Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager

Job Description

This role leads complex construction projects in commercial, clean room, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, healthcare, and manufacturing environments. You will manage projects from purchase order through closeout, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The position requires a hands-on project leader who excels in scheduling, financial oversight, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams on high-end, technically demanding projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of construction projects from initiation to completion, taking full ownership from purchase order through final delivery.

• Develop, manage, and track detailed project budgets, including financial monitoring, cost control, and final financial settlement of projects.

• Create, maintain, and update comprehensive project schedules with a strong emphasis on sequencing and critical path to meet milestones and deadlines.

• Coordinate and lead project planning and work coordination so that all activities are executed according to project specifications, quality criteria, and client expectations.

• Provide operational management and direction to the project team, including field staff and subcontractors, to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and to standard.

• Supervise and support executive and field staff, including conducting toolbox or similar safety and coordination meetings to ensure teams are qualified and well informed.

• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the construction process, providing updates, managing expectations, and addressing questions or concerns.

• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure technical requirements and design intent are met.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, building codes, company policies, and quality standards on every project.

• Conduct regular site inspections to verify adherence to project specifications, drawings, safety protocols, and quality requirements.

• Prepare, manage, and process change orders, RFIs, submittals, and take-offs, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution.

• Monitor project progress against schedule and budget, identifying issues early and implementing corrective actions to keep projects on track.

• Implement and oversee risk management strategies to identify, mitigate, and manage potential project risks and issues.

• Manage procurement of materials and equipment, including planning, ordering, and tracking to ensure timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.

• Lead and facilitate project meetings with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment on goals and progress.

• Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders, summarizing schedule, cost, risk, and key issues.

• Coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to meet competing deadlines.

• Ensure the entire implementation process, from work preparation handover through construction and final delivery, runs smoothly and efficiently.

• Promote and maintain a collaborative, positive, and safety-focused work environment that supports training, development, and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction project management with a focus on commercial, clean room, pharmaceutical, or semiconductor projects.

• 7-10+ years of experience working on high-end clean room, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor projects is strongly preferred.

• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects, typically ranging from approximately $500K to $20M, with a core focus in the $3M-$5M range.

• Demonstrated ability to take projects from purchase order through completion, including planning, execution, and closeout.

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, building codes, and industry regulations.

• Experience managing ground-up construction, office fit-outs, and renovation projects.

• Significant experience with scheduling, including developing and maintaining detailed construction schedules.

• Hands-on experience with change orders, RFIs, submittals, and quantity take-offs.

• Proficiency with MS Project for project scheduling and planning.

• Proficiency with Procore for construction project management and documentation.

• Proficiency with Sage for project accounting and cost tracking.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide operational management to project and field teams.

• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, and internal teams.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Knowledge of sustainable construction practices; familiarity with LEED or similar sustainability standards is a plus.

• PMP or similar project management certification is preferred.

• Experience working on healthcare, manufacturing, clean room, and biopharma projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with general contractors and complex, multi-stakeholder construction environments.

• Experience in construction project management for clean room and high-tech manufacturing facilities.

• Familiarity with semiconductor and pharmaceutical facility requirements and standards.

• Experience with Bluebeam or similar tools for reviewing and marking up drawings and documents.

• Experience with estimation and quantity take-offs to support budgeting and procurement.

• Strong understanding of safety practices and the ability to lead safety-focused meetings and initiatives.

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential is highly valued.

• Knowledge of LEED or other green building certifications and sustainable construction practices.

• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.

• Ability to foster a collaborative, supportive, and training-oriented team culture.

Work Environment

• This role is primarily onsite and field-based, with workdays typically running from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Projects are located across Connecticut, including Fairfield, Hartford, and New Haven counties, with an additional site in Poughkeepsie, New York.

• Work time is split between the company's headquarters in Brookfield and active job sites, requiring regular travel within this region.

• You will work on a diverse portfolio of projects, including clean rooms, healthcare facilities, manufacturing spaces, commercial buildings, ground-up construction, office fit-outs, and renovations, with approximately 75% of the workload focused on clean room projects.

• The environment is fast-paced and highly technical, involving coordination with multidisciplinary teams and use of tools such as MS Project, Procore, Sage, and Bluebeam.

• The company offers a supportive and inclusive culture with a strong emphasis on safety, training, and professional development, a long-term backlog of work, and clear opportunities for growth as the organization continues to expand.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poughkeepsie, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $160000.00/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 onsite position in Poughkeepsie,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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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