Project Manager II

Actalent; Johnstown (OH); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager to support complex capital projects from planning through construction and installation in New Albany, OH. The role involves developing and validating work plans, monitoring progress against plans, and delivering reports on schedule, scope, and budget.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, supply chain, and construction teams to ensure safety, timeliness, and budget adherence while following internal processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Project Management, or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Management Supervisor and Client Sponsor in the formulation and validation of project work plans, ensuring alignment with project objectives and constraints.
• Monitor and influence the performance of planning, engineering, design, and construction activities to ensure they follow approved plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Make informed recommendations to the Project Management Supervisor and/or Client Sponsor to address project issues, inefficiencies, and concerns in a timely manner.
• Support the project team in developing and scoping project documents, including schedules, deliverables, and cost estimates, to establish clear expectations and baselines.
• Coordinate with supply chain teams and project stakeholders to ensure materials and equipment are procured and delivered in accordance with the project schedule.
• Oversee the bid process when required, including managing bid activities and holding contractors accountable for adherence to system safety processes.
• Coordinate construction activities with the project team to facilitate smooth execution and resolve conflicts or constraints that may impact progress.
• Coordinate all activities required for the successful installation of assigned projects under the supervision of the Program Manager and/or Client Sponsor.
• Collaborate with Client Sponsor leadership to determine reporting requirements and provide accurate, timely reports at agreed intervals to support business needs.
• Oversee and ensure adherence to internal project management processes, standards, and controls throughout the lifecycle of assigned projects.
• Support project budget management activities, including cost tracking, cost analysis, projections, and re-projections as needed.
• Contribute to construction management efforts by coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction personnel to maintain project alignment and performance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Project Management, or Engineering

Job description

Project Manager

The Project Manager plays a key role in supporting complex capital projects from planning through construction and installation. This position assists project leadership in developing and validating project work plans, monitors engineering and construction performance against those plans, and supports data gathering and analysis for progress, schedule, deliverables, and budget reporting. The role requires close collaboration with project stakeholders, supply chain, and construction teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while adhering to established internal processes and reporting requirements.

Project Manager

The Project Manager plays a key role in supporting complex capital projects from planning through construction and installation. This position assists project leadership in developing and validating project work plans, monitors engineering and construction performance against those plans, and supports data gathering and analysis for progress, schedule, deliverables, and budget reporting. The role requires close collaboration with project stakeholders, supply chain, and construction teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while adhering to established internal processes and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Management Supervisor and Client Sponsor in the formulation and validation of project work plans, ensuring alignment with project objectives and constraints.
• Monitor and influence the performance of planning, engineering, design, and construction activities to ensure they follow approved plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Make informed recommendations to the Project Management Supervisor and/or Client Sponsor to address project issues, inefficiencies, and concerns in a timely manner.
• Support the project team in developing and scoping project documents, including schedules, deliverables, and cost estimates, to establish clear expectations and baselines.
• Coordinate with supply chain teams and project stakeholders to ensure materials and equipment are procured and delivered in accordance with the project schedule.
• Oversee the bid process when required, including managing bid activities and holding contractors accountable for adherence to system safety processes.
• Coordinate construction activities with the project team to facilitate smooth execution and resolve conflicts or constraints that may impact progress.
• Coordinate all activities required for the successful installation of assigned projects under the supervision of the Program Manager and/or Client Sponsor.
• Collaborate with Client Sponsor leadership to determine reporting requirements and provide accurate, timely reports at agreed intervals to support business needs.
• Oversee and ensure adherence to internal project management processes, standards, and controls throughout the lifecycle of assigned projects.
• Support project budget management activities, including cost tracking, cost analysis, projections, and re-projections as needed.
• Contribute to construction management efforts by coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction personnel to maintain project alignment and performance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Project Management, or Engineering.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $52.88/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 hybrid position in New Albany,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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