Project Manager

Actalent; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 112,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Franklin, WI seeks a Project Manager to lead modernization of a manufacturing facility, overseeing product design, capital equipment, ERP rollout, and plant operations. You will coordinate with internal teams and external construction managers to deliver a compliant, efficient plant on schedule.

The role requires coordinating multiple projects, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and quality across installation and infrastructure improvements, with a 12-month contract and onsite

Qualifications

• Experience managing scope, budget, quality, and schedule across multiple projects.
• Experience in construction management coordinating with external CM companies.
• Hands-on capital equipment projects experience.
• Experience in facility modernization and plant expansion.
• Strong communication with internal and external teams.
• Ability to analyze data using spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Lead product design and development initiatives to modernize and efficiently operate the facility.
• Own production management, ensuring processes and resources align with project goals.
• Manage capital equipment engineering, including layout, selection, and purchasing.
• Coordinate supplier contracting and ensure quality and compliance standards.
• Oversee ERP system implementation and integration into plant operations.
• Direct facility construction and infrastructure projects with external CM partners.
• Take ownership of quality and compliance across projects and operations.
• Manage plant operations related to modernization projects and capital work.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects with scope, budget, and schedule discipline.
• Analyze project data using spreadsheets to support decisions and reporting.
• Communicate with internal teams and external partners to maintain momentum.
• Oversee work on low-voltage and energized systems with safe, compliant execution.
• Serve as a consultant for the duration of the contract with leadership guidance.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Capital equipment

Facility modernization

Communication

Data analysis

Low-voltage systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title

Project Manager

Job Description

This Project Manager role focuses on leading the design, development, and modernization of a manufacturing facility. The position oversees product design and development, capital equipment engineering, ERP system implementation, facility construction and infrastructure, and plant operations management. The Project Manager takes ownership of production, quality, and compliance while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external construction management partners to deliver a modern, efficient, and compliant plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead product design and development initiatives to support the modernization and efficient operation of the facility.

• Own production management, ensuring that processes, workflows, and resources are aligned with project goals and operational requirements.

• Manage capital equipment engineering, including layout of machines, equipment selection, and purchasing to support modernization and plant expansion.

• Coordinate supplier contracting and selection, ensuring vendors meet project, quality, and compliance standards.

• Oversee ERP system implementation, working with stakeholders to ensure successful integration into plant operations.

• Direct facility construction and infrastructure projects, collaborating closely with outside construction management companies to modernize and expand the plant.

• Take ownership of quality and compliance, ensuring that all projects and operations adhere to relevant standards and internal policies.

• Manage plant operations related to modernization projects, aligning operational changes with capital projects and facility upgrades.

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects, maintaining strict adherence to scope, budget, quality, and schedule.

• Analyze and interpret project and operational data, using spreadsheets and other tools to support decision-making and reporting.

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external construction management partners to ensure alignment, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum.

• Oversee work involving physical installation and access to low-voltage and energized systems, ensuring safe and compliant execution by appropriate personnel.

• Serve as a consultant for the duration of the contract, providing expert guidance and leadership throughout the facility modernization effort.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in project management with responsibility for scope, budget, quality, and schedule across multiple concurrent projects.

• Experience in construction management, particularly in coordinating with external construction management companies on facility projects.

• Hands-on experience with capital equipment projects, including machine layout, equipment selection, and purchasing.

• Demonstrated experience in facility modernization, plant expansion, and capital projects within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external partners.

• Ability to work confidently with data, including reviewing, analyzing, and presenting information using spreadsheets.

• Capability to oversee work involving physical installation and access to low-voltage and energized systems, ensuring safe and compliant practices.

• Bachelor's degree.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience owning production management processes in a plant or manufacturing setting.

• Experience in capital equipment engineering and plant operations management.

• Familiarity with ERP system implementation and integration into manufacturing operations.

• Experience managing quality and compliance in an industrial or production environment.

• Prior involvement in facility construction and infrastructure projects.

• Comfort working as a consultant on a defined-term engagement.

• Ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Work Environment

This role is based in a plant and facility environment undergoing modernization and expansion. The Project Manager works closely with internal operations, engineering, and quality teams, as well as external construction management companies and equipment suppliers. The position involves overseeing physical installations and projects that may include work on low-voltage and energized systems, requiring attention to safety and compliance. The schedule aligns with standard business hours, with flexibility to meet project deadlines and coordinate with construction and operations activities. The engagement is structured as a 12-month contract, with vacation and holiday benefits offered, providing a professional consulting environment focused on delivering a modern, efficient, and well-structured facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Franklin, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $112320.00 - $133120.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.

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