Construction Manager

Actalent; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Site Construction Manager to serve as the on-site field representative for a Huntley, IL project. This full-time, contract role requires overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and schedules, and coordinating with subcontractors and inspectors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in utility-scale/industrial construction, a related degree, and strong safety performance knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience in solar PV, DG solar, electrical/civil/industrial construction, or related infra projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related discipline, OR equivalent education/field experience.
• Ability to read/interpret construction drawings, specs, permits, contract docs, and project schedules.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and construction safety practices.
• Procore, Microsoft Office, and digital construction documentation platforms proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time field oversight and construction coordination.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, workmanship, sequencing, and field performance.
• Track project progress and identify potential schedule impacts or constraints.
• Conduct site walks, inspections, safety observations, and quality checks.
• Ensure construction aligns with drawings, specs, permits, contract docs, and schedules.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain visibility into safety, quality, schedule risks, QA/QC, documentation, commissioning, and turnover.

Skills

5+ years construction experience

Reading & interpreting drawings

Subcontractor coordination

OSHA & safety practices

Procore & Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Renewable Energy

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Digital construction docs platforms

Job description

Job Title: Site Construction ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Site Construction Manager to act as the Project Managers primary on-site field representative. This role requires full-time field oversight and construction coordination to ensure that all project activities align with drawings, specifications, permits, contract documents, and project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time field oversight and construction coordination.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, workmanship, sequencing, and overall field performance.
• Track project progress and identify potential schedule impacts or construction constraints.
• Conduct routine site walks, inspections, safety observations, and quality checks.
• Ensure construction aligns with drawings, specifications, permits, contract documents, and project schedules.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain visibility into safety, quality, subcontractor performance, schedule risks, QA/QC, documentation, commissioning, and turnover.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of construction experience in utility-scale solar PV, distributed generation solar, electrical construction, civil construction, industrial construction, power generation, or related infrastructure projects.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related discipline, OR equivalent education and relevant field experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, permits, contract documents, and project schedules.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and construction safety practices.
• Proficiency in Procore, Microsoft Office, and digital construction documentation platforms.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of overseeing subcontractor execution without directly managing craft labor.
• Experience in handling change orders and construction management.

Work Environment

This is a full-time assignment at an active construction site that requires frequent walking across uneven terrain and active construction areas. Work will be conducted outdoors in varying weather conditions, with PPE and project-specific safety requirements enforced. The role may involve extended travel or temporary relocation depending on the project location, with a standard workweek of 10 hours Monday through Friday, and overtime paid at 1.5x.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Huntley, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $57.00/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.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Huntley, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntley,IL.

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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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.