Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

The Engineering Project Manager will oversee all phases of capital project management, from conceptual estimate to equipment fabrication, commissioning, validation, start-up, and close-out. This role includes developing multi-objective project scopes, financial spending forecasts, and schedule development while ensuring compliance with user codes. The primary focus will be on an end-of-line packaging line within an aseptic building, with additional support for other projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary budgets and schedules for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with project sponsors and stakeholders to prepare Capital Project Appropriation requests (CPAs), including project descriptions, justifications, cost estimates, budgets, schedules, and alternative analyses.
• Facilitate meetings, presentations, and reporting to keep stakeholders informed of project status and changes.
• Develop Request for Proposal documents for design services, construction services, and major equipment items.
• Create Capital and Expense budget requests for future projects during the annual budget cycle.
• Arrange training for maintenance and operating personnel, and distribute all appropriate documentation and drawings.
• Manage and coordinate successful implementation of assigned projects, ensuring safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and legal compliance.
• Administer, resolve, and control design, construction, contractual, and financial issues on assigned projects.
• Complete projects by starting up and checking out new equipment and systems, inspecting construction, and resolving 'punch list' items.
• Ensure frequent communication and conduct regular meetings between the Project Team and stakeholders.
• Meet all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements on assigned projects.
• Generate requests for proposals for purchased equipment and services as necessary.
• Lead the development of User Requirement Specifications for equipment and services.
• Procure, track, and close out project equipment and services purchases.
• Provide or arrange for development of complete design documentation for assigned projects.
• Prepare documentation necessary for project approvals and generate change control documentation.
• Provide qualification documentation for assigned projects as applicable.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in CapEx Project Management with full cycle management - initiation, concepting, scoping, scheduling, planning, budgeting, commissioning, and validation.
• Experience working within Pharma/GMP environments.
• Packaging experience.
• Proficiency in Project Management Systems - PowerPoint, MS Project.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, time management, and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PMP or PE license is a nice-to-have.

Work Environment

This role supports projects in Portage and Kalamazoo, including two manufacturing facilities and one lab facility. The position reports to the Engineering Manager over Capital Projects, and involves working on various projects such as capital equipment, packaging lines, boiler projects, and warehousing projects. The initial contract is expected to be six months, with the potential for extension. A typical workweek is 40 hours, with some potential for overtime. Standard holidays and 10 days of PTO are offered.

This is a Contract position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $55.29/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 Kalamazoo,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 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.