Construction Project Manager

Actalent; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transit Benefits

Time Off & Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Project Manager to support the Energy Delivery organization in the Charlotte region. The role manages schedules, coordinates stakeholders, and oversees construction progress with timely leadership updates.

Ideal candidates have PMI/PMP preferred, 7+ years in project management, and 5+ years in construction management, with experience in electrical infrastructure and utilities. Onsite, full-time contract in Charlotte, NC, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• 7+ years of project management experience.
• 5+ years of construction management or field execution experience.
• Experience with electrical infrastructure, utility projects, substations, transmission, and distribution.
• Experience supporting mission-critical facilities, data centers, energy infrastructure, industrial construction, or utility programs.

Responsibilities

• Attend project meetings and coordinate with utilities, design teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Track schedules, milestones, action items, and risks.
• Review project documentation and conduct site visits to monitor construction progress.
• Provide leadership with status updates and onsite support during active construction.
• Coordinate projects by making detailed plans to achieve goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
• Recruit, assign, direct, and evaluate employees' work, ensuring staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess project feasibility.
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review, recommend, or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Direct, review, and approve product designs and changes.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Leadership mentoring

Production & QC

Strategic planning

MS Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Visio

Job description

Job Title: Construction Project ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Construction Project Manager to support the Energy Delivery organization across the Charlotte region. The successful candidate will manage project schedules, coordinate with various stakeholders, and oversee construction progress while providing timely updates to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Attend project meetings and coordinate with utilities, design teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Track schedules, milestones, action items, and risks.

• Review project documentation and conduct site visits to monitor construction progress.

• Provide leadership with status updates and onsite support during active construction.

• Coordinate projects by making detailed plans to achieve goals and directing the integration of technical activities.

• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.

• Recruit, assign, direct, and evaluate employees' work, ensuring staff competence.

• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess project feasibility.

• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.

• Review, recommend, or approve contracts and cost estimates.

• Direct, review, and approve product designs and changes.

• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Essential Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Understanding of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

• Proficiency in computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and Visio.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.

• PMI or PMP certification preferred.

• 7+ years of project management experience.

• 5+ years of construction management or field execution experience.

• Experience with electrical infrastructure, utility projects, substations, transmission, and distribution.

• Experience supporting mission-critical facilities, data centers, energy infrastructure, industrial construction, or utility programs.

Work Environment

This position is located in Charlotte, NC, with a standard work schedule of 40 hours per week. The role requires the use of specific equipment, including a monitor, keyboard, headset, mouse, safety helmet, reflective vest, gloves, safety glasses or visor, and composite toe work boots. The work environment involves both strategic project management and hands‑on field execution responsibilities, providing opportunities to work with industry‑leading utilities, contractors, and engineering partners.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/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.

• Medical
• dental & vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• 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 Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.

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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.