Construction Project Manager

Project Manager | Industrial Environmental Construction

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support industrial environmental EPC projects throughout the Western U.S. The successful candidate will initially support a high-profile industrial restart project in Southern California before transitioning into broader West Coast EPC growth opportunities. The Project Manager will oversee project financials, contracts, subcontractor management, risk management, change management, client communication, and business development efforts, while partnering closely with Construction Managers and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, contracts, invoices, and forecasts.
• Oversee subcontractors and vendor relationships.
• Manage project risk, change orders, and procurement activities.
• Coordinate project teams and client communications.
• Support business development and regional growth initiatives.
• Lead project execution from planning through completion.
• Utilize Microsoft Project and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Partner with Construction Managers to ensure successful field execution.
• Negotiate contracts, subcontractor agreements, and change orders.
• Develop staffing plans and resource forecasts.
• Ensure successful project delivery, safety performance, and client satisfaction.

Essential Skills

• Industrial Construction Project Management
• Environmental Remediation/Groundwater Treatment/Industrial Environmental Projects
• Contract Administration
• Change Management
• Procurement & Subcontractor Management
• Project Financial Ownership
• Client-Facing Experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 10-15 years of project management experience.
• Experience supporting industrial environmental, remediation, refinery, petrochemical, treatment plant, or heavy industrial projects.
• Experience working in a General Contractor environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project financials and contract administration.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $1M.
• Bachelor"s degree preferred but not required.
• Must be open to regional travel throughout the Western U.S.
• OSHA 30 and OSHA 40/HAZWOPER certifications preferred.

Work Environment

This role operates within an industrial manufacturing facility, focusing on environmental remediation and restart projects. It involves a combination of field presence and project management responsibilities, primarily located in Garden Grove, CA. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Orange County/Los Angeles market, with daily site presence expected. The work environment includes daily interactions with contractors, engineers, and operations personnel, requiring professional construction attire. Initially, the role requires daily onsite presence in Garden Grove, shadowing an existing Project Manager, transitioning to 60% home base and 40% travel throughout CA, WA, UT, and CO as projects arise.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westminster, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $67.00 - $86.00/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 fully onsite position in Westminster,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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.

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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 acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.