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Randstad USA

Project Manager

Hybrid

Palmdale, United states

$ 50 /hour

Freelance

16-01-2026

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Job Summary

We are searching for a Project Manager in the Palmdale, CA or Los Angeles, CA area to work for a growing start up company. This is a long term contract position that is expected to lead to a direct-hire role. Candidates should have experience managing engineering design and construction projects for industrial equpment installation and commissioning or industrial CapEx projects from design to operation. Experience with water treatment facilties and processing equipment is preferred.

This role will mostly be remote, but candidates must be able to be on-site in Palmdale, CA once the project launches so it is preferred that candidates live within 100 miles.

location: Palmdale, California

job type: Contract

salary: $40 - 50 per hour

work hours: 8am to 4pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of first-of-kind industrial projects involving water treatment equipment.
Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, budget, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
Review engineering drawings (process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, single line drawings, mechanical/civil plans etc).
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest of quality standards.
Maintain accurate project documentation including plans, schedules, progress reports, and meeting minutes to ensure transparency and accountability.
You will wear many hats, be self-motivated to drive projects forward and comfortable moving through uncertainty.

Qualifications

Experience level: Experienced
Minimum 4 years of experience
Education: Bachelors

Skills

Project Management
Water Treatment Processes
Industrial Equipment
Installation
Commissioning
Review Engineering Drawings

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

About the Company

Randstad North America, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Randstad N.V., the world's largest HR services provider. Driven to become the world's most valued 'working life partner', supporting as many people as possible in realizing their true potential throughout their working life, we provide companies with the high quality, diverse, and agile workforces they need while helping people get rewarding jobs and stay relevant in the ever-changing world of work. In 2021, Randstad had on average 39,530 corporate employees and ge... Know more