Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Construction Owners Representative Project Manager

• The Construction Owners Representative Project Manager serves as the owners primary advocate throughout the planning, design, and construction process. This role is responsible for managing project scope, schedule, budget, and overall project execution while coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. The PM monitors project performance, mitigates risks, leads meetings, reviews contracts and change orders, and ensures compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Strong leadership, communication, and construction management experience are essential, with the ability to oversee multiple projects and drive results on behalf of the owner.

• Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification or equivalent safety credentials.
• Experience with lean construction methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam.
• Background in warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, or logistics facility construction.
• Experience managing design-build or fast-track industrial projects.
• Familiarity with engineering document control processes and systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a contract-to-hire arrangement and adapt quickly to client processes and expectations.

Work Environment

This role is based hybrid- remote flexibility with being onsite in Portsmouth, NH, in a facility environment that includes mechanical systems, infrastructure upgrades, and industrial operations. The standard work shift runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with coordination across manufacturing, facilities, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams. Work involves regular interaction with contractors and cross-functional stakeholders, as well as time spent reviewing drawings and documentation and overseeing activity in operational facility areas. The environment emphasizes safety, compliance, and collaboration, with use of project management and construction-related software tools to plan and track work. Interviews may include a virtual first round and a possible in-person second round. A standard Background check process applies in line with facility requirements.

This is a Contract position based out of Warrenville, IL.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $63.00/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 position based out of Warrenville, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Warrenville,IL.

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.

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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.