Senior Construction Project Manager

Job Description

This individual will act as an owner"s representative, managing projects from early planning and preconstruction through construction and closeout. The ideal candidate will coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives related to budget, schedule, quality, and risk management are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital construction projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between owners, design teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans to maintain project objectives.
• Monitor project performance and provide executive-level reporting to clients and leadership.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, and consultants during project planning and design.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructability feedback.
• Review drawings, specifications, project estimates, and schedules.
• Assist clients with procurement strategies and contractor selection.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and project approvals.
• Oversee construction progress and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Review contractor schedules, pay applications, change orders, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate project meetings and maintain communication among all parties.
• Resolve project issues related to design, schedule, cost, and construction execution.
• Conduct site visits and monitor project quality and safety performance.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to Project Managers and Project Engineers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor"s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience in commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, aviation, public infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience working in an owner"s representative, construction manager, program manager, or design-build environment.
• Strong understanding of both preconstruction and construction management processes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, utilities, civil drawings, and CSI/MasterFormat documentation.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and change management.

Work Environment

The position requires in-office work with regular client and site visits, approximately two per week, spanning from Louisville to Columbus.

Recruiter: Eisen Hardy - "ehardy@actalentservices.com"

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Blue Ash, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Blue Ash,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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.

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.

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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.