At least 3 years
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
57% STARs in role.
Job Title: Construction Project Manager
Job Description
This position offers an opportunity for a junior to mid-level Construction Project Manager / Owner’s Representative to support commercial and industrial construction projects with a strong emphasis on pre-construction activities, permitting, invoicing, and coordination with internal stakeholders. You will work closely with senior project leadership, general contractors, designers, and cross-functional internal teams to help guide projects smoothly from planning through execution. This role is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented professional who is eager to grow in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder construction environment.
Responsibilities
- Support commercial and industrial construction projects from early planning through execution as part of an owner’s representative or client-side construction team.
- Assist with pre-construction activities, including gathering project requirements, coordinating with designers, and supporting the development of project plans and schedules.
- Coordinate permitting activities by preparing documentation, tracking submissions, and following up with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), permitting offices, and utility providers as needed.
- Support the invoicing process by reviewing contractor and vendor invoices, verifying quantities and services, and assisting with approvals and internal processing.
- Collaborate closely with senior project leadership to monitor project progress, identify issues, and help implement corrective actions to keep projects on schedule.
- Work with general contractors, designers, and internal stakeholders to facilitate clear communication and alignment on project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Participate in and support GC-led meetings and site walks by preparing materials, taking notes, documenting action items, and following up on outstanding tasks.
- Assist with coordination across multiple internal teams to ensure project requirements, constraints, and dependencies are understood and addressed.
- Contribute to the management of multi-site or geographically distributed projects by tracking status, consolidating updates, and escalating risks or delays.
- Maintain organized project documentation, including contracts, permits, meeting minutes, schedules, and financial records.
- Demonstrate strong follow-through on assigned tasks, ensuring that commitments are completed accurately and on time.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and other project partners to support a collaborative project environment.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Construction Management or Project Coordination roles.
- Hands-on experience supporting commercial or industrial construction projects.
- Exposure to pre-construction processes, including planning, design coordination, and early-stage project setup.
- Experience supporting permitting activities, including preparation, tracking, and coordination with relevant offices.
- Exposure to invoicing processes in a construction environment, including reviewing and supporting approvals for contractor and vendor invoices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Demonstrated follow-through and attention to detail in managing project documentation, tasks, and commitments.
- Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with comfort working across multiple internal stakeholders and external contractors.
- Experience with project management and coordination within commercial construction environments.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting an owner’s representative or client-side construction team.
- Familiarity working with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), permitting offices, or utility providers.
- Experience attending and supporting general contractor-led meetings and site walks, including documenting discussions and action items.
- Exposure to multi-site or geographically distributed construction projects.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder construction environment and adapt to changing project priorities.
- Interest in developing long-term expertise in construction project management and owner’s representation.
Work Environment
The role operates within a fast-paced commercial and industrial construction environment that involves regular collaboration with project leaders, general contractors, designers, and cross-functional internal teams. You will support projects that may span multiple sites or geographically distributed locations, requiring consistent coordination and communication. Work typically combines office-based activities, such as documentation, permitting, and invoicing, with field-based responsibilities like attending GC-led meetings and site walks. The environment emphasizes organization, clear communication, and thorough follow-through to keep projects moving smoothly from pre-construction through execution.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)/Roth
- Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
- Short and long-term disability
- HSA & DCFSA
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave
This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 remote position.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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.
Posting ID: JP-006041161
