Project Manager

Actalent; Prior Lake (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k match

Health, Dental, Vision

LTD

Vacation policy

Remote two days/wk after onboarding

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction initiatives from our Shakopee, MN office. You will coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include developing detailed schedules, defining scope, preparing bids, managing teams and subcontractors, and controlling project budgets. Occasional travel and after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Project management with construction focus and strong scheduling skills.
• Experience in construction management, change orders, and coordination.
• Knowledge of commercial construction, docs, and contracts.
• 4-year Construction Management degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction projects; coordinate with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project schedules with milestones and deliverables.
• Define scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Prepare bids/proposals and present to leadership for approval.
• Create project plans and manage execution for on-time delivery.
• Recruit and coordinate internal teams and subcontractors.
• Manage budgets and align with contracts and targets.
• Monitor progress; report to leadership; oversee change management.
• Review vendor invoices; analyze variances and lessons learned.
• Travel to job sites as needed; support nights/weekends when required.

Skills

Construction PM

Schedule development

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Leadership

Client communication

Change management

Bluebeam

Procore

MS Excel

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - Construction

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage construction projects. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of projects by coordinating with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients; provide regular updates and manage client expectations.
• Develop detailed construction schedules, including project milestones and critical deliverables.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Prepare project bids and proposals; present to executive leadership for review and approval.
• Create comprehensive project plans and manage execution to ensure on-time delivery.
• Recruit, assemble, and coordinate internal teams and subcontractors for each project.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets and client contracts.
• Allocate and manage project resources (internal staff, vendors, subcontractors) efficiently.
• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and daily support to project teams.
• Monitor project progress and performance; provide regular reports to leadership.
• Implement and oversee change management processes to maintain project alignment.
• Review and approve vendor invoices related to assigned projects.
• Analyze project variances, conduct lessons-learned reviews, and present findings to executives.
• Monitor and control project expenses; report on profitability and performance metrics.
• Prepare and approve all client billings and ensure timely invoicing for project milestones.
• Use Bluebeam to mark up drawings, review construction documents, and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Utilize Procore for project documentation, RFIs, submittals, daily logs, and overall project management.
• Travel to job sites as needed to support project execution and client satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support team, other departments, and company objectives.
• Ability to work nights and weekends when projects require.

Essential Skills

• Project management expertise with a focus on construction.
• Experience in construction management, change order handling, and project coordination.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction and construction documentation.
• Minimum 4-year Construction Management degree preferred.
• Preferably 6 years experience in construction with 3+ years as a Project Manager.
• 1+ years experience as a PM in retail construction highly preferred.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading, building practices, building codes, and construction contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to apply best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Problem-solving and prioritization abilities to keep projects on track in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management skills.
• Exceptional organization, meeting management, and presentation skills.
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft product families, including Excel.
• Experience in Project Financials estimating, budgeting, tracking, cost containment, project P&L reporting.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor employees.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to foster an efficient and productive environment.

Work Environment

Work is conducted in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with a recent shift to hybrid work arrangements of two days in the office. The role may require occasional travel to job sites and the flexibility to work nights and weekends as projects demand.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Shakopee, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $120000.00/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.

• Potential profit sharing in the form of annual bonus 401k percentage match, automatically vested Health, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, and LTD Strong vacation policy 2 remote days a week after new hiring training/period Casual dress policy

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Shakopee,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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