Job Title

Project Manager

Job Responsibilities

Join our team as a Project Manager, responsible for expanding our industrial controls business. This includes concrete batching controls, engineering services for the panel shop, and solutions. You will manage all aspects of each project, starting with smaller automation projects and gradually taking on more. The role requires frequent interfacing with internal departments such as Controls and Electrical Engineers, and direct communication with customers primarily through email and phone calls.

Hard Skills

• AAS or BS degree in Engineering (Electrical or Controls preferred)

• 7+ years of electrical industrial controls experience and/or trade-related experience and knowledge

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

• OSHA-30 certification (within six months if not already certified)

• Electrical installation/System Integration experience and/or prior supervisory experience

• Project Management experience (managing scope, budget, timelines; interfacing with customers and internal departments)

• Experience as a Controls Engineer (knowledge of PLCs, Automation)

• Experience/knowledge with Control Panels (Electrical, Schematics, control panel manufacturing)

• Knowledge of UL and NEC

• Ability to read BOMs and CAD drawings

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Soft Skills

• Proficiency in virtual communication tools

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Team-oriented demeanor

• Effective communicator

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring presence in the office in Cary, North Carolina 1-2 days per week. The role involves limited travel (10-20%), interfacing with Engineering and the panel shop, and communicating with customers primarily via phone, email, and virtual meetings, with occasional face-to-face interactions.

Company Overview

This North Carolina-based site is part of a privately-owned company based out of Minnesota that specializes in various building trades and industrial controls. It serves industries like food and beverage and general manufacturing, offering services ranging from system integration to the construction of control panels. The Cary location focuses on expanding and supporting industrial control projects, relying on a team that engages in system engineering and project execution to ensure efficient service delivery to both new and existing customers.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.