Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Manager

Job Description

The Construction Manager will be responsible for overseeing construction sites, subcontractors, and workers to ensure a high level of quality and safety. This role requires interfacing with Project Managers, Engineers, and Customers to successfully execute multiple projects. The Construction Manager will also serve as the onsite Safety Manager/Representative in addition to their other duties.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage multiple projects with multiple employees and/or subcontractors.
• Read construction prints, submittals, and other associated technical documentation, managing the implementation of designs with a focus on quality and safety.
• Create and review Requests for Information, Requests for Proposal, and Change Orders.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with specifications, approved manuals, and procedures.
• Document projects in accordance with contract documents and good engineering practices.
• Perform change order estimating and assist the Project Manager in change order negotiations.
• Coordinate and monitor schedule updates, invoices, and submittals.
• Assist in managing and reviewing the progress of construction schedules.
• Review weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including project costs and potential changes.
• Conduct client program meetings as needed.
• Monitor employee and subcontractor compliance with applicable safety and health requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections/audits to ensure implementation of safety, health, and environmental procedures and policies.
• Research and implement new site safety practices.
• Analyze accident reports and evaluate injury case studies.
• Prepare and conduct safety training sessions for employees and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of construction management experience in medical facilities.
• Proficiency in construction technology and project controls.
• Knowledge of risk assessment/management and administrative policies and procedures.
• Strong conflict management and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with time reporting systems.
• Familiarity with MS Office Schedule software and Primavera preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel is required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Hour Certification.
• First Aid/CPR Certified.
• Construction Quality Management for Contractors preferred.
• EM 385-1-1 Awareness Training preferred.
• Plumbing, HVAC, or Electrical License is a plus.
• HVAC, HVAC controls, Plumbing, or Electrical design-build construction projects preferred.
• Experience on Government installations/projects preferred but not required.

Work Environment

Candidates will travel to construction sites to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within safety guidelines. This position requires 100% travel, with candidates being home every 6-8 weeks, some long weekends, and holidays. Travel will be onsite to projects, and candidates do not need to be local to Huntsville. The candidate's cost of living on the site will be provided along with the GSA (ME&I) portion. If they are a traveler, their lot rent would be covered for 5th wheels. A truck will be provided for candidates to access sites.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, AL.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $58.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.