Senior Project Manager

Actalent; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid/remote work flexibility

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee preconstruction and construction projects from York, PA, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are controlled while coordinating with architects, engineers, clients, and contractors.

The role requires strong leadership, contract management, and the ability to manage multiple projects, with a hybrid work arrangement and travel as needed. You will mentor junior staff and drive project profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or construction-related discipline preferred.
• 5 years of experience as a Project Manager.
• Proficiency with construction documentation, accounting, and project management software.
• Experience with direct reports (engineers, APMs, or CM's).

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts, proposals, AIA agreements, fees, and change orders.
• Prepare and manage project schedules, budgets, cost analyses, bid packages, bid tabs, and Division 01 specifications.
• Oversee bidding and procurement processes, including handling RFIs, vendor pricing, contractor selection, and subcontractor coordination.
• Manage construction execution with daily oversight, quality control, safety reviews, risk management, and authority to correct or stop deficient work.
• Monitor financial performance, approve invoices, manage invoicing, and ensure projects meet budget and profit targets.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors, and participate in client presentations and business development.
• Communicate project status across teams and leadership, ensuring compliance with company policies and proper resource utilization.
• Identify process improvements, new technologies, and industry best practices, pursuing ongoing professional development.

Skills

5 years of PM experience

Contract management

Project scheduling & budgeting

Coordination with architects/engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/construction field

Tools

Project management software

Construction documentation systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee preconstruction and construction projects, ensuring effective management of scope, budget, schedule, and coordination with architects, engineers, clients, and contractors.

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee preconstruction and construction projects, ensuring effective management of scope, budget, schedule, and coordination with architects, engineers, clients, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts, proposals, AIA agreements, fees, and change orders.
• Prepare and manage project schedules, budgets, cost analyses, bid packages, bid tabs, and Division 01 specifications.
• Oversee bidding and procurement processes, including handling RFIs, vendor pricing, contractor selection, and subcontractor coordination.
• Manage construction execution with daily oversight, quality control, safety reviews, risk management, and authority to correct or stop deficient work.
• Monitor financial performance, approve invoices, manage invoicing, and ensure projects meet budget and profit targets.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors, and participate in client presentations and business development.
• Communicate project status across teams and leadership, ensuring compliance with company policies and proper resource utilization.
• Identify process improvements, new technologies, and industry best practices, pursuing ongoing professional development.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or construction-related discipline preferred.
• 5 years of experience as a Project Manager.
• Proficiency with construction documentation, accounting, and project management software.
• Experience with direct reports (engineers, APM’s, or CM’s).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction and estimation.
• Design-build project experience preferred.
• Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Strong understanding of contracts, bidding, procurement, and change management.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule and budget objectives.

Work Environment

The position is based in the York, PA office, with occasional job site visits within 1 to 1.5 hours of the office. Included travel may progress statewide, which may vary by project load. Employees can expect a collaborative and design-driven culture with a focus on teamwork and thoughtful problem-solving. The organization offers integrated, end-to- end project exposure, working across industries such as manufacturing, food & beverage, healthcare, and education. The role also offers hybrid work flexibility when project workload allows, providing a balance between office collaboration and remote work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of York, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/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.

• Medical Benefits Three Capital Blue Cross PPO High-Deductible Health Plan options. Preventive care covered at 100%. HSA-eligible plans with company contributions. Low employee premiums, including a $0 employee-only option on the base medical plan. Health Savings Account (HSA) Company contributes $240 annually to employee HSAs. Employees can make additional pre-tax contributions. Funds roll over year to year and remain with the employee if they leave the company.
• Dental & Vision Comprehensive dental coverage, including preventative care covered at 100%. Orthodontia benefits available for dependents. Vision plan includes annual eye exams, lenses, and frame allowances.
• Retirement 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options available. 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution that is immediately vested. Potential discretionary profit-sharing contributions based on company performance.
• Income & Family Protection Company-paid life insurance equal to 1x annual salary (up to $175,000). Additional voluntary life insurance available for employees, spouses, and children. Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage included.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays 120 hours (3 weeks) PTO to start for employees with 0-5 years of service. PTO increases with tenure. Up to 40 hours can be carried over annually. Multiple paid holidays plus a floating holiday.
• Professional Development Tuition reimbursement covering 75% of coursework up to $5,250 per year. Monthly in-house training and professional development opportunities. Support for professional registrations and licensure. Company pays most professional organization membership fees.
• Work Environment Perks Flexible work schedules. Hybrid/remote work capabilities where applicable. Professional casual environment. Employee events, luncheons, referral incentives, and service recognition programs.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in York,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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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