Project Manager - GC

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction projects in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on ownership from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating clients, field teams, and subcontractors to deliver on-time, on-budget projects.

You will guide planning, execution, and closeout activities, review plans, manage RFIs and change orders, and build strong client relationships while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction project management or related roles.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration knowledge.
• Experience handling RFIs, change orders, and construction documentation.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from preconstruction through closeout as the main coordinator.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, quality, and overall performance.
• Review plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate project engineers, field teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Identify risks and implement proactive solutions.
• Monitor financials and forecast project outcomes.
• Support preconstruction, estimating, and constructability reviews.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Mentor and develop project team members.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Scheduling

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Vista

Job description

Project Manager

Lead Landmark Construction Projects. Build Your Career. Make an Impact.

Are you a construction professional who thrives on taking ownership, solving complex challenges, and delivering successful projects from start to finish? Do you want more than just another Project Manager role?

We're looking for a high-performing Project Manager to join our growing team and help lead construction projects throughout Arizona. This is an opportunity to work with an organization that values leadership, accountability, integrity, and professional growth while offering a clear path for career advancement.

If you're driven, passionate about construction, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while serving as the central point of coordination between clients, field teams, subcontractors, design professionals, and company leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project schedules, budgets, quality, and overall project performance
• Leading project planning, execution, and closeout activities
• Reviewing plans, specifications, and construction documents
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Coordinating project engineers, field teams, subcontractors, and consultants
• Identifying project risks and proactively implementing solutions
• Monitoring project financials and forecasting project outcomes
• Supporting preconstruction, estimating, and constructability reviews
• Building strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Mentoring and developing project team members

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager in the construction industry
• Experience managing commercial construction projects
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration
• Experience handling RFIs, change orders, and construction documentation
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Vista or similar construction management software
• Estimating and preconstruction experience
• Strong understanding of constructability and project planning

Why Top Candidates Choose Us

Opportunity for rapid career growth

High level of project ownership and decision-making

Strong company culture built on integrity and accountability

Leadership team committed to employee development

Diverse and challenging construction projects

Opportunity to help shape and grow operations in Arizona

Collaborative, team-oriented environment where your contributions matter

The Type of Professional Who Thrives Here

You are someone who:

• Takes initiative and ownership
• Leads confidently and communicates effectively
• Builds trust with clients and team members
• Solves problems before they become issues
• Enjoys mentoring and developing others
• Wants to grow into sr leadership roles
• Is committed to delivering high-quality projects the right way

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Phoenix,AZ.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.