Project Manager

Actalent; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead customer automation projects from kickoff through installation, commissioning, and final acceptance. You will manage scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and customer communications while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.

This onsite role based in Woodridge, IL requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of PM experience, with strong leadership and ERP/Microsoft Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks, and customer-facing communications.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, project management software, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from turnover through completion, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, finance, installation, and commissioning teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and project documentation.
• Track project financials, including budgets, forecasts, costs, and change orders.
• Lead customer communication, project reviews, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Support installation, commissioning, site acceptance, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Project Manager

Overview

Seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead customer automation projects from kickoff through installation, commissioning, and final acceptance. This role is responsible for managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and customer communication while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from turnover through completion, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.

• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, finance, installation, and commissioning teams.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and project documentation.

• Track project financials, including budgets, forecasts, costs, and change orders.

• Lead customer communication, project reviews, risk management, and issue resolution.

• Support installation, commissioning, site acceptance, and project closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

• 5+ years of project management, project engineering, or related experience.

• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks, and customer-facing communications.

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with ERP systems, project management software, and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience

• Industrial automation, manufacturing, capital equipment, or customer project environments.

• Leading complex projects involving multiple internal stakeholders, vendors, and customers.

This is a great opportunity for a results-driven project leader who enjoys managing complex projects, driving customer satisfaction, and delivering successful automation solutions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodridge, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $62.50/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 Woodridge,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.