Traveling Industrial Project Leader

Actalent; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement and financial security

Profit sharing opportunities

Wellness programs

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Traveling Industrial Project Manager to lead large-scale construction projects across the Midwest with frequent site visits. Based in Roseville, MN, you will oversee scope, schedule, cost, and quality while coordinating with owners, engineers, and subcontractors.

The role requires CPM scheduling expertise, strong cost control, and a track record of managing industrial or EPC projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Proven experience delivering industrial or EPC construction projects.
• Background in energy, industrial process, or water/wastewater projects.
• Experience managing commercial, industrial, energy, manufacturing, process, power, or heavy construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of CPM scheduling and the ability to develop and manage detailed project schedules.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost control, project financial management, and forecasting.
• Hands-on experience with subcontract management, including contract administration and performance oversight.
• Experience in RFIs, submittals, and other project documentation throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Experience in project closeout, punch list management and final documentation.
• Ability to travel frequently to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale industrial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Own overall project success, including financial performance, schedule adherence, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Serve as primary contact for owners, engineers, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, including development, tracking, and implementation of change orders.
• Oversee procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules using CPM methodologies.
• Implement and manage cost control processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Direct subcontractor management, including selection, contract administration, performance oversight, and coordination.
• Oversee project documentation (RFIs, submittals, minutes, progress reports).
• Ensure contract administration and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and support estimating activities (quantity takeoffs, self-perform evaluation).
• Collaborate with field operations to align plans with on-site execution.
• Lead project teams with clear direction and communication.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers and APMs.
• Support business development with proposals and client relationships.
• Drive project closeout and turnover activities.

Skills

5+ years experience

Industrial/EPC projects

Energy/industrial/wastewater

Project planning & CPM

Cost control & forecasting

Subcontract management

Travel frequently

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Traveling Industrial Project Manager to lead large-scale construction projects across the Midwest with frequent site visits. Based in Roseville, MN, you will oversee scope, schedule, cost, and quality while coordinating with owners, engineers, and subcontractors.

The role requires CPM scheduling expertise, strong cost control, and a track record of managing industrial or EPC projects.