Actalent Services (formerly EASi LLC) is hiring a Project Manager for a permanent leadership role offering hybrid flexibility. This PM will manage a diverse portfolio of projects (outsourced plant engineering projects from our clients) and be responsible for Actalent's project resources (onsite/offsite engineering consultants) and full project deliverables. Qualified candidates will possess strong technical experience as a plant engineer and proven project management experience. Prior experience working for an engineering services provider with project-solutioning and customer-facing experience is a plus. Hybrid flexibility with minimum client site travel (less than 30%) offered to candidates who are local to our engineering centers in Troy, MI or Louisville, KY.

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for overseeing multiple center-based managed projects through all phases of development, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control and closure. The PM will work closely with program management to procure or hire internal employees/consultants for projects and with internal support functions to deliver a great customer experience while providing leadership and direction to our project teams and ensure that all projects meet their Cost, Quality and Timing requirements. This role requires maintaining and growing relationships with key customer stakeholders and Actalent’s center-based/onsite engineering team to enhance project performance in support of customer business goals.

Essential Functions

• Manage multiple center-based/onsite managed projects through all phases of development, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control and closure while following Actalent’s Services Management Framework (SMF)
• Ensure compliance to customer specifications, quality standards, regulatory requirements, company work rules and procedures and safety requirements
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules and documentation including change management, risk mitigation and reporting
• Develop tracking methods to monitor customer and internal KPI
• Work closely with Delivery Operation’s team to align project management with account management
• Distribute workflow from customer to Group Leaders and Practice Managers to allocate to their teams
• Maintain a high level of relationships with all customer stakeholders
• Utilize program management skills of communication, presentation, time management, organization and planning to successfully achieve program goals and objectives and SLA’s
• Conduct periodic status meetings with customers and team to assess progress against the plan
• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly status reports to Actalent Services' management and appropriate client recipients
• Work closely with Delivery Operations to resolve all project issues with customer and suppliers as appropriate while working with Actalent’s internal teams

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial or manufacturing engineering required
• Minimum 8 years professional experience; 5 years plant engineering experience as individual contributor with 3 years experience in project engineering, project lead or project management role(s)
• Technical experience designing and reviewing plant P&ID’s required
• Expertise with plant build and installation oversight, contractor selection and management and construction management required
• Engineering experience in multiple manufacturing or industrial industries (i.e. food&beverage processing, transportation/heavy equipment, industrial products manufacturing, package/parcel handling environments ect.) highly desired
• Experience working for engineering services providers strongly preferred
• Ability to effectively present to large customer groups
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with managing large dispersed teams with diverse skillsets
• Team player with ability to work in a highly cross-functional and virtual environment
• Ability to travel when needed, up to 25%
• PMP Certified a plus; proven knowledge of project management methods required
• Highly proficient in PC applications- MS Office suite of tools

About Actalent: Actalent (formerly EASi LLC - founded in 1981) is one of the fastest-growing global leaders providing critical services in engineering and sciences. By adapting to the constantly evolving needs of our customers, we have built specialized expertise and a multidisciplinary perspective — leveraging cutting-edge technology and processes — to constantly improve and deliver innovation. Headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, Actalent serves more than 4,500 clients in the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe with 5,000 permanent employees and 27,500 engineering and sciences consultants.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience to you have creating (design/sizing) and reviewing (checking/mark-ups) piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's)?
• What manufacturing industries have you worked in?

Location:

• Fort Worth, TX (Required)

Work Location: Remote