Project Manager

Construction Project Manager / Estimator

Join a growing construction team managing commercial and industrial projects from estimating through project closeout. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the financial and operational sides of construction and wants ownership of projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare cost estimates
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids
• Prepare proposals, budgets, and scope summaries
• Manage projects through planning, execution, and closeout
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, schedules, and field teams
• Track project costs, budgets, and change orders
• Process RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Attend project meetings with clients, architects, and contractors
• Monitor project progress and resolve schedule or budget issues
• Support billing, invoicing, and project reporting
• Maintain organized project records and documentation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Management and/or Estimating experience
• Experience with commercial, industrial, municipal, or institutional construction projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building systems
• Experience with bidding, budgeting, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with construction management software preferred (BeamAI, Knowify, or similar)
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

Why Join?

• Manage projects from bid through completion
• Blend estimating, project management, and client-facing responsibilities
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, collaborative construction environment
• Work directly with clients, subcontractors, and leadership on impactful projects

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with occasional site visits (approximately 15%)
• Collaborative, project-driven environment with exposure to all phases of construction
• Opportunity to play a key role in both pre-construction and project execution activities

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $40.86/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 Scotia,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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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.