Construction Project Manager

Actalent; Metuchen (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Med

Dental

Vision

401k

Bonus potential

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee day-to-day field construction activities for a major water and wastewater treatment facility project in Edison, NJ. The PM will serve as the primary onsite representative, coordinating with engineering staff, inspectors, and contractors to ensure safe, on-schedule delivery.

The role requires strong leadership of field teams, oversight of inspectors, and thorough management of documentation and project controls in a live plant

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing complex infrastructure projects.
• Direct experience with water and wastewater construction.
• Leadership of field construction teams and inspection staff.
• Strong coordination with engineering, inspectors, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary onsite owner representative for stakeholders at the Middlesex Water Company site.
• Manage contractor performance to meet scope, schedule, quality and safety requirements.
• Oversee project inspectors and coordinate inspection activities.
• Coordinate field activities with engineering to align with design intent and specs.
• Review construction activities for compliance with plans, specs, and regulations.
• Monitor progress, identify variances, and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
• Support submittal reviews and contractor deliverables with project teams.
• Resolve field issues with contractors and inspectors.
• Maintain schedules and open communication among all parties.
• Act as the daily liaison between owner and contractors.
• Lead planning, coordination, and oversight of multi-discipline work.
• Run project meetings on progress, coordination, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate multiple contractors in an active plant environment.
• Ensure client satisfaction through transparent, responsive communication.

Skills

Construction management

Water/wastewater

Heavy civil

Process equipment

Field leadership

Inspection coordination

Project meetings

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Job Description

This Construction Project Manager role oversees day-to-day field construction activities for a major water and wastewater treatment facility project in Edison, NJ. The position serves as the primary onsite representative, coordinating closely with engineering staff, inspectors, contractors, and internal leadership to ensure that complex, multi-discipline construction efforts are delivered safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project requirements and documentation standards.

Job Title

Construction Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary onsite representative for the owner with key project stakeholders at the Middlesex Water Company site.


• Manage contractor performance to ensure adherence to project scope, schedule, quality standards, and safety expectations.


• Oversee project inspectors and special inspectors, providing direction and coordination of inspection activities.


• Coordinate closely with project engineering staff to align field activities with design intent and technical requirements.


• Conduct high-level reviews of construction activities to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and regulatory standards.


• Monitor project progress, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to keep the project on track.


• Ensure all project documentation, including reports, logs, and records, is completed accurately and in a timely manner.


• Support review processes for submittals and contractor deliverables, collaborating with engineering and project management teams.


• Resolve field issues as they arise, working with contractors, inspectors, and internal stakeholders to develop practical solutions.


• Maintain project schedules and communication channels, facilitating effective information flow among all parties.


• Act as the primary day-to-day liaison between the owner and contractors, representing project interests in the field.


• Lead field construction activities, including planning, coordination, and oversight of multi-discipline work.


• Run project meetings related to construction, progress tracking, and issue resolution.


• Coordinate multiple contractors and trades working concurrently in an active plant construction environment.


• Manage construction-related documentation and reporting to support project controls, compliance, and stakeholder communication.


• Ensure client satisfaction throughout project execution by maintaining transparency, responsiveness, and professional communication.

Essential Skills

• Proven construction management and construction project management experience on complex infrastructure projects.


• Direct experience with water and wastewater construction, including treatment plants and wastewater treatment facilities.


• Hands-on experience with heavy civil infrastructure related to water and wastewater systems.


• Experience overseeing process equipment installations in treatment plant environments.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in active plant construction environments with ongoing operations.


• Experience leading field construction activities and coordinating multi-discipline construction efforts.


• Track record of managing inspectors and field project teams in a construction setting.


• Experience running project meetings focused on construction progress, coordination, and issue resolution.


• Ability to act as an owner or client liaison, representing project interests and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.


• Experience coordinating contractors and managing their performance against project requirements.


• Strong skills in managing construction documentation and reporting to support project controls and compliance.


• Background in project management within the wastewater treatment or water infrastructure sectors.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in Middlesex County, NJ at an active water and wastewater treatment facility project. The Construction Project Manager works closely with an onsite team of approximately 45 field personnel, project inspectors, and special inspectors, as well as an internal team that includes a project engineer, a project manager, and organizational leadership. The project manager supports the work but is not present onsite daily, so the Construction Project Manager serves as the primary day-to-day field lead and point of contact. The environment involves heavy civil infrastructure and process equipment installations within an operating plant setting, requiring frequent coordination among multiple contractors and disciplines. Work is primarily conducted in the field with regular interaction in site offices for meetings, documentation, and coordination.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Metuchen, NJ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

• Med Dental Vision 401k Bonus potential

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Metuchen,NJ.

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.

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