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Construction Manager - Industrial

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Scranton, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/27/2026
Construction Manager | Scranton, PA (onsite daily)

40 hours per week | 6-Month Contract



Targeted pay rate: $75-90/hr depending upon qualification (weekly overtime expected)

As a KellyOCG employee you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, and 401K.

Kelly Engineering is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee electrical installation phases and ensure project success. This role manages low-voltage subcontractors, coordinates with internal teams, and works closely with general contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial construction, project management, and material handling or automation systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead low-voltage subcontractor scope, schedule, and installation for material handling systems
  • Deliver installation scope on time and within budget, aligned with Project Manager targets
  • Coordinate communication between client, subcontractors, and internal teams
  • Support labor planning and quality control to meet schedule and budget goals
  • Manage scope, ensure contract compliance, and handle change orders
  • Track budgets, forecast costs, and prevent overruns
  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans

What You’ll Need

  • BS in Engineering or equivalent technical education and experience.
  • 10 years in construction/project management or industrial installation environments.
  • Strong knowledge of project management tools and methods
  • Experience with industrial controls or related industries
  • Experience managing subcontractors and construction projects

Nice To Have

  • Low-voltage installation knowledge (conduit, cabling, etc.)
  • Experience with MS Project or similar tools
  • Background in control systems, HMI, or material handling equipment projects
  • Experience in distribution centers or intralogistics environments

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

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