Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

Location: Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Temporary Assignment (through January 2027 with potential extension)
Travel: Approximately 25-35% throughout the Western U.S. and Canada

Location:

Knoxville, TN

Employment:
Temp (6 months)

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $66.28 - $72.71/hr.

Schedule:

40 hours/week

We're seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join a high-performing technical project management team supporting major capital projects across manufacturing, life sciences, and healthcare environments.

In this role, you'll serve as an Owner's Representative
, leading projects from concept through completion while partnering with engineering, operations, design teams, contractors, and business stakeholders to deliver complex facility improvements and new construction projects.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, and have a passion for managing impactful construction projects, we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of projects, including:

• Greenfield and brownfield construction projects
• Manufacturing facility upgrades and expansions
• Office renovations and build-outs
• HVAC, boiler, and mechanical infrastructure improvements
• Capital projects ranging from approximately $10M-$50M
• Facility modernization initiatives across multiple sites

• Lead construction projects from planning and design through execution and closeout
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and logic-based timelines
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular project status updates
• Partner with procurement teams throughout the bid and contractor selection process
• Manage project scope, schedule, quality, and budget while driving successful project delivery
• Build collaborative relationships across technical and business teams

We're looking for professionals who bring:

• 10+ years of construction project management experience
• Experience managing projects from design through construction
• Strong estimating and scheduling experience
• Technical knowledge of HVAC, boiler, or building infrastructure systems
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and external contractors
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field

• Manufacturing
• Life Sciences
• Medical Devices
• Pharmaceutical
• Industrial facilities

• PMP certification (preferred, not required)
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite
• AutoCAD familiarity is a plus

• Hybrid schedule with approximately 2 days onsite in Palo Alto
• Travel approximately 25-35% to project sites across the western United States and Canada
• Opportunity to work on active construction sites while supporting nationally significant projects

• Lead large-scale capital construction projects with visible business impact
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and operations professionals
• Gain exposure to complex manufacturing and life sciences environments
• Work on a variety of challenging projects rather than a single site
• Opportunity for long-term extension and potential full-time employment based on business needs

If you're an experienced Construction Project Manager who enjoys leading complex facility projects, partnering with diverse stakeholders, and delivering successful construction programs from concept to completion, we encourage you to apply.

• Bachelor's…