Construction Project Manager

Actalent • San Jose, CA • 8h ago

Job Title: Construction Project ManagerJob Description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead the $22M MEP infrastructure upgrade at a large manufacturing facility in the South Bay Area. This role entails serving as the lead onsite Project Manager responsible for field coordination, client communication, project financials, schedule oversight, invoicing, subcontractor management, and overall project execution. The successful candidate will transition to another local project upon the completion of the current project.

Responsibilities

Coordinate field activities and manage project site operations.

Communicate effectively with clients and manage project communications.

Oversee project financials, including invoicing, billing, cash flow forecasting, and cost tracking.

Manage subcontractor relationships and ensure timely project execution.

Work closely with Superintendents and Project Engineer to meet project objectives.

Ensure project completion safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Essential Skills

10+ years of construction project management experience.

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

Experience leading construction projects exceeding $10M.

Strong understanding of MEP systems.

Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, billing, and change management.

Ability to manage subcontractors and client relationships.

Experience in industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sectors.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience delivering industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or complex commercial construction projects.

Comfortable supporting highly engaged stakeholders.

Experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure projects.

Work Environment

This is a 100% onsite role, requiring presence at the project site 4-5 days per week. The position is based in the local Bay Area with no relocation assistance or per diem provided. The team consists of 2 Superintendents and 1 Project Engineer, emphasizing a collaborative and dynamic project leadership environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $184000.00/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 onsite position in San Jose,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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 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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