Project Manager, Controls Engineering Services-Actalent

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager, Controls Engineering Services

Company: Actalent

Location: Detroit, MI

Pay: $100000 – 130000 per year

AI Pay Analysis: The annual salary range of $100,000 to $130,000 for a “Project Manager, Controls Engineering Services” in Detroit, MI, is competitive and aligns with industry standards for similar roles in the area. For instance, as of January 2025, the average annual salary for a Project Controls Manager in Detroit is approximately $160,888, with a typical range between $141,385 and $179,586. Similarly, a Project Engineering Manager in Detroit earns an average of $160,228 annually, with salaries ranging from $139,386 to $180,237. These figures suggest that the offered salary is within the expected range for such positions in the Detroit area.

Job description:

Actalent Services (formerly EASi LLC) is seeking an Engineering Project Manager for a permanent leadership position overseeing industrial automation and controls engineering projects within our Manufacturing Engineering Practice. Ideal candidates will possess technical expertise as a controls engineer along with a proven track record in project management across diverse manufacturing sectors. This role offers hybrid/remote flexibility with minimum travel (less than 25%) for candidates located near our engineering center in Troy, MI.

The Project Manager will oversee a portfolio of projects, both onsite and offsite, guiding them through all phases of development—from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control, and closure. The role will require close collaboration with program management to recruit or hire internal employees and consultants for projects. Additionally, the Project Manager will work with internal support functions to ensure an exceptional customer experience while providing leadership to project teams, ensuring alignment with Cost, Quality, and Timing requirements. Building and maintaining relationships with key customer stakeholders and Actalent’s engineering teams will be essential for enhancing project performance in alignment with customer business objectives.

Essential Functions

• Manage multiple center-based and onsite projects through all development phases while adhering to Actalent’s Services Management Framework (SMF).
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, regulatory requirements, company procedures, and safety protocols.
• Develop and oversee project plans, budgets, schedules, and associated documentation, including change management and risk mitigation strategies.
• Implement tracking methods to monitor customer and internal KPIs.
• Collaborate with the Delivery Operations team to align project management with account management.
• Allocate workflows effectively from customers to Group Leaders and Practice Managers.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with all customer stakeholders.
• Leverage program management skills—including communication, presentation, time management, organization, and planning—to meet program goals and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct periodic status meetings with customers and teams to evaluate progress against the project plan.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly status reports to Actalent Services’ management and designated client recipients.
• Work closely with Delivery Operations to address all project-related issues with customers and suppliers in conjunction with Actalent’s internal teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of overall professional experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance environments.
• At least 5 years of controls engineering experience, including expertise in PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting.
• A minimum of 3 years in a project management or project engineering role—leading projects, assigning tasks, scheduling, and ensuring accountability for project delivery.
• Prior experience with Rockwell Automation PLC using RS Logix and Control Logix programming required.
• Familiarity with Rockwell Automation HMI and FactoryTalk; experience with Ignition or other SCADA systems is advantageous.
• Experience with integrators or automation engineering service providers is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in presenting to large groups of customers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in managing virtual or dispersed teams with diverse skill sets.
• A collaborative spirit and ability to operate effectively within a highly cross-functional and virtual environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed, not exceeding 25% (~1 trip every 4 weeks).
• PMP certification is a plus; proven knowledge of project management methodologies is required.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay and Benefits
The compensation for this position ranges from $100,000 to $130,000 annually, including a $10,000 annual bonus potential, an employee profit-sharing program, four weeks of paid time off, six paid holidays, a monthly cell phone allowance, a 401(k) with company match, and medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Workplace Type
This position offers a hybrid work environment in Detroit, MI.

Application Deadline
The anticipated closing date for this position is May 13, 2025.

About Actalent
Actalent is a leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions, dedicated to helping innovative companies advance their initiatives through access to specialized experts who enhance scale, speed, and innovation. With a network of nearly 30,000 consultants serving over 4,500 clients in the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent supports many Fortune 500 companies.

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without discrimination based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law. For individuals requiring reasonable accommodations in the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us for further assistance.

Job Posting Date: Thu, 01 May 2025 01:59:58 GMT

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