Project Manager

Job Title: Project ManagerJob Description

The Project Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects to ensure they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role collaborates closely with clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and internal teams, managing all phases of the project lifecycle from inception through completion while driving effective communication, risk mitigation, and successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from inception through completion, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules, budgets, and forecasts throughout the life of each project.

• Coordinate regularly with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain clear communication and resolve issues promptly.

• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and submittals to ensure accurate execution in the field.

• Track project costs, change orders, requests for information (RFIs), and procurement activities to maintain financial and contractual control.

• Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders and provide regular status updates on progress, risks, and key decisions.

• Ensure all projects comply with applicable safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.

• Monitor subcontractor performance, address project-related challenges, and ensure timely completion of assigned work.

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including reports, meeting minutes, and closeout packages.

• Assist with estimating, budgeting, and value engineering efforts as needed to support project planning and cost optimization.

• Proactively identify project risks and implement solutions to minimize delays, cost overruns, and quality issues.

• Collaborate effectively with field personnel and office staff, supporting teamwork while working independently when required.

• Support the management of commercial construction projects, including retail, restaurant, corporate office, manufacturing, renovation, and facilities maintenance work.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of construction project management experience.

• Experience managing commercial, healthcare, education, retail, or institutional construction projects (preferred).

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (preferred).

• Strong understanding of construction methods, contracts, scheduling, and cost control.

• Proficiency with project management and construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office Suite (a plus).

• Demonstrated project management skills, including coordination, change order management, and cost tracking.

• Experience with commercial construction, estimation, and retail projects.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to direct project teams and subcontractors.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• OSHA 30 certification (preferred).

• Valid SST (Site Safety Training) card (required).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to resolving project challenges.

• Ability to build and maintain positive client relationships and represent the company professionally.

• Detail-oriented mindset with excellent time-management skills.

• Skill in collaborating with both field personnel and office staff while working independently and contributing to team success.

• Comfort working with modern construction management tools, BIM, and virtual facility modeling technologies.

• Interest in career growth and learning across all phases of construction management, including budgeting, scheduling, client relations, and project execution.

Work Environment

This role operates in a mixed office and field environment, with approximately 70% of time spent in the office and 30% in the field at project sites. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employees work within a collaborative culture that emphasizes supportive coworkers and approachable leadership, with an ownership mindset fostered by an employee-owned structure (ESOP). The organization is established and growing, with a long history and a diverse portfolio of restaurant, retail, corporate office, manufacturing, renovation, and facilities maintenance projects across multiple markets. Team members use modern construction management tools, BIM, and virtual facility modeling technology, gaining exposure to a wide range of project types and all phases of construction management.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Hyde Park, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $52.88/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 New Hyde Park,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.

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