Industrial EPC Project ManagerHelp Build a New Regional Project Delivery Practice
Location: Orange County, CA (Onsite) Travel: Regional Western U.S. Type: Contract-to-Hire
Build Something Bigger Than A Project
An established engineering, environmental, and project delivery organization is expanding its industrial EPC capabilities across the Western United States and is seeking an experienced Industrial EPC Project Manager to help lead that growth.
This opportunity offers a unique chance to join the organization during the early stages of a regional expansion initiative. The successful candidate will help deliver active industrial construction and environmental infrastructure projects while helping establish long-term project delivery capabilities throughout the Western U.S.
This is not a traditional consulting PM position.
We are looking for a project leader who has owned project financial performance, managed subcontractors, negotiated contracts, controlled risk, and successfully delivered industrial construction projects from initial planning through execution.
What You'll Be Doing
As the Project Manager, you will serve as the commercial and delivery leader for assigned projects.
Responsibilities include:
Managing project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and overall financial performance
Leading industrial EPC construction projects through planning, execution, and closeout
Managing subcontractors, vendors, procurement activities, and field partners
Negotiating contracts, change orders, and project modifications
Identifying and mitigating commercial, contractual, and operational risks
Leading client communications and project meetings
Partnering closely with Construction Managers and engineering teams
Supporting business development and future project pursuits throughout the Western U.S.
Utilizing project controls and construction management software to monitor execution and performance
What We're Looking ForRequired Experience
10+ years of Project Management experience supporting industrial construction or EPC projects
Experience owning project financials from forecast to closeout
Contract administration experience
Subcontractor management experience
Procurement and vendor management experience
Change order management experience
Cost control and forecasting experience
Client-facing leadership experience
Experience managing industrial projects valued between approximately $1M-$10M+
Strongly Preferred Backgrounds
Candidates from the following environments are highly desired:
Industrial EPC
Design-Build
Environmental Construction
Remediation
Industrial Facilities
Petrochemical
Refinery
Manufacturing
Utility Infrastructure
Industrial Wastewater
Groundwater Treatment Systems
Demolition & Decommissioning
Process Piping Systems
Power Generation
Not The Right Fit If Your Experience Is Primarily
Environmental compliance programs
Regulatory consulting
Environmental science without construction ownership
Property management
Retail construction
Multifamily construction
Commercial tenant improvement projects only
Tools & Technology
Experience with the following is preferred:
Microsoft Project
Autodesk Construction Cloud
Project Controls Systems
OSHA 30
HAZWOPER / OSHA 40
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
You will have the opportunity to:
Join a growing industrial project delivery organization during regional expansion
Work on complex industrial construction, environmental infrastructure, and facility projects
Gain visibility with senior leadership and project executives
Help shape future operations across the Western U.S.
Support projects that combine engineering, construction, environmental, and industrial expertise
Join a team that values practical field knowledge, project ownership, and entrepreneurial thinking
Ideal Candidate
The strongest candidates will come from industrial EPC, remediation, refinery, petrochemical, utility, manufacturing, treatment plant, or heavy industrial construction backgrounds and will have demonstrated ownership of project delivery, subcontractors, contracts, procurement, forecasting, and financial performance.
If you've spent your career building projects, managing risk, driving project margins, and leading industrial construction teams, we'd like to talk to you.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Garden Grove, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $67.00 - $86.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Garden Grove,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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