Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction ManagerJob Description The Construction Manager oversees new builds, renovations, and expansions of large-scale fulfillment centers across the United States, with a primary focus on preconstruction management for retrofit, expansion, and industrial building initiatives. This role manages all aspects of design, scheduling, and budgeting, ensuring coordination among internal and external stakeholders and mitigating risk to deliver projects on time and within scope. The Construction Manager sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors progress, and prepares clear status reports for leadership while ensuring compliance with design criteria, spending policies, and organizational standards. The position requires a bachelors degree and at least 7 years of experience in construction or a related field, along with strong judgment, creativity, and the ability to lead and direct the work of others on complex commercial and industrial projects. Responsibilities + Manage preconstruction activities for retrofit, expansion, and initiative-based industrial building projects and programs. + Oversee all aspects of project design, schedule, and budgeting to ensure alignment with program goals and on-time delivery. + Set project deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress, adjusting plans as needed to keep projects on track. + Ensure compliance with design criteria, spending policies, transaction policies, and internal standards throughout the project lifecycle. + Influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners, to drive alignment and resolve issues. + Prepare and deliver clear, concise status reports and updates for upper management on project and program performance. + Obtain and document all project specifics from site selection and transaction management, including researching and compiling all available site information. + Coordinate all engineering and architectural specifications for each building type, including internal composite coordination and site-specific details such as site surveys, existing drawings, and site visits. + Manage coordination related to transportation, traffic control, internal requirements, and specific line-of-business standards for each project. + Coordinate initial architectural design efforts and oversee permit submittals as required by jurisdiction and project scope. + Develop and provide supporting documentation for lease execution, including site plans, work letters, schedules, and phasing plans. + Create initial construction schedules and phasing sequences, particularly for projects requiring staged or phased construction. + Develop construction cost estimates to support capital requests and other planning efforts. + Manage due diligence activities, including utility coordination and other preconstruction requirements prior to construction handoff. + Provide complete and accurate documentation for construction handoff and ensure all materials are uploaded to Procore. + Compile and maintain all construction handoff documentation, including contact lists, drawings, permit status, lease language and exhibits, capital request breakdowns, landlord contributions, reimbursements, and other preconstruction work products. + Maintain a centralized repository for all preconstruction work products by site, ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and up to date. + Lead and direct the work of others, providing guidance and oversight to ensure project objectives are met. + Apply extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish project goals, using creativity and latitude to solve complex problems. + Manage multiple concurrent projects and programs, prioritizing tasks and resources effectively to meet deadlines and quality standards. Essential Skills + Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a comparable field. + At least 7 years of experience in construction or a related field. + Experience managing commercial or industrial construction projects, including retrofits and new builds. + Experience delivering projects with a minimum size of 150,000 square feet and a budget of at least $20 million. + Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk mitigation. + Experience in at least two disciplines within the construction industry, such as general contracting, owners representation, commercial development, engineering and design, or similar. + Experience in facilities management or similar roles, including planning, design review, implementation, and project management/control of new structures and existing buildings. + Program management experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects. + Proficiency with preconstruction processes, including design coordination, permitting, and cost estimating. + Experience with RFIs and site reviews to support design and construction coordination. + Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate project requirements effectively to various audiences. + Experience using Procore or similar construction management software for documentation and project tracking. + Eligibility to work on projects subject to export control requirements. + Ability to lead and direct the work of others on complex construction projects. + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a high degree of judgment and autonomy. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Project Management accreditation such as PMP® or a similar certification. + Experience working in highly innovative, large-scale, or technology-driven environments. + Demonstrated success in coordinating engineering and architectural specifications across multiple stakeholders. + Ability to develop lease support documentation, including site plans, work letters, schedules, and phasing plans. + Experience creating detailed construction estimates to support capital requests and planning efforts. + Familiarity with transportation and traffic control considerations for large industrial or fulfillment sites. + Comfort working with internal standards and specific line-of-business requirements. + Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and presenting project status to leadership. + Ability to manage documentation repositories and maintain organized records for multiple sites. + Willingness to travel regularly for project site visits. + Enhanced benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with various contribution options, life insurance for employees and dependents, short- and long-term disability, a health savings account, transportation benefits, and an employee assistance program, subject to eligibility and plan terms. + Paid time off including PTO and holidays, subject to applicable policies and eligibility requirements. Work Environment This role operates primarily in a remote work environment, providing flexibility and autonomy while supporting large-scale fulfillment center projects across the United States. The Construction Manager conducts approximately two project site visits per month, each typically lasting 23 days, with travel expenses reimbursed in accordance with company policy. The work involves frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams, design and engineering partners, and external stakeholders, supported by tools such as Procore and other project management platforms. The position sits within a project management practice that emphasizes employee engagement, professional development, and strong partnership, offering exposure to a highly innovative environment where teams lead large-scale programs for a global technology-focused organization. Work hours may align with standard business schedules while accommodating project deadlines, site activities, and coordination across multiple locations, providing a dynamic and fast-paced setting for experienced construction professionals. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Oklahoma City, OK. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/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) Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Oklahoma City, OK. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. 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. 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