About this role
Job Title: Construction Project Manager Job DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Construction Project Manager to lead and develop high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring. The role involves ensuring regular feedback is shared with staff, motivating the project team, and maintaining a positive work environment. Effective communication with owners, architects, and subcontractors regarding project risks, timetables, costs/budgets, and change management is crucial.Responsibilities • Lead and develop high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring. • Ensure timely completion of employee performance appraisals and share regular feedback. • Motivate the project team and maintain a positive work environment. • Communicate with owners, architects, and subcontractors regarding project risks, timetables, costs/budgets, and change management. • Determine and define scope of work and deliverables. • Establish project staffing requirements and work plans for each project phase. • Prepare project manuals, work category descriptions, and other necessary bid package components. • Manage the construction management (CM) bid process and conduct post-bid reviews. • Serve as a team member on hard bid teams when needed. • Set project-specific goals related to schedule, safety, accounting, labor relations, equal employment opportunity (EEO), and data processing/reporting. • Assess and maintain client relationships, focusing on construction leadership and facility maintenance. • Manage owner communications about project risks, schedules, budgets, and logistics. • Coordinate project planning services like estimating, scheduling, and value engineering with the Project Planning Leader. • Oversee the processing of all project information documents, including contracts, bulletins, field work orders, and change orders. • Review client needs against contractual obligations to ensure proper service delivery. • Establish subcontract agreements and work scopes, communicating expectations and responsibilities. • Clarify expectations and performance requirements through various project-related meetings and interactions. • Lead trade contractor relations. Essential Skills • Proficiency in project management and construction management. • Experience in project coordination and commercial construction. • Strong skills in project engineering. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management. • Minimum of 7 years of commercial construction experience. Work EnvironmentJoin a nationally recognized company where every employee is an owner. As part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, each employee shares in the collective success and wealth of the company. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health insurance, 401K contributions, professional development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.87 - $48.08/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 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.
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