Project Manager- Capital Projects

Job Title

Project Manager - Capital Projects

Job Description

As a Project Manager for Capital Projects, you will oversee a significant annual CAPEX spend of $25–30 million. Your role will involve ensuring financial efficiency, developing forecasts, and tracking expenditures while supporting strategic investment decisions. You will also be responsible for developing comprehensive project plans and coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all phases of capital project delivery, from initiation through to commissioning and closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor project progress to ensure on-time, on-budget completion.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks, constraints, and bottlenecks.
• Allocate internal and external resources effectively to maximize productivity and minimize delays.
• Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, procurement, and finance.
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Lead quality assurance efforts to ensure all deliverables meet engineering, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and reviews to maintain compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain clear communication channels with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is preferred.
• Project management skills
• Proficiency in CAPEX and budget management.
• Experience in engineering and mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years in project management, leadership roles, or related experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

You will work in a dynamic environment that requires collaboration with various departments such as engineering, operations, procurement, and finance. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills to ensure project success and compliance with all regulatory standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ripon, WI.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/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 Ripon,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 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.

Salary : $25 - $30