Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager Job Description The Construction Project Manager serves as an owneru2019s representative, overseeing multiple large-scale, ground-up commercial construction projects, with a strong preference for multifamily developments. This role focuses on delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget while managing permitting processes and leading negotiations with general contractors and subcontractors. The position offers significant autonomy to shape standard operating procedures and contribute to the growth of internal self-perform capabilities. Responsibilities + Oversee multiple ground-up commercial construction projects, with a focus on multifamily developments valued at $12 million and above. + Act as an owneru2019s representative, ensuring that project goals align with ownership objectives and long-term investment strategies. + Manage all phases of construction projects, including planning, scheduling, execution, and closeout. + Ensure projects meet quality standards, budget targets, and schedule milestones. + Coordinate and manage permitting activities to ensure timely approvals and compliance with applicable regulations. + Lead negotiations with general contractors and subcontractors to secure favorable terms and maintain strong working relationships. + Review, process, and manage change orders, ensuring proper documentation, cost control, and impact assessment on schedule and budget. + Oversee project coordination activities among internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders. + Implement and refine standard operating procedures for general contracting processes to improve efficiency and consistency. + Provide leadership and direction to construction teams as the organization expands its self-perform capabilities. + Use construction management software to track progress, manage documents, and report on project status. + Monitor project risks and issues, proactively addressing challenges to keep projects on track. + Prepare and present project updates, reports, and recommendations to ownership and internal stakeholders. Essential Skills + Proven experience in ground-up commercial construction, preferably with multifamily projects valued at $12 million or more. + Demonstrated ability to lead and manage construction teams on complex, large-scale projects. + Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management. + Proficiency with construction management software such as Microsoft Project, Procore, and Bluebeam. + Experience with change order management, including evaluation, documentation, and negotiation. + Hands-on experience in project coordination across multiple stakeholders and project phases. + Ability to negotiate effectively with general contractors and subcontractors. + Solid understanding of permitting processes and regulatory requirements for commercial construction. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with ownership, contractors, and internal teams. + Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions that align with ownership objectives. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience working on the ownership or owneru2019s representative side of construction projects is highly beneficial. + Experience in developing or implementing standard operating procedures for general contracting processes. + Experience contributing to or growing self-perform construction capabilities within an organization. + Familiarity with long-term investment-driven construction strategies and portfolio-based project oversight. + Strong analytical skills to assess project performance, financial implications, and value optimization opportunities. + Ability to build and maintain long-standing professional relationships with contractors, partners, and stakeholders. Work Environment This role is based in a centrally located office near 90th and Dodge, providing convenient access to project sites and regional partners. The office environment is relaxed and business casual, supporting a professional yet comfortable atmosphere. The organization maintains multiple investments and long-term relationships, offering a stable and growth-oriented setting. Team members benefit from very competitive profit-sharing and internal investment opportunities, aligning individual success with the success of the portfolio. The position provides meaningful autonomy, including the opportunity to shape standard operating procedures and gain valuable experience on the client ownership side of construction projects. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, weu2019ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACu2014with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. 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Created: 2026-04-29