Job Title: Engineering Project Manager (Capital Projects)Job DescriptionThis role oversees the full life cycle of large-scale capital projects, from initial concept and design through estimating, equipment fabrication and construction, commissioning, validation, start-up, and project closeout. The Engineering Project Manager develops multi-objective project scopes, forecasts financial spending, and builds detailed schedules while ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. The position requires hands-on leadership of multi-million-dollar projects, frequent interaction with diverse stakeholders, and clear communication of project status and key deliverables throughout the project life cycle. The role offers exposure to complex capital equipment initiatives and facility expansion projects, along with long-term project continuity and professional development opportunities.Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
- CapEx project management experience with personal responsibility for full life cycle projects, including design/initiation, concept development, scoping, planning, budgeting, commissioning, validation, and closeout.
- Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar capital projects, with individual project values of at least $50 million.
- 5+ years of experience leading and managing capital projects within cGMP and regulated environments; experience in pharmaceutical, nutrition, or related regulated industries is acceptable.
- Proficiency in project management systems and tools, including Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Project, as well as experience with Microsoft Project Online or similar platforms.
- Experience working within cGMP and other regulated environments, including adherence to validation, qualification, and change control requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Professional certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
- Masters degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline is a plus.
- Experience in capital equipment projects, including equipment fabrication, equipment build, and commissioning, is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with packaging lines, boiler projects, warehousing projects, and other facility expansion initiatives is beneficial.
- Exposure to advanced project management training or coursework, such as PMP exam preparation, Microsoft Project, stakeholder analysis, Smartsheet, or project planning, is advantageous.
- Motivation to pursue ongoing professional development through structured learning platforms and project management coursework.
Work EnvironmentThis role supports large-scale capital projects across multiple sites, including two manufacturing facilities and one laboratory facility located in the Portage and Kalamazoo area. The Engineering Project Manager works within a highly regulated, cGMP-compliant environment that focuses on complex capital equipment, packaging lines, boiler systems, warehousing projects, and broader facility expansion initiatives. The position typically follows a standard 40-hour work week, with the possibility of overtime based on project demands and critical milestones. Projects are expected to run through at least 2029, providing long-term continuity and exposure to major capital initiatives. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Kalamazoo, MI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $80.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Kalamazoo, MI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Kalamazoo,MI.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.
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