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Job Title: Construction Project Manager

Job Description

As a Sr Mechanical Project Manager, your role is pivotal in overseeing all aspects of assigned construction projects. You will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing financials, scheduling, change management, and contractor relations. Your leadership will be crucial in ensuring project success from preconstruction through construction phases.

Responsibilities

+ Serve as the primary point of contact with clients and oversee all project aspects including financial management, change management, scheduling, conflict resolution, and contractor relations.

+ Manage preconstruction and construction phases of assigned projects.

+ Assist in the development of project procurement documents for various delivery methods.

+ Oversee the cost/change management process for assigned projects.

+ Ensure proper service delivery by coordinating with contracted trades, vendors, consultants, and suppliers.

+ Partner with the Design Team to coordinate delivery of design packages with schedules for estimating, bidding, and construction.

+ Allocate project resources based on demands and adjust resource needs throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Draft and manage subcontract agreements and work scopes for all trade contractors.

+ Execute contractual risk protections and determine Builder’s Risk Insurance approach.

+ Emphasize safety as the top priority on the project, ensuring safe practices and addressing unsafe situations promptly.

+ Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations issued by OSHA, EPA, and other agencies.

+ Partner with governing authorities to understand requirements and develop plans to meet or exceed standards.

+ Establish work scopes for project team members and communicate expectations and responsibilities.

+ Facilitate information sharing across project team members to keep everyone informed of current project status.

+ Manage conflicts and disputes focusing on developing mutually acceptable solutions.

+ Promote team development by modeling effective performance and encouraging knowledge sharing.

+ Provide motivational and constructive feedback to team members.

+ Provide on-site leadership to motivate team members to meet project goals and adhere to responsibilities and milestones.

+ Set and manage project expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders.

Essential Skills

+ Project management expertise in construction and mechanical fields.

+ Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.

+ 5+ years of work experience in construction or a related job field.

+ Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

+ Experience in construction management, RFI, project coordination, commercial construction, and project engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with projects in various sectors such as healthcare, churches, data centers, and K-12.

Work Environment

The role requires a balance of on-site and office work, with approximately 50% of the time spent on construction sites and 50% in the office.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mesquite, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $65.00/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 Mesquite,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.