Sr. Project Manager

Actalent • Waterford, NY • 2h ago

Project Manager - Capital Projects (Waterford, NY)

Become a key driver of innovation and performance at our Waterford Plant Site. We're looking for a Project Manager who thrives on taking complex ideas and turning them into real-world results. If you love leading cross-functional teams, shaping project strategy, and seeing your work come to life in an operating plant environment, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you'll own capital projects from the moment they're conceived all the way through commissioning and startup. You'll partner closely with operations leadership and functional teams across the site-including EHS, production, and engineering-to build strong project scopes, identify smart options, and deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective results.

Your work will directly support the future of the Waterford Plant, ensuring our site remains efficient, compliant, and ready to meet the demands of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead engineering-driven projects using industry best practices to support specialty chemical plant operations.

Partner with internal and external stakeholders to develop clear, actionable project scopes.

Manage daily project activities-planning, scheduling, and ensuring all work adheres to strict safety requirements.

Monitor project progress and keep Site Leadership informed with thoughtful, data-driven updates.

Foster strong communication across cross-functional teams, inspiring collaboration and continuous improvement.

Build and manage project budgets, track expenditures, and forecast financial needs.

Oversee contractors on-site, reinforcing safe work practices and ensuring all required documentation is in place.

Audit field work and approve scope changes to support timely, high-quality construction execution.

Maintain the highest standards of safety and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Take on additional assignments from the Capital Investment Manager as needed.

What You BringEssential Skills

6+ years of technical or engineering experience.

Proven experience managing projects through the full lifecycle: inception, design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning.

A proactive, detail-oriented mindset paired with strong teamwork skills.

Experience managing contractors and driving continuous improvement.

Strong safety leadership (EHS) and comfort working with both contractors and union personnel.

Ability to make sound decisions with limited data and adapt as project needs evolve.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Familiarity with stage-gate project workflows and industry standards (PMI, CII).

Working knowledge of PSM processes.

Experience in chemical processing or oil & gas industries.

SAP experience in project, maintenance, or purchasing modules.

Work Environment

This role is primarily on-site at our large chemical processing facility in Waterford, NY, with over 90% of time spent at the plant. The site operates in a union environment. Occasional remote work may be approved by the Capital Investment Manager.

You'll enjoy a standard 40-hour work week-a great balance for those coming from construction or general contractor roles seeking stability without sacrificing challenging, hands-on project work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Waterford, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waterford,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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