Senior Mechanical Construction PM | Industrial Projects

Actalent; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Lima, OH is seeking a Project Manager to lead mechanical construction for a large, multi-year industrial program. You will oversee all phases from pre-construction to closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and safety compliance while coordinating with internal departments and field teams.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with data centers, semiconductor, or pharmaceutical environments and can work independently with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred; or 10+ years of mechanical construction experience.
• Experience with large, complex industrial projects (data centers, semiconductors, pharma).
• Willingness to travel to active job sites as required.
• Strong leadership and independent work ethic for multi‑year programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to project teams including Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with general contractors, owners, engineers, and architects to support project success.
• Support field teams through clear communication, coordination, and timely problem-solving.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments such as estimating, CAD, fabrication, and procurement to ensure project alignment.
• Manage pre-construction planning, including scheduling, project setup, and coordination of early project activities.
• Take full ownership of project execution, ensuring adherence to established schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve project challenges related to design conflicts, construction sequencing, manpower allocation, and material availability.
• Review and approve project budgets, including labor, materials, and subcontractor costs, to maintain financial control.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with project scope, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Assist in negotiating subcontract agreements and vendor contracts to secure favorable terms and reliable performance.
• Monitor project financial performance, including profitability, cash flow, and cost control, and take corrective action when needed.
• Prepare and maintain monthly cost reports and accurate cost projections to provide clear visibility into project status.
• Identify, prepare, and submit change orders, ensuring proper documentation and timely approval.
• Review and approve supplier and subcontractor invoices to confirm accuracy and alignment with contract terms.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements on all job sites.
• Participate in design coordination and conflict resolution across all trades to maintain constructability and project flow.
• Lead or support the submittal, RFI, and change management processes to keep project documentation complete and current.
• Coordinate CAD, fabrication, and field labor resources to meet project milestones and adapt to changing project needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing company procedures and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Professionally solicit vendors and suppliers during procurement to obtain competitive pricing and reliable delivery.
• Support estimating staff by providing technical insights and project‑specific feedback to improve future bids and proposals.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical construction

Industrial projects

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD coordination

Fabrication coordination

Field labor coordination

Job description

Actalent in Lima, OH is seeking a Project Manager to lead mechanical construction for a large, multi-year industrial program. You will oversee all phases from pre-construction to closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and safety compliance while coordinating with internal departments and field teams.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with data centers, semiconductor, or pharmaceutical environments and can work independently with minimal oversight.