Project Manager

The Project Manager plays a critical role in guiding residential construction projects from pre-construction through completion, with a strong emphasis on client experience, cost control, and schedule management. This role is highly involved in the front end of projects and helps retain clients by successfully moving them from design through construction.

• Manage projects once the pre-construction fee is paid and guide clients through design, budgeting, and construction phases.
• Coordinate design efforts with in-house teams or external architects.
• Update budgets and estimates at multiple design milestones (50%, 75%, and 90% drawings).
• Review drawings, contractor bids, and negotiate contracts with clients.
• Manage construction activities for projects that proceed to build.
• Oversee 10–15 concurrent projects, depending on size and complexity.
• Manage residential projects ranging from $200K to $1M in value.
• Collaborate with internal teams, leadership, and virtual assistants to ensure operational efficiency.
• Support operational systems, workflows, and continuous process improvements.
• Play a key role in client communication, satisfaction, and retention throughout the project lifecycle.

• 5–10 years of residential single-family construction experience.
• Residential construction project management, particularly custom homes.
• Budgeting, estimating, and bid review.
• Contract review and negotiation.
• Drawing review and design coordination.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail with a focus on margins and financial performance.
• Collaborative mindset with strong organizational skills.

• Permitting experience is a plus.
• Experience working on ADU projects is a plus.

Work in a small, growing residential construction firm with approximately 16 internal employees and additional virtual support staff. Join a team of 4 Project Managers. Projects are highly collaborative with close interaction with ownership and leadership. Enjoy a family-friendly culture with an emphasis on work-life balance. Participate in quarterly employee engagement events. Experience less bureaucracy than large general contractors, allowing for faster decision-making and greater autonomy.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Petersburg, FL.

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $48.08/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 Saint Petersburg,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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 : $43 - $48