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Job Title: Construction Project Manager

Job Description

The Construction Project Manager oversees commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. This hands-on leadership role manages subcontractors, project schedules, budgets, client relationships, and overall project execution while working closely with Superintendents and field teams. The position is ideal for a professional with a General Contractor background who is comfortable spending time in the field, solving project challenges, and contributing to process improvements within a growing, collaborative organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from award through closeout, overseeing all phases from preconstruction to final turnover.
• Lead subcontractor coordination and project execution, ensuring clear communication and alignment across all trades.
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules and budgets to guide project delivery.
• Monitor project costs, perform forecasting, and oversee profitability to ensure financial performance targets are met.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and all project documentation in an organized and timely manner.
• Utilize Procore and other construction management software to track, document, and manage project activities and workflows.
• Work directly with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to maintain strong relationships and align expectations.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety, and provide hands-on support to field operations.
• Partner closely with Superintendents to resolve project challenges, remove obstacles, and keep work on track.
• Coordinate procurement, material deliveries, and project resources to ensure timely availability of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget, aligning with company standards and client requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve project processes, efficiencies, and best practices as the organization continues to grow.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and maintaining consistent oversight and communication.
• Travel regularly to project sites within the designated radius to provide in-person leadership and oversight.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of commercial construction Project Management experience.
• Proven experience working for a General Contractor in a project management capacity.
• Strong subcontractor management and coordination experience across multiple trades.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Advanced skills in scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and project financial management.
• Proficiency with Procore and other construction management software tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with owners, architects, engineers, Superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Proven leadership and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Hands-on, field-oriented management style with a willingness to spend time on jobsites and support project teams as needed.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites within approximately a 150-mile radius.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Civil and sitework construction experience strongly preferred.
• Design-Build project experience is highly beneficial.
• North Carolina General Contractor License preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Experience delivering municipal, educational, recreational, and commercial projects.
• background in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Track record of delivering commercial construction projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Construction Management degree, General Construction License, or Procore Certification.
• Experience with parks and recreation projects, sports facility improvements, renovations, additions, bridges, and site development work.
• Comfort working in a growing company environment where processes evolve and continuous improvement is encouraged.
• Ability to take ownership of projects, contribute ideas, and help shape project delivery methods and organizational practices.

Work Environment

This role is primarily field-based, with a strong emphasis on jobsite presence and direct project oversight. The Construction Project Manager will regularly travel to project sites within approximately a 150-mile radius and may manage multiple projects at the same time. Day-to-day work involves close coordination with Superintendents, subcontractors, owners, architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders to ensure successful execution. Procore and other construction management technologies are used extensively to manage documentation, schedules, and communication. Projects may include commercial buildings, educational facilities, parks and recreation developments, sports facility improvements, renovations, additions, bridges, and site development work. A company vehicle is provided to support regular site travel. The culture emphasizes a close-knit, collaborative team environment, accessible leadership, and a strong backlog of work, offering the opportunity to make an immediate impact, take ownership, and grow alongside a company focused on building something special together.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Greensboro, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/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.

Company Truck Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Available 401(k) with 4% Company Match Profit Sharing Contributions to 401(k) Annual Performance Bonus Opportunities Opportunity to Grow Alongside a Growing Organization

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Greensboro, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Greensboro,NC.

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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