General Construction Project Manager

Actalent; Ardmore (PA); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Actalent in Ardmore, PA is seeking a Construction Project Manager for a full-time hybrid role overseeing commercial and institutional projects across the region. You will drive project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to deliver on time and on budget.

Responsibilities include maintaining schedules with MS Project, managing change orders, ensuring safety and quality, and reporting progress to stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent construction experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in construction project management, preferably with a general contractor.
• Experience managing commercial or institutional construction projects.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and change-order management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Hybrid work environment with on-site responsibilities in Ardmore, PA.

Aufgaben

• Oversee the full lifecycle of construction projects from pre-construction planning through closeout.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute project activities to meet schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using scheduling tools.
• Manage budgets, cost estimating, financial tracking, and change orders.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trade partners and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants to align with goals.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes and safety regulations.
• Lead project meetings and document decisions and progress.
• Maintain project documentation and manage risks.

Kenntnisse

Construction project management

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling (MS Project)

Stakeholder coordination

Contract management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Construction management software

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

This full-time hybrid Construction Project Manager role is based in Ardmore, PA and offers the opportunity to work with a large, established general contractor on diverse commercial and institutional projects across Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. You will oversee projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring they are delivered on budget and on schedule while maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety, and quality. The role involves leading project planning and execution, coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, and proactively solving challenges to keep projects aligned with client objectives.

Job Title

Construction Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of construction projects from pre-construction planning through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute project activities, ensuring work progresses according to established schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Develop, manage, and update detailed project schedules using appropriate scheduling tools, and track milestones and critical path activities.
• Manage project budgets, including cost estimating, financial tracking, and controlling expenditures to keep projects within approved budgets.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate change orders, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule impacts are clearly documented and approved.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors and trade partners, including scope definition, performance oversight, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate closely with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants to clarify design intent, resolve technical questions, and maintain alignment with project goals.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, industry standards, and safety regulations throughout all phases of the project.
• Monitor on-site progress through regular site visits, inspections, and meetings, identifying and resolving issues that may affect timelines or costs.
• Lead regular project meetings with internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, documenting decisions, action items, and progress updates.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including contracts, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, reports, and closeout documents.
• Manage project risks by identifying potential challenges early, developing mitigation plans, and communicating impacts to stakeholders.
• Maintain strong communication with clients and project stakeholders, providing timely updates on schedule, budget, and project status.
• Support and enforce safety programs and quality control procedures to ensure a safe work environment and high-quality construction outcomes.
• Participate in or support pre-construction activities such as budgeting, estimating, and constructability reviews for upcoming projects.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in construction project management, preferably with a general contractor.
• Background working for a general contractor, with direct experience managing commercial or institutional construction projects.
• Strong construction project management and construction management skills, including oversight of multiple project phases.
• Solid project management and project coordination capabilities to plan work, manage timelines, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in budgeting, cost estimating, financial tracking, and managing change orders within established budgets.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to clients, design professionals, and subcontractors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build relationships and collaborate with diverse project participants.
• Proficiency with construction management software and digital tools used for project tracking and documentation.
• Experience using scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or similar applications to develop and maintain project schedules.
• Competence with standard office applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Knowledge of local building codes and safety regulations relevant to commercial and institutional construction.
• Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience in the construction industry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing large or complex construction projects, including multi-phase or high-value builds.
• Familiarity with sustainable building practices and modern construction methodologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, including adherence to and promotion of safety programs on job sites.
• Strong focus on quality control, with experience implementing and maintaining quality standards throughout the project.
• Ability to proactively identify challenges and develop practical solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Comfort working in a hybrid environment with both office-based and on-site responsibilities.
• Interest in long-term career growth with a stable, long-established general contractor offering diverse project opportunities.

Work Environment

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Ardmore, PA, combining office-based work with regular on-site presence at active construction projects. You will work closely with field teams, subcontractors, and design professionals in a dynamic construction environment that requires frequent site visits, project meetings, and hands‑on coordination. The role involves using construction management software, scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or similar, and standard office applications for communication and documentation. You will operate within a culture that values client satisfaction, proactive problem‑solving, safety, and high‑quality workmanship, with opportunities to contribute to a variety of commercial and institutional projects in the region.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ardmore, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

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.

• This role oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing schedules, budgets, contracts, and subcontractors; coordinating with architects, engineers, and owners; and ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality requirements.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ardmore,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.

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