Construction Project Manager 3

Actalent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Construction Project Manager 3 in Phoenix, AZ to lead non-IT construction and engineering projects, particularly for data centers. You will plan, direct, and coordinate activities across engineering, construction, and internal teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget while controlling costs and ensuring safety compliance.

This contract role requires a strong blend of field and office experience, with responsibilities spanning cost management, schedule control, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for optimizing manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction and non-IT technical projects from planning through completion, developing detailed plans and milestones
• Direct and integrate technical activities across engineering, construction, and related disciplines
• Present project proposals and progress reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Recruit, assign, and evaluate project staff and maintain staff competence
• Analyze options, resources, and market demand to plan feasibility and strategies
• Meet with management, production, and marketing to align specifications with business objectives
• Review, approve contracts and cost estimates within budgets
• Manage schedules and identify risks, addressing delays proactively
• Coordinate day-to-day trades and site activities with general contractors
• Review change orders and cost analyses to support informed decisions
• Monitor cost performance and forecast budgets
• Lead internal and external project meetings and ensure action items are completed
• Apply construction knowledge to evaluate design and field issues in data center environments
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Production knowledge

Business principles

Strategic planning

Resource allocation

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Visio

PMP certification

Education

Bachelors degree in business administration or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Visio

Job description

Job Title: Construction Project Manager 3Job Description

This role oversees complex, non-IT construction and engineering projects, with a focus on data center or other mission-critical facilities. The Construction Project Manager 3 plans, directs, and coordinates technical activities across multiple stakeholders, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives. The position requires a strong blend of field experience, office-based project controls, and technical construction knowledge, with responsibility for cost management, schedule management, and coordination with general contractors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction and non-IT technical projects from planning through completion, developing detailed project plans to achieve defined goals and milestones.
• Direct and integrate technical activities across engineering, construction, and related disciplines to ensure seamless execution.
• Present and explain project proposals, progress reports, and findings to internal stakeholders and external clients in a clear and professional manner.
• Recruit, assign, direct, and evaluate project staff, while overseeing the development and maintenance of staff competence and performance.
• Analyze technology options, resource requirements, and market demand to plan and assess project feasibility and recommend appropriate strategies.
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications, procedures, and alignment with business objectives.
• Review, recommend, and approve project contracts and cost estimates, ensuring alignment with budget and commercial terms.
• Manage project schedules, including developing, maintaining, and monitoring timelines, and proactively identifying and addressing schedule risks.
• Coordinate day-to-day trade and site activities, resolving challenges related to cost, schedule, and procurement in collaboration with the general contractor.
• Review change orders, investigate entitlement, and perform brief cost analyses to support informed decision-making and cost control.
• Monitor and manage project cost performance, including cost control and forecasting, to ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
• Review project schedules regularly and notify stakeholders of potential risks, constraints, or deviations, recommending mitigation actions.
• Lead and run internal project meetings and external meetings with the general contractor, ensuring clear communication, action tracking, and issue resolution.
• Apply technical construction knowledge to evaluate design, constructability, and field issues, particularly in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations throughout project execution.

Essential Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify issues early and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage one's time effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for optimizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Visio.
• Bachelors degree in business administration or a related field.
• 57 years of experience in project management or related roles.
• Approximately 23 years of trade or site experience or construction field exposure.
• Approximately 23 years of office-based project experience, including documentation and coordination.
• Approximately 23 years of hands‑on project management experience.
• Approximately 23 years of technical construction skills, including understanding of construction methods and systems.
• Approximately 23 years of cost control experience, including budget management and cost tracking.
• Approximately 23 years of schedule planning experience, including developing and maintaining project schedules.
• 12 years of experience with data center or other mission-critical construction projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• Experience attending and contributing to external meetings with general contractors.
• Experience coordinating day-to-day challenges across cost, schedule, and procurement functions.
• Experience reviewing change orders, assessing entitlement, and performing brief cost analyses.
• Experience leading internal and external project meetings and driving action items to completion.
• Exposure to financial systems, product roll‑outs, or other non-IT project environments is beneficial.

Work Environment

This position is based in Phoenix, AZ and typically follows a 40-hour workweek. The role involves a combination of office work and on-site presence at construction or mission-critical facilities, including data centers. You will use standard office productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio, alongside project management and scheduling tools. The environment requires regular interaction with general contractors, trades, and internal stakeholders in both formal meeting settings and active construction sites. Appropriate safety equipment is required, including a monitor, keyboard, headset, and mouse for office work, as well as a Class 2 safety helmet, Class 2 or higher safety vest, cut and impact-resistant gloves, ANSI Z87.1 or higher safety glasses or visor, composite toe work boots made of leather or leather alternative that extend a minimum of four inches above the ankle (no low-cut or sneaker style), and a Class 2 or higher reflective jacket suitable for cold and wet weather. The role emphasizes adherence to safety standards, collaboration in a professional project-focused culture, and working in environments where reliability and uptime are critical.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

• Pay range: $60.00 - $85.00/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, 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 Oct 12, 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.

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