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Jr Project Manager

Actalent
Morris, IL Other
POSTED ON 3/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join our team and support our wall systems projects, including noise walls, retaining walls, and specialty custom wall systems. In this role, you will review precast and steel shop drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with contract requirements, create and maintain project schedules, and utilize internal software programs to track orders and manage project data. You will also generate item codes, complete change orders, estimates, and RFIs, and engage in client-facing activities to maintain strong client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to large projects and take on diverse responsibilities within a smaller firm environment.

Responsibilities

  • Review precast and steel shop drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
  • Create and maintain project schedules to ensure timely completion.
  • Utilize internal software programs to track orders and manage project data.
  • Generate item codes based on orders received within the system.
  • Prepare and process change orders, cost estimates, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
  • Meet with clients to ensure their needs are accurately being met and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, primarily focusing on retaining walls, sound walls, wall systems, and barriers.

Essential Skills

  • Project management experience
  • Construction management experience
  • Experience in precast construction
  • Ability to critically think and analyze project requirements
  • Ability to review and understand drawings, specifications, and blueprints
  • Strong organizational skills to support multiple projects at once
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred) or Construction Management (accepted)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Some direct experience supporting IL Tollway contracts, heavy civil work, drainage, or precast (internships would be a plus)
  • Interest in supporting heavy civil work, IL Tollway projects, or precast knowledge
  • New graduates with a civil engineering degree aiming to become a project manager

Work Environment

Our office has a 'work hard, play hard' atmosphere. The team enjoys team-building events like Top Golf and lunches together when schedules allow. Our office is connected to the production site, creating a tight-knit, family-like environment. Most of our team members have started their careers here and continue to stay with us, with an average tenure of around 8-10 years. There are about 20 people in our office.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $35.58/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 Morris,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2025.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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