Job Title: Design Project Manager Job Description As our new Design Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead the development of executable designs for renovation, replacement, and new installations. You will manage design budgets for construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000. Your responsibilities will include establishing creative strategies, budgets, and schedules for projects, implementing building standards for design delivery, and reviewing the quality and accuracy of design projects. You will serve as the primary point of contact for design, collaborate and coordinate with stakeholders, internal business partners, IT, and vendors. You will also provide reporting on the implementation of projects while in progress and upon completion, and travel for site visits. Hard Skills + Experience managing the MEP design of public projects + Managing the budget and scheduling of projects + Lead design development + Ability to take projects from design development, through QA/QC, to finish + Bring MEP knowledge to the engineering team Soft Skills + Collaboration + Coordination + Communication Job Type This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s). Work Site This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Waukegan, Illinois and some days remote. Work Environment Our office is located in Waukegan and offers a flex schedule from 8:30 to 5:00. We operate on a Hybrid Schedule, ideally, they want someone in the office frequently to start, then can taper off to 2/3 days at home. Travel to local sites: Waukegan, Vernon Hills, Libertyville will also be required. 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.