Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Manager with a strong experience in commercial construction, particularly in interior renovations and fit-outs. This role supports a high-volume portfolio of projects for nationally recognized clients across various sectors, including retail, restaurant, corporate, and facilities. You will be part of a company that values a hands-on, entrepreneurial culture, where employees have direct exposure to decision-makers and opportunities to grow.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial interior renovation, fit-out, and facilities projects simultaneously from kickoff through closeout.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, and construction documents to support project execution.
• Build and maintain project schedules, monitor milestones, and proactively address delays or roadblocks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing updates and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track project costs, budgets, RFIs, change orders, procurement activities, and overall financial performance.
• Conduct project meetings with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to communicate schedules, expectations, and project status.
• Partner closely with Superintendents and field teams to ensure safe, high-quality execution of all work.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and resolve field issues, scheduling conflicts, and project challenges.
• Support estimating, pricing, budgeting, and value engineering efforts when required.
• Prepare project reports, meeting minutes, forecasting updates, and closeout documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with company safety standards, client requirements, and applicable building codes.
• Build long-term relationships with repeat clients, including major retail, restaurant, and commercial accounts.
• Utilize project management software and internal systems to maintain project documentation, schedules, and communication records.

Essential Skills

• 3-10+ years of Project Management experience in commercial construction.
• Experience in interior fit-outs, renovations, tenant improvements, refresh/remodel projects.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent commercial projects.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors.
• Proficiency in scheduling, budgeting, RFIs, and change orders.
• Strong client-facing communication skills.
• Experience reviewing plans and construction documents.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency with project management tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6.
• Degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• OSHA 30 certification is a plus.
• Experience in retail construction, restaurant construction, commercial renovations, facility improvement programs, and corporate interior build-outs.

Work Environment

The position involves a mix of office work (70%) and regional travel (30%), typically from Monday to Friday. You will have access to a company laptop, cell phone, and credit card, along with company vehicles for project-related travel. The company offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for career advancement and direct access to leadership

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waldorf, MD.

The pay range for this position is $28.84 - $43.27/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 fully onsite position in Waldorf,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.