Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager Job Description We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the planning, design coordination, and execution of multiple concurrent retrofit, renovation, expansion, and tenant improvement projects across the U.S. fulfillment and industrial facilities network. This role encompasses full project lifecycle management, from preconstruction planning through construction execution, commissioning, and operational handoff. Responsibilities Manage approximately 5-10 projects simultaneously, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and project delivery. Partner closely with architects, engineers, design consultants, contractors, and internal business stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with standards. Drive preconstruction efforts including budgeting, estimating, design reviews, scheduling, constructability reviews, and risk management. Oversee construction execution, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements. Negotiate and manage construction, procurement, and labor contracts. Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain delivery commitments. Provide project reporting, financial updates, forecasts, and executive-level communication. Support fulfillment centers, distribution facilities, manufacturing environments, and industrial operations across assigned regions. Travel approximately 20% to project sites, typically within a regional territory. Essential Skills End-to-End Construction & Preconstruction Management. Proven experience managing projects from concept and design through construction, commissioning, and operational handoff. Multi-Project Management in Retrofit / Tenant Improvement Environments. Successfully managed 5-10 concurrent projects in fast-paced operational environments. Industrial / Commercial Construction Expertise. Experience supporting fulfillment centers, distribution centers, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and large commercial facilities. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related technical field. Experience managing commercial and/or industrial construction projects. Proven ability to coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and design teams. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships. Contract negotiation and procurement experience. Ability to travel regionally as needed. Work Environment This position offers a flexible, fully remote work environment with approximately 20% travel required. The candidate will manage 5-10 projects at a time, with 3-4 months of preconstruction work followed by 6-8 weeks of on-site construction. The role requires travel to project sites, which can be adapted to fit the individual's schedule. Preferred locations include Kentucky, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Texas, Illinois, the Midwest, and the Northeast. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $68.00/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 & 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) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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. 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options. 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