Construction Program Manager 3

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Vacation/Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Program Manager 3 to act as the owner's on-site representative in Phoenix, AZ. You will lead project development, ensure safety, schedules, budgets, and quality meeting standards.

The role requires extensive construction management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate stakeholders and contract administration in a high‑stakes environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in construction management and field oversight.
• Experience managing large-scale projects across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management support across all phases of project development.
• Evaluate project performance and inform decisions with recommendations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Monitor activities for compliance with plans, permits, contracts and requirements.
• Review schedules and track progress against baseline schedules.
• Support cost monitoring, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Review drawings, specs, submittals, and documentation for constructability and compliance.
• Monitor procurement activities and equipment delivery schedules.
• Support administration of contracts and contractor performance.
• Promote project quality standards and processes.
• Continuously evaluate risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate site logistics and develop logistics plans.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders; attend meetings and prepare updates.
• Coordinate testing, start-up, and final acceptance activities.

Skills

Construction Mgmt

Leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Procurement

Quality Mgmt

Commissioning

Project Controls

Communication

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

PM Software

Document Management

Scheduling Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Construction Program Manager 3

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Construction Program Manager to serve as the owner's on-site representative, providing leadership, oversight, coordination, and management support across all project phases. This role is crucial in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall construction management support throughout all phases of project development and execution.
• Evaluate project performance and provide recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders and ensure alignment on scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and operational requirements.
• Monitor construction activities to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, permits, contracts, and project requirements.
• Review project schedules and monitor progress against baseline schedules to identify potential delays or schedule risks.
• Support project teams in monitoring costs, budgets, commitments, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Review project drawings, specifications, submittals, and technical documentation to support constructability, quality, and compliance objectives.
• Monitor procurement activities, track equipment delivery schedules, and ensure timely installation.
• Support administration of construction contracts and project agreements, monitoring contractor performance and compliance.
• Promote and support implementation of project quality standards and processes.
• Continuously evaluate project risks, constraints, opportunities, and emerging issues.
• Coordinate site logistics activities and support the development of logistics plans.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with project stakeholders.
• Attend and participate in project meetings and prepare reports, presentations, and updates.
• Support project commissioning activities and coordinate testing, start-up, and final acceptance activities.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of construction management principles, project delivery processes, contract administration, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, quality management, commissioning, and project controls.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, manage priorities, and make sound decisions in dynamic environments.
• Proficiency in project management software, document management systems, scheduling software, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Typically requires 7-10+ years of experience in construction management and field oversight.
• 5-8+ years of experience in schedule management, project controls, and contract administration.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience managing large-scale commercial, industrial, infrastructure, mission‑critical, healthcare, manufacturing, or data center projects.
• Professional certifications such as CCM, PMP, PE, LEED, OSHA, or equivalent credentials are beneficial.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in Phoenix and involves working alongside experienced leaders in delivering mission‑critical infrastructure at a global scale. The role requires the use of specific equipment such as a monitor, keyboard, headset, mouse, Class 2 safety helmet, and other safety gear. The work schedule is typically 40 hours per week with a focus on maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and project efficiency.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 16, 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 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.

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 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.