Project Manager

About the role

Manage all aspects of a small to medium-sized project, including defining project scope, schedule, and budget in collaboration with clients or NAM. Design, communicate, and implement a comprehensive project plan to ensure successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure compliance with approved safety plans.
• Resolve operational problems and minimize project delays.
• Identify, develop, and gather resources, including preparing calculations, designs, reports, and work specifications.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Select materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors as needed.
• Partner with other departments to secure specialized resources.
• Conduct meetings and prepare status reports on the project.
• Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet targets and milestones.
• Coordinate with APR to ensure appropriate project oversight.
• Coordinate with accounting for financial management, invoicing, and collections.
• Understand project-related risks and company risk policies.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects.
• Engage APRs at project onset and ensure quality standards and practices are maintained.

Requirements

• Project management experience in construction and materials testing.
• Knowledge of civil engineering and construction management.
• Experience in site development and project coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or related technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, or a minimum of 9 years’ experience in lieu of a degree.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Work Environment

This role is based in the Nashville office, supporting a team of CMTs. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 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)
• Hands-on training, paid certifications, and extra training
• Profit-sharing opportunities as an employee-owned firm

Pay

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $37.50 per hour.

Schedule

Permanent, fully onsite position based in Nashville, TN. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work.

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.