Construction Manager

Job Title: Foreman In Training / Foreman / Asst Superintendent

Job Description

This on-site Construction Manager role oversees day-to-day field operations for large-scale commercial and industrial projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and concrete restoration. The position offers the opportunity to lead a site team, manage complex construction activities, and contribute to a growing firm with a substantial backlog of work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site construction activities for large-scale commercial and industrial projects.
• Manage and enforce safety practices on site to protect all workers and visitors.
• Plan and execute concrete work, including concrete repair and concrete restoration tasks.
• Coordinate and supervise a field team of up to 10 workers, ensuring productivity and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain 2-week look-ahead schedules to plan upcoming work and resources.
• Prepare and review job safety analyses (JSAs) for ongoing and upcoming tasks.
• Ensure accurate creation and maintenance of as-built documentation for completed work.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction documents to guide field execution.
• Support the management of change orders by identifying scope changes and communicating impacts to project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to resolve field issues and keep work progressing on schedule.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience managing on-site construction activities for large-scale commercial and industrial projects.
• Hands-on experience with concrete work, including concrete repair and concrete restoration.
• Strong ability to manage and lead a team of up to 10 field staff.
• Ability to develop and maintain 2-week look-ahead schedules.
• Experience preparing and implementing job safety analyses (JSAs).
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining as-built documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
• Familiarity with managing or supporting change orders in a construction environment.
• Strong focus on jobsite safety and compliance with safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with large-scale commercial and industrial clients.
• Background in concrete restoration projects involving complex site conditions.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with field teams and project stakeholders.
• Organizational skills to manage documentation, schedules, and site records.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site role based at active construction projects, primarily large-scale commercial and industrial sites. The Construction Manager works in a field environment that involves regular exposure to outdoor conditions, construction equipment, and active work areas. The position requires regular presence on the jobsite to supervise crews, monitor safety, and oversee concrete and other construction activities. The work schedule typically follows standard construction hours, with flexibility required to meet project needs and milestones. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing organization with a strong backlog of work, providing long-term project continuity and a dynamic, fast-paced environmen

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

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.

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