Hybrid Construction PM: Lead Complex Commercial Projects

Actalent; Ardmore (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Ardmore, PA. This full-time hybrid role involves overseeing projects from pre-construction through closeout, coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high workmanship and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in construction PM, experience with general contractors, and strong skills in budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or similar applications to develop and maintain project schedules.
• Experience using 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.
• Knowledge of local building codes and safety regulations relevant to commercial and institutional construction.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience in the construction industry.

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.

Skills

Project management

Construction

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Change orders

Safety compliance

Contract administration

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Construction management software

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Ardmore, PA. This full-time hybrid role involves overseeing projects from pre-construction through closeout, coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high workmanship and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in construction PM, experience with general contractors, and strong skills in budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management.