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Job Title: Residential Project Manager
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and manage project schedules, ensuring the timely completion of milestones. The role requires effective communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, as well as overseeing material procurement and delivery. You will confirm quality and coordinate installation, conduct site visits up to three times per week to monitor progress, and address any arising issues. Additionally, you will assist with creating estimates and tracking expenses using project management tools, utilizing software such as Houzz to streamline procurement and expense tracking.
Responsibilities
- Manage project schedules and ensure timely completion of milestones.
- Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Oversee material procurement and delivery; confirm quality and coordinate installation.
- Conduct site visits up to three times per week to monitor progress and address issues.
- Assist with creating estimates and tracking expenses using project management tools.
- Utilize software (e.g., Houzz) to streamline procurement and expense tracking.
Essential Skills
- Project management skills.
- Construction and construction management experience.
- Residential construction experience.
- 4 years within the construction industry.
- Experience with project management software.
- Project coordination and change order management.
- Estimation skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Strong background in residential construction.
- Hands-on experience in carpentry or similar trade preferred.
- Familiarity with estimating and material ordering.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and travel as needed (approx. 40%).
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid role with approximately 40% travel to construction sites. Join a great team and culture that is experiencing constant growth.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Northborough, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.84 - $43.27/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 Northborough,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 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.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $29 - $43