Project Manager

Actalent; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Project Manager to oversee planning and delivery of construction projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget results. You will manage logistics, delegate across teams, and track spending while building strong relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes end-to-end planning, bids/estimates, site walkthroughs, permitting, and risk management, with on-site work at Maple Grove, MN. Contract-to-hire with a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience.
• 10+ years in construction (residential/commercial) with engineering knowledge.
• Experience in planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects.
• Experience developing bids and estimates for construction projects.
• Experience processing and managing change orders in construction.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects of varying size and complexity.
• Strong negotiation with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with permitting processes for construction projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with owners, architects, and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end planning and delivery of construction projects on time and within budget.
• Develop accurate bids and estimates for residential and commercial projects.
• Lead pre-design activities to establish scope, timelines, and resources.
• Schedule site walkthroughs to assess progress and ensure quality.
• Navigate permitting to keep projects compliant and on track.
• Process change orders and update plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Allocate resources across multiple concurrent projects of varying size and complexity.
• Provide cross-functional leadership among internal teams, owners, architects, and subcontractors.
• Monitor and report project progress, identify and manage risks.
• Manage budgets and track spending to align with goals.
• Negotiate favorable terms with vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare comprehensive project proposals outlining scope, schedule, and cost.
• Maintain regular stakeholder communication and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Construction experience

Construction management

Bids and estimates

Change orders

Resource allocation

Cross-functional leadership

Progress monitoring

Budget oversight

Vendor negotiation

Permitting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Project Manager oversees the planning and delivery of construction projects, ensuring that all work is completed on time and within budget. This role manages project logistics, delegates work across teams, and closely tracks spending. The Project Manager collaborates and builds strong relationships with project stakeholders, including owners, architects, and subcontractors, to ensure successful project outcomes.

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager oversees the planning and delivery of construction projects, ensuring that all work is completed on time and within budget. This role manages project logistics, delegates work across teams, and closely tracks spending. The Project Manager collaborates and builds strong relationships with project stakeholders, including owners, architects, and subcontractors, to ensure successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end planning and delivery of construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Develop accurate bids and estimates for residential and commercial construction projects.
• Lead pre-design and planning activities to establish project scope, timelines, and resource needs.
• Schedule and perform site walkthroughs to assess progress, identify issues, and ensure quality standards.
• Navigate and support the permitting process to keep projects compliant and on track.
• Process and manage change orders, updating project plans, budgets, and timelines as needed.
• Allocate resources effectively across multiple concurrent projects of varying size, stage, and complexity.
• Provide cross-functional team leadership, coordinating efforts among internal teams, owners, architects, and subcontractors.
• Monitor and report on project progress, proactively identifying and managing risks.
• Manage project budgets, track spending, and ensure financial performance aligns with project goals.
• Negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to secure favorable terms and maintain strong working relationships.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive project proposals that clearly outline scope, schedule, and cost.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to provide updates, address concerns, and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Skills

• Strong project management skills with at least 3 years of project management experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in construction, residential and/or commercial, with knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Proficiency in construction management, including planning, coordination, and execution of projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop accurate bids and estimates for construction projects.
• Experience processing and managing change orders in a construction environment.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent projects of various sizes, stages, and complexity.
• Skilled in resource allocation and cross-functional team leadership.
• Strong skills in monitoring and reporting on project progress, including risk management and budget oversight.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with the permitting process for construction projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills for working with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred, ideally in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience preparing and submitting detailed project proposals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and maintain composure under deadlines.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based onsite at the office, providing a collaborative environment for coordinating project activities and meeting with stakeholders. The position also involves occasional driving to visit construction sites and conduct walkthroughs, requiring comfort with field-based work and regular site inspections.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $63.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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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