Construction Project Manager

·      Travel Rotation: 10 Days On / 4 Days Off

·      Salary: 110,000-150,000

·      Travel: Primarily Regional Midwest

·      Per Diem: Provided for Meals

·      Travel Expenses: Covered

Why You’ll Want This Role

Step into a exciting role, field-based Project Manager position where your expertise will directly influence the success off large-scale Agricultural and Industrial construction projects. Unlike traditional office-based roles, this opportunity is tailored for professionals who thrive in hands-on environments and understand how projects are executed on the ground—not just tracked from a distance. As the client-facing leader, you’ll be entrusted with end-to-end project execution, performance monitoring, and delivery across diverse civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes. Your leadership and expertise will drive meaningful impact every day.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you’ll take full ownership of both field operations and client communications, delivering results across

multiple disciplines. The projects focus on delivering innovative, tailored solutions for the planning, design, construction, and outfitting of animal and livestock production facilities. Your main responsibilities will include:

·     Leading on-site execution of Ag and Industrial construction projects. Specifically focused are

·      Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, conducting meetings, providing progress updates, and managing expectations

·      Owning project KPIs—schedule, cost, productivity, safety, and quality

·      Managing grading and earthwork, including cut/fill operations and underground utility coordination

·      Overseeing large-scale concrete formwork and pours, including 10-foot elements supporting major steel columns

·      Coordinating structural steel erection with foundations and downstream trades

·      Managing and sequencing installation of advanced systems: automated feedlines, water lines, heavy electrical, ductwork, and airflow systems

·      Leading subcontractor coordination, field execution meetings, and look-ahead planning

·      Identifying risks early and proactively resolving issues

·      Ensuring strict compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards

Construction Systems & Tools You’ll Use

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a strong working

knowledge of construction and project management software, including:

·    Project scheduling and tracking tools (such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar)

·      Estimating and cost tracking systems

·      Daily reporting, progress tracking, and KPI dashboards

You’ll be adept at translating field progress into clear, executive-level reporting, using data-driven insights to guide decision-making.

What You Bring to the Table

Required:

·  8-10 years of experience as a Project Manager in Agricultural, Industrial, or heavy construction environments

·      Strong, hands-on expertise in grading, earthwork, concrete formwork, foundations, and structural steel coordination

·      Deep understanding of underground utilities, water lines, heavy electrical systems, and ductwork/airflow systems

·      Proven ability to lead client-facing meetings and manage KPIs

·      Demonstrated success leading complex projects independently in active field environments

·      Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Preferred:

·  Experience with Ag/Industrial and Livestock

Facilities

·  Owner’s representative or design-build project

backgrounds

·  Strong estimating and forecasting capabilities

Travel & Compensation Highlights

·      10 days on / 4 days off rotation for optimal

work-life balance

·      Primarily regional travel mostly in the Midwest NE, SD, IL ,OH, OK, TXn

·      Per diem provided and all travel expenses paid

·      Engage in long-term, high-impact Agricultural and Industrial projects

Who Thrives in This Role

·      Seasoned Project Managers who excel in hands-on

field execution

·      Confident leaders who can effectively manage

owners, engineers, and contractors

·      Professionals who anticipate challenges, drive

accountability, and consistently deliver exceptional results

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $145000.00/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 Omaha,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.