Project Manager

Actalent; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

PTO / Vacation

Onsite work environment

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will manage schedules, budgets, resources, and field/office teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

You will coordinate subcontractors and internal teams, review plans, and lead status meetings with clients and leadership, ensuring proactive issue resolution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Experience managing multiple job sites and projects concurrently.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial construction projects concurrently.
• Develop and update detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Oversee day-to-day project operations across job sites.
• Monitor progress, identify delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Track and manage change orders with documentation and pricing.
• Review construction documents to align with scope and budget.
• Lead status meetings with teams, leadership, and clients.
• Maintain stakeholder communication and issue resolution.
• Ensure subcontractor management and contract administration.
• Collaborate with design/engineering for site development and renovations.
• Support project closeout, inspections, punch lists, turnover docs.
• Prioritize and multitask across several projects to meet deadlines.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Multi-site management

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Contract administration

Change management

Leadership

Client/stakeholder communication

Documentation

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager oversees multiple commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. This role requires an experienced and highly organized leader who can manage several active job sites, coordinate field and office teams, maintain schedules and budgets, and proactively resolve issues in a fast-paced construction environment. The Project Manager communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels and balances competing priorities while driving successful outcomes across all assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial construction projects concurrently from pre-construction through closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans for each job.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Oversee day-to-day project operations across several active job sites, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify delays or conflicts, and proactively implement corrective actions.
• Track and manage change orders, ensuring proper documentation, pricing, and communication.
• Review construction documents and plans to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead regular project status meetings with internal teams, leadership, and clients to provide clear updates.
• Maintain strong communication with stakeholders, addressing questions, concerns, and issues promptly.
• Ensure effective subcontractor management and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with design and engineering partners to support site development and interior renovation work.
• Support project closeout activities, including final inspections, punch lists, and turnover documentation.
• Continuously prioritize and multitask across several projects to meet deadlines and performance targets.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple job sites and projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, and project controls.
• Experience with subcontractor management and contract administration.
• Experience with a general contractor, with the ability to run multiple jobs at once.
• Hands-on experience with commercial interior fit-outs and interior renovation projects.
• Ability to manage projects in the $13 million range and smaller jobs around $600900K.
• Proficiency in construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar tools.
• Strong project coordination skills, including planning, resource allocation, and documentation.
• Ability to read and work with construction documents, design plans, and engineering specifications.
• Excellent multitasking, time management, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident decision-making and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Clear and professional communication skills with field teams, office staff, leadership, and clients.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction, including interior renovation and fit-out projects.
• Exposure to site development, design, and engineering collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead teams and take ownership of project outcomes.
• Comfort working with change orders and project controls processes.
• Motivation to grow with a company that is expanding its project portfolio.
• Ambition to take on increasing responsibility, including potential advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

The role operates in a fast-paced commercial construction environment where you will lead multiple projects and actively run job sites. You will work closely with field and office teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders, using construction management technologies such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms. The work involves managing projects typically ranging from $600,000 to $3 million, with a strong focus on growth and winning new work. The culture values initiative, confident decision-making, proactive communication, and strong organization under pressure. You are expected to take charge, act as a visible leader on your projects, and consistently deliver high-quality results across all assigned job sites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbia, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $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. 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 position based out of Columbia, MD.

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,MD.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.