Mechanical Construction Project Manager

Actalent • De Forest, WI • 3h ago

Job Title: Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Responsible for acquiring new business opportunities and managing construction projects to meet cost, quality, equipment utilization, and safety objectives. This role involves planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating projects while maintaining strong client relationships.

About the Company

Our client is a family-owned, Wisconsin-based construction and engineering company with more than 100 years of proven stability and growth. Known for its people-first culture, offers competitive pay and benefits, a strong commitment to safety, and long-term career development supported by training and continuing education. This division alone delivered $240M in revenue last year, and employees have the opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact projects, including a $290M multi-year site where it holds the entire mechanical scope for one major building-covering plumbing, HVAC, piping, underground utilities, and all interior mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Acquire new business opportunities by developing and maintaining client relationships, and presenting to prospective clients.

Prepare project estimates, budgets, and schedules, and assist in project contract negotiations.

Monitor project adherence through site meetings, progress reports, and safety meetings, and collaborate closely with field crew supervision.

Work closely with architects and engineers to resolve design-related construction issues and ensure processing and approvals of project shop drawings.

Keep customers informed of project progress and significant issues affecting design or costs, and negotiate fee changes.

Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate manpower, equipment, tools, and supply needs to achieve project objectives.

Purchase equipment and standardized materials, and oversee maintenance and repair of equipment.

Manage administrative aspects of contracts, including change orders, rental equipment, billing, and collections.

Maintain sound union relationships and participate in joint labor management committees.

Complete job closeout processes, including resolution of punch list items and recording as-built drawings.

Strengthen customer relationships by participating in company-supported events and community functions.

Attend annual divisional and departmental meetings and social functions.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Essential Skills

3-7 years of construction experience as a Project Manager.

Experience with project management, construction, and mechanical scopes in industrial, hospital, and data center projects.

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

Experience with project estimating and large-scale projects.

Experience overseeing the mechanical scope on projects over $200 million.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

5-10 years of construction experience, ideally from a mechanical bg.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Comfortable leading teams and supervising field crews.

Proficient in tracking and maintaining project budgets.

Work Environment

This position supports the HVAC Division, specifically focusing on Data Center work. The main project is the Port Washington Data Center. Candidates may work out of the Wauwatosa office, depending on their location. The role involves working 40-50 hours weekly, with some Saturdays required initially, reducing over time.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $57.00/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 Deforest,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.

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