Project Manager Jobs in Pelzer, SC (NOW HIRING)

Are you a seasoned Project Manager who thrives on delivering complex engineering and industrial projects from concept to completion? Do you enjoy leading multidisciplinary teams, building strong client relationships, and driving projects that make a measurable business impact?

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major projects within the chemical and manufacturing sectors. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to influence project strategy, drive innovation, and oversee the successful execution of engineering and construction initiatives while ensuring safety, quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.

This is more than project oversight. It's an opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor project teams, and help shape the success of industry-leading projects.

As the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, you'll take ownership of all phases of project execution while collaborating with engineering, construction, and business teams across multiple locations.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering and construction projects from initiation through closeout.
• Coordinate project activities across multiple departments, disciplines, and business locations to ensure seamless execution.
• Develop and oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, forecasts, communications plans, and resource requirements.
• Drive project profitability while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical excellence.
• Review and approve project management deliverables, engineering documentation, drawings, specifications, and execution strategies.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Manage scope changes, schedule impacts, and change authorization processes.
• Guide contract development, proposal preparation, project specifications, and commercial negotiations.
• Champion innovative and cost-effective project solutions that enhance productivity and reduce construction costs.
• Build strong client relationships by serving as a trusted partner and strategic advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate problem-solving initiatives and lead teams through complex technical and operational challenges.
• Support business growth efforts through client engagement, relationship management, and project development activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of Project Management experience within consulting, engineering, chemical, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing engineering and construction projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
• Strong proficiency with Primavera P6 and project controls methodologies.
• Solid understanding of project delivery models, including:
  • A/E (Architect/Engineer)
  • AEPCM
  • Design-Build
  • Construction Management (CM)

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• PMP Certification

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $72.12/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)

This is a hybrid position in Greenville,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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.

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.

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