Construction Project Manager

Actalent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in New York is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead planning, scheduling, and execution of commercial construction projects. You will partner with superintendents, estimators, and accounting to keep projects profitable and on schedule, while maintaining safe work practices on site.

This onsite role requires strong CPM scheduling, change-order management, cost control, and clear communication with stakeholders across multiple locations in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within construction or commercial construction environments.
• Strong experience in construction management, including scheduling, budgeting, and field coordination.
• Experience working with RFIs (Requests for Information) and other construction project documentation.
• Ability to estimate and negotiate change orders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all phases of assigned projects to ensure successful execution, on-time delivery, and profitability.
• Develop comprehensive CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules and collaborate with the Superintendent to align field activities with the project plan.
• Participate in Project Hand-off Meetings with Estimating, Accounting, Safety, and the Superintendent to review project scope, budget, schedule, and risk areas.
• Participate in Constructability Review Meetings when requested by Estimating, providing detailed comments and concerns related to site logistics, sequence of construction, material selections, and required details.
• Purchase subcontracts and issue purchase orders in alignment with project budgets and schedules.
• Track project buyout to ensure subcontract and material costs remain within budget and support project profitability.
• Establish a schedule of values for billing and coordinate review and approval with the appropriate project leadership.
• Manage project billing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with contractual requirements.
• Estimate and negotiate change orders, ensuring fair pricing, clear scope definition, and timely resolution.
• Complete budget revisions accurately and in a timely manner upon approval of change orders.
• Work closely with accounting to update project budgets and verify the accuracy of financial data and cost reports.
• Generate and issue change orders to subcontractors, ensuring proper documentation and communication.
• Partner with the Superintendent to maintain a safe work environment and ensure adherence to safety standards and procedures.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions to keep the project on track.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with internal teams, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Field coordination

RFIs

CPM scheduling

Safety standards

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager oversees the planning, management, and execution of assigned construction projects, with a strong focus on scheduling, billing, and controlling direct job material and labor costs to ensure profitability. Working closely with the Superintendent, this role also ensures a safe work environment and effective coordination across estimating, accounting, safety, and field operations throughout the life of each project.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all phases of assigned projects to ensure successful execution, on-time delivery, and profitability.
• Develop comprehensive CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules and collaborate with the Superintendent to align field activities with the project plan.
• Participate in Project Hand-off Meetings with Estimating, Accounting, Safety, and the Superintendent to review project scope, budget, schedule, and risk areas.
• Participate in Constructability Review Meetings when requested by Estimating, providing detailed comments and concerns related to site logistics, sequence of construction, material selections, and required details.
• Purchase subcontracts and issue purchase orders in alignment with project budgets and schedules.
• Track project buyout to ensure subcontract and material costs remain within budget and support project profitability.
• Establish a schedule of values for billing and coordinate review and approval with the appropriate project leadership.
• Manage project billing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with contractual requirements.
• Estimate and negotiate change orders, ensuring fair pricing, clear scope definition, and timely resolution.
• Complete budget revisions accurately and in a timely manner upon approval of change orders.
• Work closely with accounting to update project budgets and verify the accuracy of financial data and cost reports.
• Generate and issue change orders to subcontractors, ensuring proper documentation and communication.
• Partner with the Superintendent to maintain a safe work environment and ensure adherence to safety standards and procedures.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions to keep the project on track.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with internal teams, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in project management within construction or commercial construction environments.
• Strong experience in construction management, including scheduling, budgeting, and field coordination.
• Experience working with RFIs (Requests for Information) and other construction project documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets and control material and labor costs.
• Proficiency with CPM scheduling methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of commercial construction processes, site logistics, and sequence of construction.
• Ability to estimate and negotiate change orders effectively.
• Familiarity with OSHA 30 safety principles and requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for project documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with estimating, accounting, safety, superintendents, and subcontractors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction projects across multiple locations is beneficial.
• Comfort working on projects that may be located in areas such as Rochester, Hornell, Cornell, Cayuga, Ithaca, Mansfield, Cooperstown, and North Pennsylvania.
• Experience in construction estimating is an advantage.
• Ability to contribute constructability insights related to site logistics, sequencing, material selections, and detailing.
• Interest in long-term career growth within a stable, family-owned organization with a long history in the industry.
• Appreciation for a high-standard, team-oriented culture where employees value the work environment and often return after exploring other opportunities.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role based in a commercial construction environment. The Project Manager works closely with field and office teams, including superintendents, estimators, accounting, and safety personnel, using standard construction management tools and Microsoft Office for planning, documentation, and communication. The organization offers a high-quality work environment and strong culture, with many employees valuing the team atmo