Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager remote with 20% travel

Job Description

The Construction Manager leads the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple concurrent retrofit, renovation, expansion, and tenant improvement projects across a U.S. fulfillment and industrial facilities network. This role owns the full project lifecycle from preconstruction through construction, commissioning, and operational handoff, typically managing 5-10 active projects at any given time. The Construction Manager partners closely with architects, engineers, design consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with established standards for industrial and fulfillment center environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects through the complete lifecycle, including planning, design coordination, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations.
• Manage approximately 5-10 concurrent retrofit, renovation, tenant improvement, and expansion projects within active industrial and fulfillment facilities.
• Drive preconstruction efforts, including budgeting, estimating, design reviews, constructability reviews, scheduling, and risk management.
• Coordinate closely with architects, engineers, design consultants, contractors, and internal business stakeholders to align scope, schedule, and project objectives.
• Oversee field construction execution, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Negotiate and manage construction, procurement, and labor contracts, including contract review, RFIs, and vendor engagement.
• Monitor and control project budgets and schedules, providing accurate financial updates, forecasts, and progress reports.
• Identify project risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain delivery commitments in fast-paced operational environments.
• Support fulfillment centers, distribution facilities, warehouses, manufacturing environments, and large commercial facilities within assigned regions.
• Prepare and deliver clear, executive-level communication and reporting on project status, issues, and milestones.
• Balance multiple projects in varying stages of design and construction while maintaining stakeholder expectations and operational continuity.
• Ensure construction activities within occupied and operational facilities minimize disruption and comply with operational constraints.
• Leverage construction scheduling and project management tools to plan, track, and optimize project delivery.
• Travel to project sites as needed to oversee work, conduct site walks, and support on-site coordination with project teams.

Essential Skills

• Proven end-to-end construction and preconstruction management experience from concept and design through construction, commissioning, and operational handoff.
• Demonstrated experience managing 5-10 concurrent industrial or commercial retrofit, renovation, or tenant improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of both preconstruction planning and field execution in fast-paced operational environments.
• Experience managing commercial and/or industrial construction projects, including fulfillment centers, distribution centers, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, or large commercial facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• Professional experience as a Construction Manager, Project Construction Manager (PCM), or Pre-Construction Manager.
• Experience overseeing project budgets, schedules, procurement, and contractor management.
• Proven ability to coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, design teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
• Experience with procurement, contract negotiation, and contract review.
• Ability to identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining delivery commitments.
• Ability to travel regionally as needed, typically around 20%.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting fulfillment centers, warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, or large commercial facilities.
• Background in large-scale retrofit, renovation, tenant improvement, and expansion projects.
• Experience delivering projects in occupied and operational facilities with minimal disruption.
• Experience simultaneously managing multiple projects in varying stages of design and construction.
• Familiarity with logistics, industrial engineering, or supply chain environments.
• Experience with AutoCAD for reviewing and coordinating design documents.
• Familiarity with BIM platforms for design coordination and clash detection.
• Experience using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar construction scheduling software.
• Proficiency in construction scheduling, cost estimating, and budget management tools.
• Experience with RFIs, stakeholder management, and structured project communication processes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where projects move quickly from preconstruction into execution, typically following a 4-month preconstruction phase and a 6-8 week construction cycle.
• Interest in owning projects from initial concept through final delivery with significant autonomy and visibility.

Work Environment

This role operates in a fully remote capacity with approximately 20% regional travel to project sites. Candidates may be based in several U.S. regions, including Kentucky, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Texas, Illinois, the broader Midwest, or the Northeast. The Construction Manager supports fulfillment centers, distribution facilities, warehouses, manufacturing environments, and other industrial or large commercial facilities, often within active and occupied operations. Projects typically follow a structured cadence, with around 3-4 months of preconstruction work followed by 6-8 weeks of on-site construction. The work environment is fast paced, with multiple projects running concurrently and moving quickly from planning into execution. Travel is generally flexible and can be planned to align with project milestones and personal scheduling needs. Enhanced benefits include paid time off, holidays, sick time in accordance with state laws, and additional leave options, supporting a balanced and sustainable work experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $68.00/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 Aug 7, 2026.

About Actalent

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