Controls Project Manager

Job Title:
Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager who will play a vital role in supporting our client's plant and operations managers by overseeing engineering tasks and ensuring timely production of control panels. As a liaison between engineering and manufacturing, you will manage internal schedules, interact with customers, and provide updates and quotes for upcoming projects.

• Assist plant and operations managers with project management responsibilities.
• Ensure timely completion of engineering tasks for production and manufacturing.
• Act as a liaison between engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Manage internal workload schedules and interact with customers to provide progress updates.
• Quote and estimate upcoming jobs and projects.
• Ensure customer timelines and deadlines are met.
• Lead a team of Controls Engineers and guide them through various project phases.
• Communicate effectively with customers and suppliers to address ongoing issues.

• 7+ years of project management or controls engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering.
• 5+ years of proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with project management, controls, estimating, and managing timelines.

• Previous experience in the automation industry.
• Knowledge of control panels and their applications.
• Experience managing controls work and estimating controls-type jobs.
• Experience managing engineering, build, and installation schedules.
• Previous customer interface experience.

The work environment consists of various settings, including a casual office with individual cubicles and an interactive atmosphere.
Travel is NOT required for this role.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling Heights, MI.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $47.00/hr.

• 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Sterling Heights, MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.

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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