Project manager

Job Title: Project ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team in the design-build construction industry. You will be responsible for working directly with various project teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Currently, you will be engaged in a large-scale project of building 500 single-family homes in Colorado, expected to last the next 2-3 years. While most of our projects are commercial, including municipal, industrial, and storage units, this role offers a unique blend of responsibilities and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and assist with bid packages.

• Maintain and update project drawings, specifications, and documentation.

• Administer the submittal process and document control.

• Track budgets and report financial status to the owner and internally.

• Coordinate and communicate with subcontractors and project teams.

• Manage weekly progress meetings and documentation.

• Monitor field progress and quality.

• Assist with cost control, change orders, and project closeout.

• Enforce safety standards and maintain required certifications.

• Develop value engineering ideas to save money and/or improve timing and quality.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of commercial construction project management experience.

• Experience in budget reporting and financial status tracking.

• Proficiency in administering the submittal process and documentation control.

• Strong coordination and communication skills with subcontractors and project teams.

• Ability to enforce safety standards and maintain required certifications, including OSHA 30, CPR, First Aid, and MUST Safety.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in multi-family projects is a plus.

• Design-build project experience is advantageous.

Work Environment

The typical work hours are from 7 AM to 4:30 PM, with some Saturdays required if projects are behind schedule. The role involves 75% office work and 25% field work. You will be part of a small design-build construction company that supports multiple concurrent projects, including municipal, industrial, and storage units. The work environment includes a mix of office and field work with regular team meetings. This is a salaried position with no overtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brighton, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $110000.00/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 Brighton,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 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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