Project Manager

Actalent; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Project Manager to oversee civil construction projects from award to completion in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. You will liaise with project owners, support estimating, and drive project success while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role is onsite in Louisville, with a culture of initiative and collaboration. An ESOP program is available, reflecting a commitment to shared success and employee ownership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in civil construction.
• Strong experience in civil site work rather than building construction.
• Proven experience managing multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Procore for project management and documentation.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for plan review and markups.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil construction projects from award through final completion, ensuring all objectives are met.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects and meet critical deadlines.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and project owners/representatives.
• Meet with customers regularly and develop long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with estimating and PM teams to support project success.
• Uphold a safe work site and safety standards.

Skills

PM experience

Civil site work

Multi-project mgmt

Procore proficiency

Bluebeam proficiency

Client liaison

Independent & team

Safety focus

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree (plus)

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager oversees commercial civil construction projects from award through completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within scope. This role manages multiple projects simultaneously, serves as the primary liaison with project owners and their representatives, and contributes to estimating and project management efforts while fostering strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil construction projects from initial award through final completion, ensuring all project objectives are met.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects while maintaining a high level of organization to consistently meet critical deadlines.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and project owners representatives, ensuring clear communication and strong relationships.
• Meet with customers regularly and assist in developing and maintaining long-term customer relationships.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with the estimating and project management team to support project success.
• Promote and uphold a safe work site for each project, aligning with safety standards and best practices.
• Update weekly and monthly project schedules to reflect current status, milestones, and upcoming activities.
• Coordinate civil site and commercial construction activities, ensuring alignment with project plans and specifications.
• Support and review estimating efforts, providing project insights and feedback as needed.
• Leverage project management tools and software to track progress, documentation, and communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Skills

• 7+ years of project management experience in civil construction (5+ years may be considered).
• Strong experience in civil construction projects, with a focus on civil site work rather than building construction.
• Proven experience managing multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Procore for project management and documentation.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for plan review and markups.
• Demonstrated ability to organize complex project information and meet critical deadlines.
• Experience serving as the primary point of contact for project owners and their representatives.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an estimating/project management team.
• Commitment to promoting and maintaining safe work sites.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree is a plus.
• Estimating experience in civil construction is a plus.
• Experience in commercial construction and civil site projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible and innovation-focused environment.
• Comfort working in both office and field settings as project needs require.

Work Environment

The Project Manager works in a mix of office and field environments, spending time in the office for planning, coordination, and documentation, and on project sites to oversee work and interact with stakeholders. Projects are primarily located in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The current team consists of two project managers and two estimators, providing a collaborative setting with support across functions. The paving division operates as a separate unit while benefiting from the resources of a larger corporation. The culture emphasizes innovation, flexibility as long as work is completed, and a laid-back atmosphere where team members can clearly see the impact of their contributions and are valued as individuals rather than treated as numbers. An ESOP program is available, reflecting a commitment to shared success and employee ownership.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Louisville, KY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

• Dental, Vision, Health, 401K

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

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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