Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager | Lexington, KY or Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Ready to lead large-scale capital projects and take the next step in your career? Join a highly respected EPC firm supporting major power, infrastructure, industrial, and energy projects. You'll have the opportunity to manage projects from start to finish, work closely with clients, and grow into senior leadership roles within a collaborative, employee-focused organization.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

- Lead high-impact projects from pre-construction through closeout
- Manage complex capital projects with established, long-term clients
- Clear path into senior Project Manager and Program Manager roles
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Strong company culture with supportive leadership
- Mileage reimbursement for project-related travel
- 9/80 schedule available after onboarding period
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with employee ownership potential upon conversion
- Open in Lexington, KY and Chicago, IL

What You'll Be Doing

- Own project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety performance
- Lead construction teams, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Drive project planning, forecasting, reporting, and cost control
- Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
- Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities
- Support contract negotiations and project risk management
- Mentor Project Coordinators, Assistant PMs, and junior staff

What We're Looking For

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- 6+ years of Project Management experience within EPC, construction, industrial, energy, or infrastructure environments
- Experience managing complex projects from initiation through completion
- Strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, contracts, vendor management, and client-facing responsibilities
- Proven leadership and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Willingness to travel to project sites as needed

Preferred Backgrounds

- Transmission & Distribution (T&D)
- Power Generation
- Natural Gas / Midstream
- Oil & Gas
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Industrial Facilities
- Data Centers
- Large Capital Projects

Preferred Tools & Software

- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- Procore
- Cost Control & Scheduling Tools
- Earned Value Management
- Document Control Systems

Location & Schedule

- Hybrid opportunities available in Lexington, KY and Chicago, IL
- Combination of office, client-site, and project-site work
- Flexible scheduling environment with strong work-life balance
- Limited overnight travel, typically once per quarter

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager looking to lead major EPC and construction projects while joining a growing organization that offers long-term stability, career advancement, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on high-profile energy and infrastructure projects.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $93.00/hr. 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. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,KY. 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.

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 process due to a disability,
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
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