Project Manager

Actalent; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Pearl City, Hawaii is seeking a Project Manager to oversee construction projects from inception to completion. You will coordinate with the Operations Team, manage submittals, schedule, safety, and budgets while providing clear leadership to project teams.

This on-site role requires strong communication, blueprint reading, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to drive projects to on-time, within-cost completion.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication required.
• Proven leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction docs.
• Strong reporting and stakeholder communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
• Flexible schedule as project needs.
• Familiarity with federal/state construction regulations.
• Reliable with consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Professional and respectful demeanor; integrity in all interactions.
• High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license.
• Construction or related field experience.
• Ability to obtain security clearance for base access.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication with Operations Team on goals and resources.
• Provide updates to Operations Manager on project and staff issues.
• Oversee turnover from estimating to project team; clarify scope and budget.
• Review work plans and submittals for specs and regulatory compliance.
• Submit DOH notifications as required.
• Represent project team at pre-construction meetings.
• Arrange site access, parking, and logistics for crews.
• Lead on-site meetings; ensure plans and submittals are available.
• Prepare start-up sheets for materials and equipment.
• Coordinate passes, travel, waste disposal, testing, subcontractors.
• Inspect each active project weekly for progress and compliance.
• Verify containment, equipment readiness, and abatement procedures.
• Assess productivity; address schedule or budget issues.
• Coordinate with Safety Director for site inspections.
• Resolve jobsite issues promptly to protect timelines.
• Analyze resource usage to optimize efficiency.
• Review daily reports and timesheets with Project Coordinator.
• Ensure profitability and on-time completion.
• Project costs and profits; monitor financial performance.
• Provide regular progress reports to Operations Manager.
• Identify change order opportunities and pursue additional revenue.
• Oversee quality, safety, productivity across projects.
• Work with Contract Administrator on progress billing.
• Review and verify close-out items.
• Assist Project Coordinator with missing information.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Technical writing

MS Office

Organization

Flexibility

Regulatory knowledge

Reliability

Professionalism

Driver's license

Construction experience

Security clearance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position is open to individuals who are already in or trying to break through into the world of project management. This is a great opportunity located in Pearl City!

Job Description

The Project Manager oversees and coordinates all aspects of construction-related projects from inception to completion, ensuring work is delivered on time, within scope, and at a profitable margin. This role collaborates closely with the Operations Team, facilitates project turnovers, reviews submittals, attends pre-construction meetings, and arranges site access and logistics. The Project Manager ensures strict adherence to company policies, quality control standards, and safety requirements while providing clear communication and leadership to project teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain frequent and direct communication with the Operations Team to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and resource needs.
• Provide timely and accurate updates on all project and staff-related issues to the Operations Manager.
• Facilitate the turnover process from estimating to the project team, ensuring a thorough understanding of project scope, budget, and expectations.
• Review and approve work plans and pre-construction submittals to confirm compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit Department of Health (DOH) notifications as necessary for applicable projects.
• Attend pre-construction meetings to represent the project team, clarify requirements, and address potential issues before work begins.
• Arrange site access, including keys, parking, and other logistics, to ensure crews and subcontractors can start work efficiently.
• Conduct and attend on-site meetings to review project details, ensuring the team has all required plans, specifications, and approved submittals.
• Prepare and review job start-up sheets for materials and equipment to confirm readiness before field work commences.
• Coordinate special project requirements such as passes, travel arrangements, waste disposal, testing, subcontractors, and air monitoring consultants.
• Personally inspect each active assigned project at least weekly to monitor progress and verify compliance with project plans and procedures.
• Verify containment integrity, equipment readiness, and adherence to removal procedures for applicable abatement and construction activities.
• Assess field productivity and promptly address any deficiencies or obstacles impacting schedule or budget.
• Communicate with the Safety Director to coordinate site inspections and respond to on-site safety requests.
• Resolve jobsite issues quickly and effectively to maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Analyze resource usage, including crew size, work methods, and equipment utilization, to optimize efficiency and performance.
• Review and approve daily reports and timesheets, and submit them to the Project Coordinator on a daily basis.
• Ensure projects are completed profitably within estimated costs and maintain or improve upon scheduled completion dates.
• Accurately project costs and profits for each project and monitor financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Operations Manager, highlighting milestones, risks, and required corrective actions.
• Identify potential change order opportunities and follow up to capture additional scope and revenue where appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal teams to oversee quality control, safety, productivity, and operational issues across all assigned projects.
• Work with the Contract Administrator to ensure accurate and timely percentage progress billing for all projects.
• Review and verify all project close-out items and documents, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Assist the Project Coordinator by obtaining missing information, documents, or approvals needed for assigned projects.

Essential Skills

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively in interpersonal interactions.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities, with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and construction documents.
• Strong proficiency in written and oral communication for reports, correspondence, and stakeholder updates.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Effective organization and prioritization skills to consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility in work hours as required by operational and project needs.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulations governing the construction industry.
• Demonstrated reliability, including regular and predictable attendance and punctuality, with a strong focus on meeting project deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a positive, respectful, and professional demeanor and conduct oneself with integrity in all interactions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid drivers license.
• Previous work experience in construction or a related field.
• Capability to obtain security clearance for base access, as required by certain projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional appearance and presentation when interacting with clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Experience in project management within construction or environmental services settings.
• Strong writing skills for documentation, reporting, and communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to pass company drug and physical policies in accordance with workplace requirements.
• Willingness and ability to attain a Supervisor Certificate for Asbestos and Lead Abatement after hire.
• Comfort working with multidisciplinary teams, including safety, operations, contract administration, and project coordination.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Pearl City, HI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/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.

Eligibility for work truck Retirement savings options, including ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), 401(k) with employer matching Health and Wellness: Medical, dental & drug insurance, flex spending account (FSA), group life insurance Time off and Work-Life Balance: Paid holidays & PTO Professional development opportunities

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pearl City,HI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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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