Construction Project Manager

Actalent • Elk Grove Village, IL • 2h ago

Job Title: Construction Project ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Project Manager to support turnover deliverables during the critical handover phase from construction to operations. This role is essential in ensuring all project documentation is complete, accurate, and delivered on time to enable a smooth transition to operations.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary liaison between the construction and operations teams during project turnover.

Coordinate, collect, and verify turnover deliverables including as-built drawings, red-line markups, construction document sets, O&M manuals, and other close-out documentation.

Maintain a clear tracking system for all turnover documentation to ensure timely delivery and accountability.

Work with stakeholders, contractors, designers, and internal teams to resolve gaps or discrepancies in deliverables.

Develop and manage turnover schedules, aligning with overall project timelines.

Organize handover meetings and facilitate knowledge transfer sessions between construction and operations teams.

Ensure documentation meets company standards and requirements for operational readiness.

Essential Skills

Experience in MEP, project management, construction management, or document control.

Familiarity with construction drawings, as-builts, submittals, and other project close-out deliverables.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Excellent communication skills to effectively bridge construction and operations teams.

Proficiency with project management tools and document management systems.

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with construction management with a background in utilities delivery.

Experience in data center delivery or other high-risk activity-centric construction.

Proficiency in MSFT programs including Teams, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Ability to read construction drawings.

Safety training certification.

Work Environment

The position is based in Chicago and requires the use of specific safety equipment, including a monitor, keyboard, headset, mouse, Class 2 Safety Helmet, Class 2 or higher vest, cut and impact resistant gloves, ANSI Z87.1 or higher safety glasses or visor, and composite toe work boots. The work environment may involve site walks with status updates, meetings with internal stakeholders, and alignment with the EHS team. The use of tools like Bluebeam and P6 is required if you have experience with P6. The role involves technical coordination with design, security, and integration teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/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 Elk Grove Village,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 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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