Project Manager

Project Manager (Mechanical Engineer)

We are seeking a Project Manager with a background in Mechanical Engineering to lead capital projects ranging from $50K to $300K. This role is ideal for candidates with a minimum of 12 years of hands-on project management experience in a structured capital project environment. You will be responsible for managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery across scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage capital projects from initiation through close-out, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, operations, and external vendors.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Track project performance and report progress to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage change control and ensure documentation is up to date.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the project management process.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Work Environment :

This consulting position is based in a clean manufacturing environment with a designated desk area at our client site. The role offers benefits including PTO, holiday time, and sick time, with the flexibility to make the job your own. Local talent to the Vancouver and broader Portland area will be prioritized.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, WA.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 Vancouver, WA.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

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.