Job Information
Actalent Design Project Manager in Waukegan, Illinois
Job Title: Design Project Manager
A local municipality firm is looking for an MEP Project Manager to join their busy team!
Responsibilities
Lead the development of executable designs for renovation, replacement, and new installations.
Manage design budgets for construction projects ranging from $100,000 to $6,000,000.
Establish creative strategies, budgets, and schedules for projects.
Implement building standards for design delivery.
Review the quality and accuracy of design projects.
Serve as the primary point of contact for design.
Collaborate and coordinate with stakeholders, internal business partners, IT, and vendors.
Provide reporting on the implementation of projects while in progress and upon completion.
Travel for site visits.
Serve as design lead and liaison for construction contract administration to review submittals and requests for information as needed.
Serve as the final reviewer for as-built documentation handover at the close-out of construction contracts.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
Experience managing the MEP design of public projects.
Experience managing the budget and scheduling of projects.
Ability to take projects from design development, through QA/QC, to finish.
Knowledge of HVAC design, plumbing, and design development.
Experience in project management.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Background in MEP Engineering or Mechanical Contracting.
Bachelor's degree in Building Construction, MEP Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
5-7 years of experience in project management.
Experience with municipal, public sector, and industrial projects.
Procore proficiency is a plus.
Licensure is a plus.
Work Environment
The office is located in Waukegan with office hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and a flexible schedule. The role offers a hybrid schedule, ideally starting with frequent office presence and then tapering off to 2-3 days at home. There is also travel to local sites in Waukegan, Vernon Hills, and Libertyville. The workload includes a diverse project list, offering opportunities to learn and come up with new ideas for problem-solving. The role also provides independent work and the opportunity to oversee projects from start to finish
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $50.48/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 hybrid position in Waukegan,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 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.
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