Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

This role manages all aspects of project execution from receipt of order through completion. The Project Manager works closely with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract specifications, while consistently exceeding customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Track and report weekly on project performance, including percent complete, budget burn, earned value, schedule slippage, project effort, and duration to complete, along with other key project metrics.

• Present and explain project status during weekly coordination meetings with other departments.

• Coordinate with Safety, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams based on project requirements, timelines, and budget.

• Collaborate with external contractors when needed in addition to internal resources.

• Determine project resource requirements, including staffing, software, hardware, and facilities, based on project specifications.

• Act as the primary day-to-day point of contact for the customer throughout the project lifecycle.

• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and strengthen customer relationships.

• Manage customer expectations and communicate effectively to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.

• Manage the project budget, including understanding basic revenue models, profit and loss, and cost-to-completion projections, and make decisions accordingly.

• Analyze and accurately forecast project revenue, profitability, and utilization.

• Ensure all project legal and required documents are completed, executed, and properly maintained.

• Manage the commercial and technical aspects of project contracts and customer specifications.

• Protect confidential and proprietary project information.

• Establish and maintain a clear, usable, and well-communicated schedule for all phases of the project.

• Explain the implications of changes to project scope and objectives to both the customer and the project team.

• Create or participate in the creation of project documentation and manage it throughout the project lifecycle.

• Perform site and customer visits as required, often accompanied by a Construction Manager, Engineering staff, or a Project Manager.

• Manage scope changes through customer change orders, internal change orders, phased delivery, or other methods to ensure projects meet timeline, scope, budget, and strategic expectations.

• Obtain formal sign-off on all project deliverables from the appropriate stakeholders.

• Ensure each project meets internal and customer expectations for safety, quality, budget, and delivery.

• Identify, track, manage, and mitigate project risks, escalating issues when necessary to minimize impact on quality, budget, and schedule.

• Develop contingency plans and implement revised project schedules, scopes, or budgets when project control is at risk.

• Create customized project reports for management review when needed.

• Work directly with customers to secure sign-off on deliverables and project documentation.

• Use sound judgment in all project communications and ensure key stakeholders, including customers and internal leadership, receive timely updates.

• Communicate progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones, and other key project metrics to customers and management.

Essential Skills

• Zero to five years of experience in project management or a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.

• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse stakeholders.

• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and documentation.

• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office.

• Experience using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera Project Management for scheduling and project planning.

• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• Ability to manage project budgets and understand basic revenue models, profit and loss, and cost-to-completion projections.

• Ability to maximize project profitability while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships that support repeat and future work.

• Project management experience within construction or construction management environments.

• Experience coordinating across Safety, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction functions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related technical field.

• Experience with technical or engineering product applications.

• Experience working with contract and commercial terms in a project environment.

• Experience managing construction projects or working in construction management.

• Familiarity with earned value management and other project performance metrics.

• Experience collaborating with external contractors as part of project delivery.

• Ability to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and reporting.

• Experience acting as a single point of contact for customers on complex projects.

• Experience with project risk identification, tracking, and mitigation.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, office-based role with core hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is located in a modern, newly built office environment, designed to provide a comfortable and professional workspace. The role involves regular interaction with cross-functional teams and may include occasional site or customer visits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Edwardsville, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

ESOP and profit sharing benefits.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Edwardsville,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 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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