Project Manager - San Diego

Actalent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent seeks a seasoned Project Manager for a contract position in San Diego, CA. You will manage regional capital and facility projects in a busy commercial/industrial campus, coordinating with multiple firms to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires full-time onsite work, with 8am–5pm hours and free parking. Expect 1-year initial engagement with potential extensions and strong emphasis on safety, scheduling, and budget control.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as Owners Rep Project Manager or equivalent.
• 5–10 years experience for a general contractor background.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracting in commercial environments with MEP systems.
• Proficient in planning, scheduling, and project execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of assigned projects in a large occupied facility.
• Coordinate with CM/Strategic Equipment suppliers, architects/engineers, commissioning teams, and other firms.
• Develop and submit CARs and Purchase Orders in established systems.
• Implement cost-saving measures and value engineering to improve profitability.
• Lead CAR discussions and drive go/no-go decisions with the business.
• Review and approve vendor invoices for payment.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule, budget, and cash flow oversight.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with end-users and FM teams to incorporate MEP, HVAC, BMS, and lab equipment needs.
• Organize meetings with diverse audiences and ensure clear communication.
• Conduct field visits to monitor progress and quality of work.
• Assist with mitigating delays and disputes.
• Perform scoping, estimating, and scheduling for future projects.
• Maintain LRFP for the campus.

Skills

Owners Rep PM experience

GC experience

MEP/Mechanical Electrical Plumbing

Excel / PM software

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager for a contract position in San Diego, CA. This role involves managing various regional capital and facility projects within a large, occupied commercial/industrial facility. The initial contract is for one year with potential for extension. The position requires full-time onsite presence, offering free parking and flexible work hours from 8am to 5pm.

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager for a contract position in San Diego, CA. This role involves managing various regional capital and facility projects within a large, occupied commercial/industrial facility. The initial contract is for one year with potential for extension. The position requires full-time onsite presence, offering free parking and flexible work hours from 8am to 5pm.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end solutions for full lifecycle management of assigned projects.
• Coordinate and oversee CM/Strategic Equipment Suppliers, Architect/Engineer, Commissioning, and other professional firms for successful project delivery.
• Develop and submit Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) and Purchase Orders within established systems.
• Implement cost-saving measures and value engineering solutions to enhance project profitability.
• Lead CAR discussions with the business to drive go/no-go decisions.
• Review and approve vendor invoices for payment.
• Ensure oversight for safety, quality of work, schedule coordination, budget, cash flow, close-out, and other project-specific tasks.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with end-users and/or FM teams to incorporate requirements of MEP, HVAC, BMS, Security, Lab Equipment, and other facility systems.
• Organize and conduct meetings with diverse audiences, ensuring clear communication among all stakeholders.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress and quality of work.
• Assist with mitigating project-specific issues, delays, and disputes.
• Perform scoping, estimating, and scheduling of future projects.
• Maintain long-range financial plans (LRFP) for the campus.

Essential Skills

• 10 years' experience in Owners Rep Project Management.
• 5-10 years' experience working for a general contractor.
• Strong in construction contracting, ideally in Commercial with MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems.
• Proficient project planning and execution skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Mechanical or mixed experience with Electrical MEP-related projects.
• Proficiency in Excel and project management software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects ranging from $500K to $1 million, with potential involvement in larger projects around $30-40 million.
• Knowledge of complex exhaust, cooling, filtration, purifying systems.
• Training on internal systems and processes.

Work Environment

The role is site-based at a commercial/industrial location with labs onsite in San Diego, CA. The position requires full-time onsite work with no remote options. The environment includes managing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a large facility. The dress code and facility conditions align with professional industrial standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

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.

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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.