Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager – Fulfillment Center New Builds, Retrofits, and Expansions

Job Description

The Construction Manager oversees new builds, renovations, and expansions of large-scale fulfillment centers across the United States, with a primary focus on industrial projects. This role leads preconstruction and construction activities for retrofit, expansion, and initiative-based industrial building programs, ensuring designs meet requirements, projects stay on schedule and within budget, and risks are proactively mitigated. The Construction Manager collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders, prepares clear and timely project reports, and drives on-time, high-quality delivery of commercial and industrial facilities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a comparable field.

• At least 7 years of experience in construction management or a closely related field.

• Proven project management experience with retrofits and/or new builds for commercial or industrial construction.

• Experience managing projects with a minimum size of 150,000 square feet and approximately $20 million in budget.

• Experience in at least two disciplines within the construction industry, such as general contracting, owner’s representation, commercial development, engineering and design, or similar roles.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate project requirements clearly and effectively to various technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience in facilities management or similar roles, including planning, design review, implementation, and project control for new structures and existing buildings.

• Program management experience overseeing concurrent projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders.

• Strong construction management and project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.

• Hands-on experience with site development and project coordination for industrial or commercial facilities.

• Proficiency with stakeholder management, RFIs, and contract review processes.

• Familiarity with a wide range of design and construction concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Ability to lead and direct the work of others, using sound judgment and a high degree of creativity and latitude.

• Eligibility for export control requirements, as all candidates must be export control eligible.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction management for retrofit, expansion, and new industrial building projects, including planning, design coordination, budgeting, and scheduling.

• Obtain and document all project specifics from site selection and transaction management teams, and research and compile all available information for each site.

• Coordinate all engineering and architectural specifications for each building type, including internal composite coordination, site surveys, existing drawings, and site visits.

• Ensure alignment with transportation and traffic control requirements, internal building requirements and standards, and line-of-business (LOB) requirements.

• Coordinate initial architectural design efforts and manage permit submittals as required for each project.

• Develop and provide supporting documents for lease execution, such as site plans, work letters, schedules, and phasing plans.

• Create initial construction schedules and define construction phasing sequences when necessary to support complex or occupied-site work.

• Prepare construction estimates for capital requests and other planning efforts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project scope and business objectives.

• Manage due diligence activities, including utility coordination and other preconstruction requirements, to ensure a smooth transition into active construction.

• Provide complete, accurate, and organized documentation for construction handoff, including contacts, drawings, permit status, lease language and exhibits, capital request breakdowns, and any landlord contributions or reimbursements, and upload all materials to Procore.

• Maintain a structured repository of all preconstruction work products by site to support traceability, knowledge sharing, and future project reference.

• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor project and program progress, summarizing status and key risks for stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with design criteria, spending guidelines, and transaction policies, and influence cross-functional stakeholders to adhere to these standards.

• Prepare and present clear, concise status reports and updates for upper management and key stakeholders.

• Lead and direct the work of others, including internal teams and external partners, using sound judgment, extensive experience, and creativity to accomplish project goals.

• Apply a wide range of design and construction concepts, practices, and procedures to solve complex problems and drive continuous improvement across projects.

• Manage multiple projects or programs concurrently, maintaining oversight of scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

• Engage in proactive stakeholder management, including responding to and managing RFIs and contract reviews as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Project Management accreditation such as PMP® or a similar certification.

• Experience working as an owner’s representative or in commercial development environments.

• Proficiency in engineering and design coordination for industrial or large commercial projects.

• Proficiency using construction management platforms such as Procore for documentation and handoff processes.

• Proven ability to develop detailed construction estimates for capital requests and planning efforts.

• Strong skills in preparing and interpreting site plans, work letters, schedules, and phasing plans.

• Experience coordinating architectural design and managing permit submittals with local authorities.

• Ability to manage due diligence and utility coordination prior to construction handoff.

• Track record of success in environments that emphasize innovation, operational excellence, and customer-focused outcomes.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and presenting project status to upper management.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners across multiple locations.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in a remote work environment, providing flexibility while maintaining close connection to project teams and stakeholders. The Construction Manager conducts regular site visits, typically traveling to project locations approximately twice per month for 2–3 days at a time. The work involves collaboration with highly innovative teams running large-scale programs for a globally recognized technology-focused organization that values customer obsession and operational excellence. Employees in the project management practice are supported with strong engagement and professional development opportunities, as well as a culture that emphasizes partnership and high performance. Eligible employees may access a comprehensive benefits package that can include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and other contribution options; life insurance for employees and dependents; short- and long-term disability coverage; a Health Savings Account (HSA); transportation benefits; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Eligibility requirements and specific benefits may vary based on job classification and length of employment, and benefits are governed by applicable plan terms.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/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 Jun 29, 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.

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