Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project ManagerJob Description

This Construction Project Manager role supports a growing commercial construction operation with a strong focus on concrete work and self-performed scopes. The position offers the opportunity to help build and expand a new market while benefiting from the stability, long-term employee tenure, and supportive culture of an established contractor. You will oversee commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout, collaborating closely with field operations and superintendents to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring all phases are executed effectively and efficiently.
• Manage project budgets, including cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting to maintain profitability and alignment with client expectations.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using appropriate scheduling tools, coordinating with field operations and subcontractors to meet milestones and deadlines.
• Coordinate closely with superintendents and field teams to plan work, address field challenges, and ensure safe, high-quality execution of concrete and other construction scopes.
• Oversee self-performed concrete work, where applicable, including planning, sequencing, and resource coordination to optimize productivity and quality.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining clear, consistent communication and building strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate effective collaboration among project stakeholders, including design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and closeout materials, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Utilize project management, estimating, and scheduling software to plan, track, and report on project progress and performance.
• Prepare and manage billing processes, including AIA billing, to ensure accurate, timely invoicing and alignment with contract requirements.
• Support estimating activities as needed, including reviewing plans, preparing conceptual budgets, and assisting with bid proposals.
• Travel to project sites to conduct meetings, review progress, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with project goals and safety standards.
• Promote a culture of long-term partnership, professionalism, and continuous improvement within the project team and across the organization.

Essential Skills

• Proven commercial construction project management experience overseeing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and cost controls while maintaining high quality standards.
• Experience communicating directly with clients and building strong, trust-based relationships.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with field operations teams and superintendents to coordinate work in the field.
• Capability to travel to project sites as required to support project oversight and coordination.
• Stable work history with a clear interest in long-term employment and career development.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of commercial construction processes, sequencing, and project delivery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Concrete construction experience, particularly with self-performed concrete scopes, is highly preferred.
• Background in industrial, warehouse, healthcare, institutional, or large commercial projects.
• Experience using Procore or similar construction project management software.
• Familiarity with estimating software and participation in estimating and preconstruction activities.
• Experience with scheduling software for developing and maintaining detailed project schedules.
• Knowledge of AIA billing processes and documentation.
• Construction management experience and education are beneficial.
• Estimation experience and the ability to contribute to budgeting and bidding efforts.

Work Environment

The role involves a combination of office-based work and regular visits to active project sites. In the office, you will use construction project management, estimating, scheduling, and billing software to plan and coordinate work. On job sites, you will collaborate directly with field operations and superintendents in a dynamic construction environment. The company culture emphasizes long employee tenure, minimal micromanagement, and long-term career growth, offering a supportive setting where professionals can build lasting careers and play a meaningful role in establishing and expanding the presence in a new market.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401k Health Insurance Dental Insurance Technology provided

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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