Construction Project Manager

Actalent • Summit, NJ • 13h ago

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join an interior carpentry subcontractor specializing in commercial interiors, including retail, office, and mixed-use commercial projects. This role will manage projects from award through closeout, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. The ideal candidate understands the fast-paced nature of interior buildouts and has hands-on experience managing finish carpentry, framing, millwork, doors/frames/hardware, and similar interior scopes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage multiple interior carpentry projects from contract award through closeout

Coordinate labor, material procurement, and subcontracted scopes

Develop and maintain project schedules aligned with GC and owner timelines

Review contracts, drawings, and specifications for scope clarity and risk

Manage budgets, job cost reporting, and change order pricing

Coordinate with General Contractors, superintendents, field crews, and vendors

Oversee submittals, RFIs, and project documentation

Attend job meetings, site walks, and coordination meetings as required

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project requirements

Support field teams to resolve constructability and sequencing challenges

Lead closeout activities including punchlists, billing, and turnover documentation

Required Experience & Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager

Experience working for an interior carpentry subcontractor or finishes trade

Background in retail, office, or commercial interior construction

Strong knowledge of interior scopes such as framing, drywall, millwork, doors/frames/hardware, and finish carpentry

Ability to manage multiple fast-track interior projects simultaneously

Strong understanding of construction documents and subcontractor coordination

Proficiency with project management tools (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Excel, etc.)

Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Summit, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.26 - $52.88/hr.

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 onsite position in Summit,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.

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