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Actalent Project Manager in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Job Title: Project ManagerJob Description

The Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for all phases of capital project management from conceptual estimate to equipment fabrication, equipment construction, commissioning, validation, start-up, and close out. They will also be responsible for project scope, financial spending forecasting, and schedule development. They will research alternative solutions to customers with other cost options while maintaining compliance within all user codes. They will present and outline key project deliverables and scope to the senior leadership team for both approvals to initiate projects as well as intermediate updates throughout the projects. The role mainly supports the Aseptic Filling and freeze-drying manufacturing processes but will also support other projects as needed. The Aseptic project is currently in the conceptual design phase and is expected to run through 2028. The consultant may be hired in after a year if there is an open headcount role; otherwise, they will remain a long-term consultant.

Hard Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical)

  • Project Management or engineering experience as lead related to freeze-drying (full cycle project management - from concepting, scoping, budgeting, PO acceptance, through completion)

  • 5+ years' experience working on Aseptic Filling and freeze-drying processes

  • Experience in Project Management Systems - PowerPoint, MS Project, Microsoft Project Online

Soft Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Communication skills

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Work Environment

This role will support projects in Portage and Kalamazoo, including 2 manufacturing facilities and 1 lab facility. The position reports to the Senior Engineering Manager over Capital Projects. Projects include capital equipment, packaging lines, boiler projects, warehousing projects, etc. The project is expected to last 12 months but could go longer. A typical workweek would be 40 hours with potential overtime.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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