Project Manager

Actalent; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

On-site parking

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager to assist the Sr Project Manager across design, pre-construction, and construction phases. You will oversee scope, scheduling, budgeting, contracts, bidding, and coordination with the design team. Independent work with minimal supervision is expected.

The role emphasizes managing HVAC-related projects, interacting with subcontractors, and maintaining project documentation. Based in Muskogee, OK, with a contract-to-hire path.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction management and commercial construction.
• Knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Familiar with RFIs, submittals, and construction docs.
• Ability to manage scope, costs, and schedules.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and estimate construction projects in coordination with PM team.
• Review drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop bid proposal details and coordinate subcontractor information.
• Support monthly Work in Progress (WIP) reports.
• Monitor project budget and schedule, and identify risks.
• Maintain project schedule and coordinate cross-functional activities.
• Prepare project status reports and analyze trends.
• Travel to job sites as needed to review progress.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Project management

Construction experience

HVAC exposure

Estimating

Scheduling

RFI & submittals

Blueprint control

Communication

Independence

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

PM software

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Manager to assist the Sr Project Manager with administrative tasks during the design, pre-construction, and construction phases of project management. This role involves managing scope, scheduling, budgeting, contracts, the bidding process, and overseeing the work of the design team. Candidates must be able to work independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Project Management team to help manage and estimate construction projects.

• Complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.

• Review drawings for accuracy and completeness.

• Assemble miscellaneous details necessary for preparing job bid proposals.

• Develop relationships with subcontractors and interact with them to secure necessary information for job bids.

• Support the Project Manager in collecting information for the monthly Work in Progress (WIP) report.

• Assist with projecting and adhering to job budget and timing of tasks.

• Maintain project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and addressing issues.

• Control project costs by recommending expenditures and administering contractor contracts.

• Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, recommending actions.

• Travel to job site locations when necessary to review progress and provide solutions to challenges.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Maintain project database by updating construction systems.

• Be available to support the Project Manager in answering any customer inquiries.

• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Responsible for project financials, administration, implementation, management, and customer satisfaction for all assigned projects.

• Manage implementation and management of HVAC equipment projects, ensuring accountability for assigned projects' scope, schedule, etc.

• Manage a portfolio of projects, including both smaller and larger multi-building or complex construction projects.

• Manage project scope, cost, and schedule by reviewing contract documents, holding internal meetings, establishing customer expectations, and identifying risks with mitigation plans.

• Compare estimated ship dates with contractors project schedule, ensuring compliance with internal equipment ordering processes.

• Maintain accuracy of forecasted cost at completion and control expenses by monitoring assigned project budget.

Essential Skills

• Project management experience in construction and commercial construction.

• Mechanical construction experience.

• Experience with HVAC, mechanical engineering, project engineering, estimation, project scheduling.

• Ability to manage RFIs, submittals, mechanical, electrical, construction documents, change orders, project coordination, blueprint, and document control.

• Degree in Construction Management or Engineering.

• Experience with project schedules and PM construction software.

• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills with a proactive approach.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management/Science Degree.

• Experience interfacing with executives of a Fortune 500 company.

• Exposure to state-of-the-art data centers.

• Opportunity for long-term work spanning the next 3+ years.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of an office setting with occasional on-site visits to projects. The office-to-field ratio is approximately 80/20.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Muskogee, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $48.08/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 Muskogee, OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Muskogee,OK.

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.

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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.