Project Manager

Overview

Placement Type : Temporary

Salary : $50-59.35 Hourly

Start Date : 12.28.2025

Aquent has an exciting opportunity for a MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Project Manager in Menlo Park, CA!

This position is 100% on-site. For this reason, only candidates who can comfortably commute to our client's location in Menlo Park will be considered.

In addition, to be considered for this role, you must :

• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Not require sponsorship of any kind for the duration of the assignment
• Be able to work on a W-2 basis. C2C or 1099 is not permitted for this position

We are partnering with a leading institution dedicated to advancing well-being and innovation, where every project contributes directly to a mission that impacts countless lives. We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled professional to join our client's team, someone who will be instrumental in bringing critical infrastructure projects to life. This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the physical landscape of a world-renowned environment, ensuring that state-of-the-art facilities are delivered with precision, quality, and strategic foresight. Your expertise will directly enable groundbreaking work, creating the spaces where future advancements unfold.

As a pivotal member of our client's team, you will be at the forefront of construction and architectural initiatives, driving projects from conceptualization through successful completion. You will orchestrate complex endeavors, ensuring seamless integration of critical systems and upholding the highest standards of quality and safety. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact, directly influencing the operational excellence and strategic growth of a vital institution. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage diverse stakeholders, and navigate the intricacies of project delivery, contributing directly to an environment that fosters discovery and service.

This role involves working in dynamic environments, which may include active laboratories or outdoor settings. You may be exposed to varying conditions such as extreme temperatures, high voltage, radiation / electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise (>

80 dB TWA), allergens / biohazards / chemicals / asbestos, heavy metals, or work on roofs >

10 ft. The ability to drive a vehicle day and night is required. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required, including dressing for clean rooms. The role may involve extended hours, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Physical requirements include frequently standing / walking, sitting, performing desk-based computer tasks, and lifting / carrying / pushing / pulling up to 10 pounds. Occasionally, you may use a telephone, write by hand, twist / bend / stoop / squat, and lift / carry / push / pull up to 20 pounds. Rarely, you may kneel, crawl, climb ladders, reach above shoulder, and lift / carry / pull up to 40 pounds or more. Auditory and visual acuity are required for safety and assessing finishes. The ability to climb scaffolding, ladders, and stairs is also necessary. Reasonable accommodation will be provided as required.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $50.00 to $59.35 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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