Project Manager

Job Description

• We are seeking a skilled Project Manager with extensive experience in ground-up building construction, interior fit and finish, and building renovations.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing subcontractors, vendors, and craft employees, ensuring successful project completion on time and within budget.
• A strong ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and submittals is essential.

• Provide overall contract management for construction, including direct supervision of superintendents, subcontractors, and other construction-related personnel.
• Direct planning, coordination, and execution of work to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion while maintaining a safe workplace and fostering client relationships.
• Assure projects meet all company standards for quality control.
• Act as the primary point of contact with the client and manage the construction contract.
• Utilize drawings and specifications to determine comprehensive project scopes for procuring materials and signing up subcontractors.
• Document and manage project correspondence, including submittal management, RFI management, and legal notices with the Owner, Engineer, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ensure work is completed safely and that the quality of work performed exceeds expectations while managing any field issues that arise.
• Compile cost estimates for changed conditions, negotiate change orders with the Owner and Engineer, and review change order pricing with subcontractors.
• Develop detailed project CPM schedules and update weekly, forecasting the required subcontracted workforce, as well as labor, heavy equipment, and rentals.
• Pre-plan and determine means, methods, materials, and tools required for completing work tasks.

• 5+ years of experience in contract management for building construction and subcontractor management.
• 5+ years of experience leading a construction team to complete a project.
• Ability to travel within a 1.5-hour radius of the Albany area when needed.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and the ability to complete an in-house jobsite safety audit.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Outlook, and other basic computer software.
• Experience in RFI management, project coordination, change order negotiation, and project management.

• Bachelors degree preferred but not required.
• Exposure to construction projects related to new ground-up buildings, including excavation and foundations, and/or renovation projects including interior fit and finish replacements and building additions.
• Familiarity with managing large projects with multiple subcontractors on site.
• Experience working on hard dollar bid municipal projects.
• Background in construction cost estimating and change order negotiation.

• The role involves working both in the office and visiting job sites when necessary.
• Our company, being family-owned, offers a profit-sharing program during successful years.
• We handle a variety of projects, including K-12, civil, municipal, commercial, private, and public sectors.
• We pride ourselves on minimal micromanagement, expecting our Project Managers to efficiently manage their projects, uphold our reputation with customers, and contribute to the company's success.

The pay range for this position is $47.00 - $57.00/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 WATERVLIET,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 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.

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