Project Manager

Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager

Join us as a Mechanical Project Manager overseeing a significant chip manufacturing project in Boise, Idaho. You will lead high-performing teams in design, engineering, project management, and business services. Your role will involve the successful execution of major construction projects through effective management of personnel, financials, risks, opportunities, and schedules. This role requires a strong understanding of mechanical construction and HVAC scope, and offers the chance to mentor Project Engineers and Project Coordinators while fostering positive relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own estimates, project scoping, proposals, safety, and execution while meeting or exceeding profitability goals.
• Understand mechanical systems costing and value analysis.
• Communicate with engineering staff to ensure complete designs and clear scope within budget.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and fabrication teams; attend coordination meetings and business development activities.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships.
• Estimate and negotiate change orders.
• Track, forecast, and report labor hours and material costs.
• Buy out major equipment and subcontracts; expedite and track deliveries.
• Maintain working knowledge of project contracts and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with standards and contractual requirements.
• Plan, organize, and schedule project work with field labor and the fabrication shop work packages.
• Ensure full compliance with safety programs.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with team members.
• Uphold core values and maintain regular attendance and promptness.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years' experience as a mechanical project manager or 5+ years' experience as a mechanical project engineer.
• Technical competency in estimation, construction management, bidding, mechanical HVAC, plumbing, process piping, and change orders.
• Understanding of RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• High-level understanding of HVAC functions.
• Ability to estimate bids for plumbing, piping, and mechanical HVAC.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail to prevent financial losses.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Results-driven work ethic and ability to multi-task.
• Advanced computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, Autodesk Construction Cloud (or similar e.g., ProCore), Viewpoint Vista.

Work Environment

This position is onsite at a major chip manufacturing project, requiring 50 hours per week, with additional hours paid at straight time. The role offers a salaried position with opportunities to gain extra overtime and valuable experience in a competitive, growing market for construction.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boise, ID.

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $120000.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Boise,ID.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.