Construction Project Manager

Industrial EPC Project ManagerEnvironmental Construction, Remediation & Industrial Infrastructure

Location: Garden Grove, CA (Onsite) | Regional West Coast Travel

Build the Future. Restore the Environment. Lead Complex Industrial Projects.

Are you an experienced Industrial Project Manager who thrives in the field, owns project financials, and enjoys delivering challenging construction projects from concept through completion? If so, this is an opportunity to join a globally respected engineering, environmental, and sustainability consulting organization that is expanding its Environmental EPC presence across the Western United States. With a strong international footprint and a mission rooted in creating sustainable solutions for the world's most complex environmental and infrastructure challenges, this organization combines technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration to deliver meaningful impact for clients and communities alike. As an Industrial EPC Project Manager, you'll take ownership of high-profile environmental construction, remediation, facility restart, decommissioning, and industrial infrastructure projects. This role offers the unique opportunity to help build and shape a growing West Coast EPC practice while positioning yourself for future leadership opportunities.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Lead impactful industrial and environmental construction projects

Own project budgets, forecasting, contracts, and execution strategy

Help build a growing West Coast EPC organization

Work alongside industry-leading engineers, construction professionals, and environmental experts

Enjoy significant visibility with clients and executive leadership

Advance into future regional leadership opportunities as the business expands

Contribute to projects that improve environmental performance and sustainability

What You'll Do

As the Project Manager, you will serve as the commercial and delivery leader for assigned EPC projects, ensuring successful execution from planning through closeout.

Project Leadership

• Manage industrial EPC and design-build projects through all phases of execution.
• Establish project strategy, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and risk mitigation plans.
• Drive project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.

Financial Ownership

• Maintain full responsibility for project financial performance.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, invoicing, cash flow, and cost controls.
• Monitor and improve project profitability on projects ranging from $1M to $10M+.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Negotiate and administer prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Protect project commercial interests while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Lead claims avoidance, risk management, and commercial decision-making.

Procurement & Subcontractor Management

• Lead sourcing, evaluation, and selection of subcontractors and vendors.
• Manage supplier performance and procurement activities.
• Oversee construction execution, subcontractor coordination, and self-perform work where applicable.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project delivery.
• Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and issue resolution discussions.
• Identify opportunities for future work and long-term client partnerships.

Team Collaboration

• Partner closely with Construction Managers, Engineers, and Operations teams.
• Support constructability reviews and execution planning.
• Align office-based project controls with field execution activities.

Business Growth

• Support proposal development and business development efforts.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives across the Western U.S.
• Play a key role in establishing a scalable regional EPC delivery organization.

What We're Looking ForRequired Experience

• Demonstrated success managing industrial EPC, design-build, or heavy industrial construction projects.
• Experience in industries such as:
  • Manufacturing
  • Petrochemical
  • Refining
  • Utilities
  • Water/Wastewater
  • Power Generation
  • Industrial Infrastructure
• Proven ownership of:
  • Project budgets
  • Forecasting
  • Cost controls
  • Contract administration
  • Procurement
  • Change management
  • Subcontractor oversight
• Strong understanding of commercial risk management and industrial project execution.
• Experience leading client-facing project discussions and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Cost forecasting and project controls
• Contract negotiation and administration
• Procurement and vendor management
• Industrial construction execution

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with any of the following will stand out:

• Environmental remediation project experience
• Facility restart or decommissioning experience
• Industrial demolition projects
• Groundwater treatment systems
• Industrial wastewater systems
• Utility infrastructure projects
• Landfill gas systems
• Industrial piping systems
• General contractor experience in heavy industrial environments
• HAZWOPER Certification
• OSHA 30 or OSHA 40 Training
• Engineering or Construction Management degree

Work Environment

This position is initially based full-time onsite at a major industrial facility in Garden Grove, California. Daily field presence is expected during project startup and execution activities.

Over time, the role is expected to transition to approximately:

• 60% home-based/project management work
• 40% regional travel

Travel may include projects throughout:

• California
• Washington
• Utah
• Colorado

This role offers the best of both worlds: hands-on project execution in the field and strategic leadership responsibilities in the office.

Career Growth Opportunity

This is more than a project management role. It's an opportunity to help establish and grow a thriving West Coast EPC business within a global organization known for engineering excellence, sustainability, and innovation. If you're looking for a leadership-track opportunity where you can make a lasting impact on industrial infrastructure and environmental restoration projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westminster, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $67.00 - $86.00/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 & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westminster, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Westminster,CA.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.