Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced commercial Construction Project Manager to lead projects from pre-construction through completion. This role requires strong leadership, financial oversight, and technical expertise to successfully manage projects up to $15M.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of projects, including pre-construction planning, scheduling, and execution
• Develop, review, and approve project budgets (labor, materials, subcontractors)
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor agreements and vendor relationships
• Oversee project financials to ensure profitability and positive cash flow
• Lead project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Prepare and maintain monthly cost reports and accurate financial projections
• Evaluate construction methods, timelines, and resource allocation
• Approve subcontractor and supplier invoices
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and enforce job site policies
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify future opportunities
• Coordinate CAD, fabrication, and field resources

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (Construction Management or related field preferred), or 10+ years of relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years managing construction projects up to $15M
• Experience in Mechanical Construction, MEP, Commercial, Mission Critical, or Data Center projects
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle, including estimating, RFIs, change orders, and project engineering
• Ability to perform project risk analysis (e.g., SWOT)

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of construction processes and project management principles
• Proven leadership and organizational skills in fast-paced environments
• Experience with scheduling, logistics, and procurement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Office Suite
• Familiarity with AutoBid, Primavera P6, and Bluebeam (preferred)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

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.

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.

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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.