Construction Manager

Actalent

Seattle, WA(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65–$70 Per Hour
SKILLS
Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budgeting, Calendar Management, Candidate Screening, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Estimates, Construction Management, Construction Schedule, Contract Review, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Design Services, Documentation, Due Diligence, Facilities Management, Industrial Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Program Planning, Project Control, Project Design, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Reimbursement, Retrofit, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Team Lead/Manager, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Willing to Travel, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Construction Manager - Fulfillment Center New Builds, Retrofits, and Expansions Job Description This Construction Manager role oversees large-scale new builds, renovations, and expansions of fulfillment centers across the United States. The position focuses on preconstruction management for retrofit, expansion, and industrial building initiatives, ensuring projects meet design criteria, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. The Construction Manager collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders, leads cross-functional coordination, mitigates risk, and prepares clear status reporting for leadership, while guiding teams through complex commercial and industrial construction programs. Responsibilities + Manage preconstruction activities for retrofit, expansion, and new industrial building projects and programs, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. + Obtain and document all project specifics from site selection and transaction management teams, and research and compile all available site information. + Coordinate all engineering and architectural specifications for each building type, including internal composite coordination, site surveys, existing drawings, and site visits. + Oversee site-specific requirements such as transportation and traffic control, internal building requirements and standards, and line-of-business (LOB) specifications. + Coordinate initial architectural design efforts and manage permit submittals as required to support timely project approvals. + Develop and provide supporting documents for lease execution, including site plans, work letters, schedules, phasing plans, and related materials. + Create initial construction schedules and define construction sequencing and phasing strategies to support on-time delivery. + Prepare construction cost estimates for capital requests and other planning efforts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with budget targets. + Manage due diligence activities, including utility coordination and other preconstruction tasks, to ensure a smooth transition to the construction phase. + Provide complete and accurate documentation for construction handoff, including contacts, drawings, permit status, lease language and exhibits, capital request breakdowns, landlord contributions or reimbursements, and other preconstruction work products. + Upload and maintain all construction handoff documentation and preconstruction deliverables in Procore, ensuring organized and accessible records. + Maintain a comprehensive repository of all preconstruction work products by site for future reference and auditability. + Set project deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress for projects and programs, adjusting plans as needed to stay on track. + Ensure compliance with design criteria, spending guidelines, and transaction policies across all assigned projects. + Influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including design, engineering, operations, and external partners, to drive alignment and resolve issues. + Prepare and deliver regular reports and updates for upper management on project and program status, risks, and mitigation plans. + Lead and direct the work of others, providing guidance, oversight, and support to project teams and partners. + Apply extensive construction and design experience and sound judgment to plan, problem-solve, and accomplish project goals while managing risk. + Perform a variety of project-related tasks as needed, demonstrating creativity, adaptability, and a high degree of autonomy. Essential Skills + Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a comparable field. + At least 7 years of experience in construction management, project management, or a closely related field. + Proven experience managing commercial or industrial construction projects, including retrofits and/or new builds. + Experience delivering projects with a minimum project size of approximately 150,000 square feet and budgets of around $20 million. + Strong construction management and project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management. + Hands-on experience with site development and project coordination across multiple stakeholders and disciplines. + Ability to communicate project requirements clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders. + Experience in at least two disciplines within the construction industry, such as General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design, or similar. + Experience in facilities management or similar roles, including planning, design review, implementation, and project control for new structures and existing buildings. + Demonstrated ability to manage programs consisting of multiple concurrent projects. + Proficiency in stakeholder management and contract review. + Experience working with RFIs and related construction documentation processes. + Eligibility to work on projects subject to export control requirements. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Project Management accreditation such as PMP® or a similar credential. + Familiarity with a wide range of design and construction concepts, practices, and procedures for industrial and commercial facilities. + Experience preparing capital request estimates and supporting documentation for lease execution, including site plans and phasing plans. + Comfort using construction management platforms such as Procore for documentation and handoff processes. + Ability to lead and direct cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability. + Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and creativity in complex project environments. + Proven success influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving consensus in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment. + Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting, documentation, and presentations to leadership. + Organizational skills to maintain detailed repositories of preconstruction work products across multiple sites. Work Environment This role operates primarily in a remote work environment, with regular travel to project sites. The Construction Manager typically conducts two site visits per month, each lasting approximately two to three days. Project locations are primarily throughout Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada, and travel expenses are reimbursed. Work involves frequent collaboration with internal teams and external partners and requires comfort working across time zones and in a highly innovative, large-scale program environment. The position is supported by a project management practice that emphasizes employee engagement, professional development, and strong partnership. Eligible employees may access a comprehensive benefits package that can include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and other contribution options; life insurance for employees and dependents; short- and long-term disability coverage; a Health Savings Account (HSA); transportation benefits; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Eligibility and specific benefits depend on job classification, length of employment, and applicable plan terms. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/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 remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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 for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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