Project Manager (Commercial Construction)

Actalent; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Project Manager for commercial interior renovations and high-volume rollout projects with national clients. You will lead schedules, budgets, and procurement while coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The role offers hands-on leadership, direct access to leadership, and growth opportunities with an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven culture. On-site work in Waldorf, MD is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects or strong Assistant PM ready to progress to PM.
• Experience with commercial interiors, tenant improvements, renovations, or fit-out projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, RFIs, submittals, and change-order management knowledge.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and maintaining client relationships.
• Ability to review and interpret construction drawings and contract documents.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial interior renovation and fit-out projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Lead project schedules, budgets, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and overall project execution.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, superintendents, and internal teams to stay on schedule and within budget.
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain strong relationships with exceptional service.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and construction documents to support execution.
• Monitor project financials, forecasting, and cost controls throughout the lifecycle.
• Conduct project meetings and proactively address scheduling, field, and operational challenges.
• Partner with field teams to ensure safe, high-quality delivery.
• Support estimating, budgeting, and value engineering as needed.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting through PM software.

Skills

PM Leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Client relations

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Construction Management degree

Engineering degree

OSHA 30

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Project ManagerCommercial Interiors | Renovations | National Clients

We're partnering with a growing commercial construction firm that specializes in interior renovations, tenant improvements, facility upgrades, and high-volume rollout projects for nationally recognized clients across the retail, restaurant, corporate, and commercial sectors.

This is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven organization where you'll have direct access to leadership, real influence on project success, and a clear path for long-term growth. We're seeking an experienced Project Manager, but we're also open to high-performing Assistant Project Managers who are ready to step into a Project Manager role and take ownership of their own projects.

What You'll Do

• Manage multiple commercial interior renovation and fit-out projects from preconstruction through closeout.

• Lead project schedules, budgets, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and overall project execution.

• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, superintendents, and internal teams to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service.

• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and construction documents to support project execution.

• Monitor project financials, forecasting, and cost controls throughout the project lifecycle.

• Conduct project meetings and proactively identify solutions to scheduling, field, and operational challenges.

• Partner closely with field teams to ensure safe, high-quality project delivery.

• Support estimating, budgeting, and value engineering efforts as needed.

• Maintain project documentation and reporting through project management software platforms.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects, or strong Assistant Project Managers ready to take the next step into a PM role.

• Experience with commercial interiors, tenant improvements, renovations, refreshes, remodels, or fit-out projects.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong understanding of scheduling, budgeting, RFIs, submittals, and change order management.

• Experience coordinating subcontractors and maintaining client relationships.

• Ability to review and interpret construction drawings and contract documents.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• OSHA 30 certification.

• Experience supporting retail, restaurant, corporate, facilities, or commercial interior construction projects.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to manage diverse projects for well-known national clients.

• Strong visibility to executive leadership and decision-makers.

• Clear career advancement opportunities in a growing organization.

• Autonomy, ownership, and the ability to make a direct impact.

• Mix of office and field exposure, with regional project involvement.

Ideal for a seasoned Project Manager seeking greater ownership or an ambitious Assistant Project Manager ready to step into a lead role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waldorf, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.84 - $43.27/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 to Hire position based out of Waldorf, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waldorf,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.

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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.