Project Manager in Des Plaines

Energy Jobline ZR; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee government projects in the Des Plaines, IL area. You will lead project teams, manage schedules and costs, and ensure safety and quality on site.

The role requires 10+ years of federal project management experience, OSHA 30, and strong communication skills. This is a contract-to-hire onsite position with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience, specifically in federal projects.
• Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Understanding of construction law.
• Adherence to company policies and regulations.
• Customer service.
• Completion of OSHA 30-hour training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate highly effective project management tasks including due diligence, design review, value engineering, defining subcontract scopes, negotiating contracts, establishing and controlling schedules, and reviewing and approving scope changes.
• Manage multiple projects along with a team of construction personnel on jobs ranging in size.
• Accurately estimate project costs and author project scopes to potential bidders.
• Coordinate field activities between ownership and the office.
• Maintain general conditions and job costing.
• Manage the entire project, including scheduling, purchasing, quality, and safety.
• Supervise Project Engineer(s), Assistant Project Manager(s), and Construction assigned to contracts or work orders.
• Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners.
• Plan and manage all site activities by all sub-trades.
• Ensure projects align with high standards of safety and quality.

Skills

Federal project management

Leadership

Decision making under pressure

Construction law

Policy compliance

Customer service

OSHA 30 training

Verbal and written communication

MS Project / MS Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Construction Project Manager - Government Construction

• Job Site:
• Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care
• North Chicago, IL 60064

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee federal projects with a focus on effective project management, cost estimation, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate highly effective project management tasks including due diligence, design review, value engineering, defining subcontract scopes, negotiating contracts, establishing and controlling schedules, and reviewing and approving scope changes.
• Manage multiple projects along with a team of construction personnel on jobs ranging in size.
• Accurately estimate project costs and author project scopes to potential bidders.
• Coordinate field activities between ownership and the office.
• Maintain general conditions and job costing.
• Manage the entire project, including scheduling, purchasing, quality, and safety.
• Participate in pre-construction services, including estimating and value engineering.
• Supervise Project Engineer(s), Assistant Project Manager(s), and Construction assigned to contracts or work orders.
• Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners.
• Serve as the point of contact for project management staff, architects, subcontractors, owners, and engineers.
• Document and negotiate changes that may affect project completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners.
• Provide on-site supervision and coordinate with other subcontractors and parties on-site.
• Plan and manage all site activities by all sub-trades.
• Ensure projects align with high standards of safety and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 10+ years of construction project management experience, specifically in federal projects.
• Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Understanding of construction law.
• Adherence to company policies and regulations.
• Customer service .
• Completion of OSHA 30-hour training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field ( but not required).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DES PLAINES, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $62.50/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
• 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 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 DES PLAINES, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in DES PLAINES,IL.

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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