Construction Manager

Job Description:

• Schedule projects in logical steps to meet budgets and deadlines.
• Determine labor, equipment, and material requirements via detailed discussions with Foreman in accordance with review of estimate.
• Monitor project via inspections to verify compliance with safety.
• Interpret, understand, and the ability to explain contract terms, whether sub or vendor contracts, or union contracts.
• Develop and monitor Schedule of Values both company’s and subcontractor’s verifying work completed matches amounts being billed.
• Tracking of project man hours and units completed, to verify against quantities billable.
• Review and understand specifications of each project.
• Budget tracking and understanding to make financial decisions regarding each owned project.
• Secure long term or specialized material or products.
• Evaluate construction methods, determine if best practices are being used for safety, quality, and production.
• Be proactive regarding delays, bad weather, emergencies and change of scope regarding each project.
• Cost and budget tracking.
• Understand how effectively managing the Planning, Cost, Time, Quality, Contracts, and Safety of each project can produce good results.
• Job site visits regularly to oversee production and to ensure safety protocols are being properly followed.
• Evaluate and report on subordinates, including subs, and relay information on both high and low performers.
• Continually develop relationships with existing clients as well as forming relationships with new clients.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of Construction Management experience
• Experience processing RFIs, Changer Orders and Submittals
• Experience managing projects from the field and the office 
• Experience Maintaining and managing project schedules 
• Experience with gas, water, sewer and electric utilities

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Princeton, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Princeton,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with 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. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $30 - $40