projects ranging from $1M to $20M over an expected 24-month span, interpreting technical drawings and managing contractors to meet demanding requirements for scope, schedule, and budget. The work is highly technical, requires independent judgement, and involves making decisions within established practice policies while working efficiently with minimal supervision.

Job Title: Project Manager

This Project Manager role provides strategic and technical leadership for large-scale plant construction projects, including building preparation and installation of new equipment. You will oversee projects ranging from $1M to $20M over an expected 24-month span, interpreting technical drawings and managing contractors to meet demanding requirements for scope, schedule, and budget. The work is highly technical, requires independent judgement, and involves making decisions within established practice policies while working efficiently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex plant construction projects with budgets up to $20M from initiation through completion.
• Lead regular project meetings to review project status, evaluate the accuracy of deliverables, and confirm adherence to schedule.
• Provide clear and concise weekly project updates to leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Evaluate design and construction options, make recommendations, and drive decisions that balance technical requirements, budget, and schedule.
• Direct the construction of plant infrastructure, ensuring quality standards are met and deliverables are thoroughly evaluated.
• Provide technical assistance and support to manufacturing engineering and operations teams throughout project execution.
• Apply innovative thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Ensure all project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports, is accurate, complete, and kept current.
• Coordinate and oversee work performed by skilled trades and contractors to successfully complete in-house projects.
• Participate actively in teams and cross-functional groups to align project objectives with broader organizational goals.
• Develop and implement productivity improvements that enhance project efficiency and plant performance.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies that support construction, manufacturing, and operational excellence.
• Perform special projects and additional duties as required to support the successful delivery of plant construction initiatives.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in a construction project manager role, leading projects from planning through completion.
• Proven experience managing commercial industrial or manufacturing construction projects.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment or directly supporting a manufacturer.
• Bachelors degree in construction management or a closely related field.
• Strong project management skills, including scope, schedule, and budget control for multimillion-dollar projects.
• Ability to interpret and work from technical drawings and construction documents.
• Demonstrated capability to work independently with minimal supervision while making sound, timely decisions.
• Effective communication skills for leading meetings and providing regular updates to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Technical aptitude to support manufacturing engineering and plant operations during construction projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager working directly for a manufacturer is a strong plus.
• Experience implementing productivity improvements within construction or manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to evaluating and deploying new technologies in plant or industrial settings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with skilled trades and external contractors.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with an innovative approach to overcoming project challenges

Work Environment

This role is based in a plant and industrial construction environment, supporting manufacturing operations and infrastructure projects. Typical working hours are approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some weekend work as needed to meet project milestones and minimize disruption to operations. You will interact regularly with manufacturing engineering, operations teams, skilled trades, and contractors in a hands-on setting where safety, quality, and adherence to schedule are critical. The environment involves active construction areas and production facilities, requiring appropriate attire suitable for industrial and construction sites and compliance with all safety and facility guidelines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $51.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

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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