Project Manager

About the role

Lead complex Design Build (DB) and Build-to-Print (BTP) projects from kickoff through customer acceptance.

Own project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and overall project performance.

Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource requirements, and milestone schedules.

Manage project budgets, monitor costs, and proactively address variances and risks.

Serve as the primary customer contact for project execution, timelines, deliverables, and issue resolution.

Navigate customer organizations to engage key stakeholders, drive decisions, and maintain project momentum.

Cook up cross-functional teams across Engineering, Applications, Supply Chain, Assembly, Quality, and Customer Service.

Oversee customer documentation and project deliverables, including design reviews, testing plans, and milestone packages.

Facilitate technical discussions, manage scope changes, and ensure alignment between customer expectations and project objectives.

Drive successful project execution through effective communication, collaboration, and leadership in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Design Build (DB) and Build-to-Print (BTP) projects from kickoff through customer acceptance.
• Own project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and overall project performance.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource requirements, and milestone schedules.
• Manage project budgets, monitor costs, and proactively address variances and risks.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for project execution, timelines, deliverables, and issue resolution.
• Navigate customer organizations to engage key stakeholders, drive decisions, and maintain project momentum.
• Cook up cross-functional teams across Engineering, Applications, Supply Chain, Assembly, Quality, and Customer Service.
• Oversee customer documentation and project deliverables, including design reviews, testing plans, and milestone packages.
• Facilitate technical discussions, manage scope changes, and ensure alignment between customer expectations and project objectives.
• Drive successful project execution through effective communication, collaboration, and leadership in a matrix environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• PMP certification required.
• 5+ years of experience leading complex engineering, manufacturing, automation, or industrial equipment projects.
• Proven success managing projects from order through final customer acceptance.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, budgeting, scheduling, and contract management.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, customer management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence and drive results across cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, machining, or industrial automation environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Design Build (DB) and Build-to-Print (BTP) projects.
• Familiarity with stage-gate project management methodologies such as APS or similar systems.
• Background in automation, electromechanical systems, industrial equipment, or custom machinery.
• Experience with Encompix or similar ERP platforms.
• Customer-facing experience managing scope negotiations, timelines, and project escalations.

Benefits

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Workplace Type

Full-time

Onsite

Blaine, MN

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

Full-time

Onsite

Blaine, MN

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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