• Project Manager

    Actalent (Sumner, WA)


    Job Title: Project Manager

    Job Description

    This role offers the opportunity to influence company strategy, mentor emerging leaders, and manage impactful projects. You will work closely with ownership and upper management to shape the future of our organization.

    Responsibilities

    + Mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers to ensure adherence to company procedures.

    + Provide feedback to leadership on performance and areas for improvement.

    + Prepare key individuals for advancement opportunities through coaching and guidance.

    + Collaborate with estimators on upcoming public projects.

    + Participate in bid reviews and provide strategic input where applicable.

    + Research and identify potential projects for inclusion in the bidding pipeline.

    + Assist with estimating processes for targeted projects.

    + Contribute to employee review processes and offer insights on company operations.

    + Support future hiring efforts for Project Managers.

    + Host internal preconstruction meetings and assist in resource allocation.

    + Develop project schedules and manage project scope.

    + Support project buyout and budget review/modification as needed.

    + Oversee change management and schedule updates.

    + Attend weekly project meetings and maintain cost tracking.

    + Manage project billings, monthly WIPs, and budget reviews.

    + Communicate budget changes and operational impacts to leadership.

    + Assign tasks to Project Engineers, ensuring compliance with documentation requirements.

    + Lead project closeout activities and conduct post-job reviews with the project team.

    + Act as a trusted advisor to owners and leadership, offering insights and recommendations.

    + Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and professional growth.

    Essential Skills

    + 5-10 years experience as a project manager directly with a civil subcontractor.

    + Direct experience with earthwork and underground utilities.

    + Exposure to both public and private works' projects.

    + Experience in approving change orders, cost tracking, scheduling, and all primary PM responsibilities.

    + Proven experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.

    + Strong understanding of preconstruction, estimating, and project execution processes.

    + Excellent leadership, communication, and mentorship skills.

    + Ability to analyze budgets, manage changes, and ensure financial accountability.

    + Familiarity with public and private sector construction projects.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with construction management, change order approval, and civil construction.

    + Knowledge in utilities, cost tracking, budgeting, and heavy civil projects.

    + Estimation and project management experience in private construction.

    Work Environment

    100% on site. Will be at project sites and office when not at project sites. Office located in Washington. The work culture is family-oriented with growth potential and consistent project availability.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Sumner, WA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

     

    Competitive internal benefits

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Sumner,WA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 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.