Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

?We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to create project charters, review system configurations, and lead project execution to ensure alignment with scope and objectives. The ideal candidate will develop and communicate changing instructions, create invoicing templates, and manage project schedules and budgets to ensure successful project completion.

Responsibilities

• Create project charters and review system configurations with the Application Engineer and Lead Project Engineer.

• Develop and communicate changing instructions for hours and expenses for the project team.

• Create T and E summaries for project invoicing templates.

• Conduct customer kickoff meetings and internal kickoff meetings with key individuals.

• Facilitate Function Specification with project team assistance.

• Manage technical and financial project issues.

• Update project schedules with all internal departments.

• Conduct project team meetings to review current status, technical, and financial issues.

• Report on project schedule and budget with actuals and forecasts to business management.

• Initiate project phases including hardware design, drafting, purchasing, manufacturing, and testing.

• Lead customer status meetings throughout the design and commissioning process.

• Coordinate and develop Factory Acceptance Test Plans and lead customers through formal tests.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of project management experience in industrial/automation, plant maintenance, and plant engineering.

• Experience with electrical engineered systems and solutions engineered orders.

• Understanding of electrical schematics, mechanical, hydraulic, and installation documentation.

• Proficiency in leading a team and managing individuals.

• Understanding of customer relationships and project interactions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Aptitude in electrical and mechanical devices related to metals industry automation (PLCs, AC/DC drive equipment, high voltage and interface devices).

• Basic PLC programming, HMI systems, high voltage equipment, and automation techniques.

• Experience in electrical construction.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Work Environment

The role primarily involves working in an office environment with occasional visits to the shop floor. The position is onsite five days a week. Travel is required 15-20% of the time, with increased travel towards the end of the project. The team size is between 4-6 people, managing 5-7 projects simultaneously. Projects range from $50,000 to $5,000,000, with a duration of up to 9 months. Company vehicles or car rental/mileage reimbursement is provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eastlake, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

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 Eastlake,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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