Commercial Project Manager

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager to lead landmark construction projects in Phoenix, AZ. You will own projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating clients, field teams, subcontractors, and design professionals to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role requires 3+ years in the field, strong scheduling and budgeting, and leadership abilities in a fast-paced environment. This contract-to-hire position offers hybrid work and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager in the construction industry
• Experience managing commercial construction projects
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration
• Experience handling RFIs, change orders, and construction documentation
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Leading construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Serving as the central point of coordination between clients, field teams, subcontractors, design professionals, and company leadership
• Managing project schedules, budgets, quality, and overall project performance
• Leading project planning, execution, and closeout activities
• Reviewing plans, specifications, and construction documents
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Coordinating project engineers, field teams, subcontractors, and consultants
• Identifying project risks and proactively implementing solutions
• Monitoring project financials and forecasting project outcomes
• Supporting preconstruction, estimating, and constructability reviews
• Building strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Mentoring and developing project team members

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Construction Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Project

Vista

Job description

Project Manager

Lead Landmark Construction Projects. Build Your Career. Make an Impact.

Are you a construction professional who thrives on taking ownership, solving complex challenges, and delivering successful projects from start to finish? Do you want more than just another Project Manager role?

We're looking for a high-performing Project Manager to join our growing team and help lead construction projects throughout Arizona. This is an opportunity to work with an organization that values leadership, accountability, integrity, and professional growth while offering a clear path for career advancement.

If you're driven, passionate about construction, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while serving as the central point of coordination between clients, field teams, subcontractors, design professionals, and company leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project schedules, budgets, quality, and overall project performance
• Leading project planning, execution, and closeout activities
• Reviewing plans, specifications, and construction documents
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Coordinating project engineers, field teams, subcontractors, and consultants
• Identifying project risks and proactively implementing solutions
• Monitoring project financials and forecasting project outcomes
• Supporting preconstruction, estimating, and constructability reviews
• Building strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Mentoring and developing project team members

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager in the construction industry
• Experience managing commercial construction projects
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration
• Experience handling RFIs, change orders, and construction documentation
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Vista or similar construction management software
• Estimating and preconstruction experience
• Strong understanding of constructability and project planning

Why Top Candidates Choose Us

Opportunity for rapid career growth

High level of project ownership and decision-making

Strong company culture built on integrity and accountability

Leadership team committed to employee development

Diverse and challenging construction projects

Opportunity to help shape and grow operations in Arizona

Collaborative, team-oriented environment where your contributions matter

The Type of Professional Who Thrives Here

You are someone who:

• Takes initiative and ownership
• Leads confidently and communicates effectively
• Builds trust with clients and team members
• Solves problems before they become issues
• Enjoys mentoring and developing others
• Wants to grow into sr leadership roles
• Is committed to delivering high-quality projects the right way

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a company where your leadership, expertise, and ambition will be recognized and rewarded, we'd love to talk with you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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.

• 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Phoenix,AZ.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby 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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

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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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.