Construction Manager

Actalent; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Alabama seeks a Construction Manager to lead the delivery of complex medical construction projects. You will manage sites, subcontractors and field teams while acting as the onsite Safety Manager/Representative, coordinating closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and customers to successfully execute multiple projects in highly regulated environments.

You will work with project teams to ensure safety, schedule adherence and contract compliance while reading drawings, handling

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction management experience on medical facility projects.
• Ability to supervise employees and subcontractors in the field.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and submittals.
• Experience with RFIs, RFPs, and change orders including estimating.
• Knowledge of project controls, schedule, cost, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent medical construction projects in the field.
• Oversee day-to-day field activities to meet specs and safety.
• Review drawings and specifications to implement designs.
• Serve as onsite Safety Manager/Representative.
• Coordinate schedules, RFIs, RFPs, and change orders.
• Monitor project progress and report to leadership.

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Manager

Job Description

This role leads the delivery of complex medical construction projects from the field, ensuring they are built safely, on schedule, and in full compliance with contract requirements. The Construction Manager oversees construction sites, subcontractors, and field teams while serving as the onsite Safety Manager/Representative, coordinating closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and customers to successfully execute multiple projects in highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent construction projects, including coordinating the work of employees and subcontractors on active job sites.
• Oversee day-to-day construction activities to ensure work meets project specifications, approved manuals, procedures, and contract documents.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and other technical documentation, and manage implementation of the designs with a strong focus on quality and safety.
• Serve as the onsite Safety Manager/Representative, promoting a strong safety culture and integrating safety into all construction activities.
• Create, review, and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Change Orders to support project execution.
• Perform change order estimating and assist the Project Manager in negotiating change orders with clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and monitor project schedules, including schedule updates, to ensure milestones and completion dates are met.
• Review and process project invoices, submittals, and related documentation to support accurate and timely billing and recordkeeping.
• Assist in managing and reviewing the progress of construction schedules, identifying potential delays and developing mitigation strategies.
• Review weekly and monthly reports on contract status, project progress, costs, and potential changes, and communicate key issues to leadership and clients.
• Conduct client program and progress meetings as needed, providing clear updates on schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Monitor employee and subcontractor compliance with applicable safety, health, and environmental requirements on all job sites.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to verify implementation of safety, health, and environmental procedures and policies.
• Maintain accurate project safety, health, and environmental records in accordance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Research, recommend, and implement new site safety practices and improvements to enhance worker protection and project performance.
• Analyze accident reports and evaluate injury case studies to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and conduct safety training sessions for employees and subcontractors to reinforce safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies, codes, standards, and owner requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and customers to resolve field issues, clarify design intent, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Support construction quality management efforts, ensuring projects are constructed and documented in line with good engineering practices and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of construction management experience on medical facility projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple construction projects and supervising employees and subcontractors in the field.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, submittals, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Demonstrated experience with Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Change Orders, including change order estimating.
• Working knowledge of construction technology and modern construction methods.
• Familiarity with project and department budget processes and tools, including cost tracking and reporting.
• Knowledge of project controls, including schedule, cost, and risk management.
• Experience with risk assessment and risk management in construction environments.
• Solid understanding of administrative policies, procedures, and documentation requirements on construction projects.
• Strong conceptual planning ability to support preconstruction, phasing, and sequencing of work.
• Effective conflict management and problem-solving skills in a field construction setting.
• Comfort using time reporting systems and basic administrative software.