Food And Beverage Construction Project Manager

Actalent; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 99,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Food and Beverage Construction Project Manager to oversee complex projects in the food manufacturing sector from Carlisle, PA. The role emphasizes contracting strategy, RFP development, bid evaluation, and GMP negotiations, with extensive client and schedule oversight.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in construction management, engineering or related fields, plus proficiency with Primavera or Procore and robust risk analysis capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in construction project management.
• Experience in food and beverage construction, cheese or dairy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and processes.
• Familiarity with Primavera or Procore.
• Excellent contract management and risk analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop contracting strategies aligned with project goals.
• Develop RFPs, facilitate bidding, evaluate bids, and award contracts.
• Review client contracts, advise on risks, and support GMP negotiations.
• Support owner/engineer/contractor negotiations.
• Coordinate preliminary engineering services across project stages.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact for engineering services.
• Assist with bidding and selection for engineering, CM, design-build, and multi-prime services.
• Oversee master project schedules and reporting KPIs.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Contract Management

F&B Construction

Primavera

Procore

Client Relations

Scheduling

Risk Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera

Procore

Job description

Job Title: Food and Beverage Construction Project ManagerJob Description

We are seeking an experienced Food and Beverage Construction Project Manager to oversee and manage complex projects within the food manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, engineering, or a related field, and possess excellent skills in contract management, project oversight, and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of contracting strategies aligned with project goals and objectives.
• Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), facilitate bidding processes, lead bid meetings, evaluate bids, prepare scoring matrices, and recommend contract awards.
• Review client contracts, advise on risks, recommend contract terms, support contractor performance, and assist with commitment-based cost reporting.
• Support owner and engineer/contractor negotiations.
• Understand client needs and requests for preliminary engineering services based on project or program development stages.
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for clients, providing management, coordination, and oversight of engineering services.
• Support clients in developing RFPs and facilitate bidding and selection processes for engineering, Construction Management, Design-Build, and multiple-prime contractor services.
• Work closely with internal estimating resources to monitor estimating activities and help clients understand estimates and associated risks.
• Assist clients in reconciling contractor bids with estimates during schematic design and assist with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) negotiations.
• Provide oversight to planning and scheduling teams in the development and implementation of master project schedules.
• Recommend project controls processes, procedures, and reporting requirements and support cost, schedule, and reporting tool selection.
• Serve as an independent third-party advisor to clients regarding conflicts, risks, contract changes, and amendments.
• Provide executive-level reporting highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs), project risks, and project status and progress.

Essential Skills

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in construction project management.
• Experience in food and beverage construction, particularly in cheese or dairy production.
• Strong knowledge of construction management, project management principles, and construction processes.
• Familiarity with Primavera, Procore, or similar project management systems.
• Excellent understanding of contract management and risk analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing projects and industrial manufacturing projects.
• Familiarity with document management software.

Work Environment

This position may be office-based or allow for remote work, with regular travel to project sites. Travel requirements can range from 25% to 75% depending on project needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlisle, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72.00 - $86.00/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. 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlisle, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carlisle,PA.

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.