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Job Title: Construction Senior Project ManagerJob Description

A leading mechanical construction firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee projects in the Apex, NC area. This role requires independent leadership and minimal oversight, with a focus on managing complex mechanical construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. Candidates with strong experience in mechanical construction will be prioritized.

Responsibilities

+ Lead pre-construction planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

+ Review and approve budgets for labor, materials, and subcontractors.

+ Negotiate and draft subcontractor agreements to support project goals.

+ Manage project financials, including profitability and cash flow.

+ Monitor cost-to-complete against initial bid proposals.

+ Resolve design conflicts across trades in collaboration with engineers and architects.

+ Oversee strategic planning, submittals, RFIs, and change order processes.

+ Implement monthly cost reports and accurate cost projections.

+ Recommend construction methods, timelines, and value engineering options.

+ Approve supplier and subcontractor invoices.

+ Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

+ Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and procurement of materials and equipment.

+ Maintain and grow client relationships.

+ Identify and pursue future project opportunities.

+ Manage CAD, fabrication, and field labor resources.

+ Enforce site safety and cleanliness protocols.

+ Provide direct oversight of subcontractors and indirect coordination with field personnel and internal support teams.

+ Supervise Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.

Essential Skills

+ Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

+ Reliability and adaptability in a fast-paced construction environment.

+ Organizational skills with strong document management capabilities.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Office Suite.

+ Deep understanding of mechanical systems and project management.

+ Ability to train estimating staff on technical aspects of project delivery.

+ Skilled in vendor and supplier procurement.

+ Ability to prepare SWOT analyses for current and future projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or 10+ years of relevant experience.

+ Minimum of 5 years leading construction projects up to $15M in scope.

+ Experience with AutoBid, P6 Scheduler, and Bluebeam preferred.

+ Field experience early in career for hands-on oversight of project quality.

+ Life Science/Pharma project experience required.

Work Environment

The role involves traveling to job sites in North Carolina and working on-site out of the Apex office. As part of a leading mechanical contractor expanding their presence in North Carolina, the work environment is dynamic, requiring frequent interaction with various stakeholders and adherence to safety and cleanliness protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Apex, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.89 - $95.00/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 Apex,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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.