Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager supports project teams with the planning and execution of conveyor and material handling system projects across high‑impact markets such as airports, parcel, postal, food and beverage, and warehousing and distribution. This role focuses on full‑service mechanical and electrical solutions, including design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning, and system modernization, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of conveyor and material handling system projects from concept through commissioning.
• Perform detailed take‑offs by reviewing drawings and prints to determine required materials, components, and quantities needed to build the system.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams, field supervision, vendors, and management to coordinate project activities and resolve issues.
• Assist sr project managers and actively develop project management and technical skill sets through on‑the‑job training.
• Coordinate project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure work progresses according to plan.
• Track multiple tasks and workstreams simultaneously, maintaining clear documentation and status updates.
• Use Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, to manage project data, reports, and communications.
• Support construction project management activities related to conveyor and material handling systems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications to guide project execution and field activities.
• Contribute to problem solving and decision‑making efforts to address project challenges and maintain progress.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to provide updates, clarify requirements, and address concerns.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and system modernization initiatives to enhance project outcomes.
• Help ensure that projects meet performance, quality, and safety expectations while supporting long‑term customer relationships.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, project engineering, or project coordination, ideally within construction or material handling environments.
• Experience with conveyor systems or material handling system projects.
• Experience with project engineering, project coordination, assistant project management, or construction project management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, field supervision, vendors, and management.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both internally and externally.
• Ability to track and manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem‑solving capabilities and sound organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and prints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on design‑build projects involving mechanical and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with integration of complex projects in new and operating facilities.
• Exposure to airports, parcel, postal, food and beverage, or warehousing and distribution environments.
• Demonstrated ability to grow and adapt in a fast‑expanding organization.
• Willingness to learn and openness to training to close technical or industry‑specific knowledge gaps.
• Strong team orientation and ability to contribute positively to a laid‑back, less formal culture.
• Interest in performance‑based environments where raises and advancement align with individual contributions.

Work Environment

This role operates within a company that has grown significantly over the past 15 years, expanding from a small team to a larger, high‑performing organization with substantial project volume. The focus is on integration of complex design‑build projects in both new and operating facilities, with services that include mechanical and electrical design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning, and modernization. Projects primarily involve material handling systems in markets such as airports, parcel, food and beverage, and warehousing and distribution. The work environment emphasizes a strong, supportive culture where employees are viewed as the most valuable asset, with a clear commitment to recruiting top talent, providing robust support, and helping team members advance in their careers. The culture is characterized by a "can do" attitude, a laid‑back and less formal atmosphere, and a focus on long‑term customer relationships and a positive industry reputation. The company is transitioning toward a fully integrated contractor model that design‑builds baggage handling systems, offering opportunities to work on exciting projects that directly support modern logistics and infrastructure. Benefits include paid time off that grows with tenure (for example, 18 days after one year, 23 days after five years, and 28 days after ten years), seven federal holidays, health insurance, and additional benefits that support work‑life balance and a flexible work schedule. Performance‑based raises reward strong contributions, and the organization is committed to training and developing employees to close skill gaps. The primary job site for this role is located in Memphis.ex

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 Memphis,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About Actalent

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