Project Manager (Columbus)

Project Manager

Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager to oversee engineering and industrial projects from initiation through completion. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for customers, internal teams, and contractors while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations. This position offers a hybrid schedule with occasional travel throughout Central Ohio for customer meetings, site visits, commissioning activities, and project reviews.

Responsibilities

- Lead projects through all phases, from planning and execution to final delivery.
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and key milestones.
- Act as the main liaison between customers, engineering teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Facilitate project meetings and provide regular updates on status, risks, and deliverables.
- Monitor budgets, labor utilization, and overall project performance.
- Coordinate onsite installation, startup, commissioning, and contractor activities.
- Manage project scope changes and oversee change order processes.
- Review technical documentation and support project execution efforts.
- Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Promote safe work practices while supporting successful project outcomes.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 3+ years of project management experience within engineering, manufacturing, automation, or industrial environments.
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Experience managing customer relationships and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting industrial automation, controls, or manufacturing projects.
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, electrical systems, or industrial processes.
- Background coordinating contractors, installation activities, or commissioning efforts.
- Experience managing project scope, change orders, and customer-driven modifications.
- PMP certification or similar project management credential.

Work Environment

This role combines office-based project coordination with regular interaction at client facilities and manufacturing sites. The Project Manager will work closely with customers, engineers, operations teams, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery in a fast-paced technical environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $56.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 hybrid position in Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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,
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
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