Project Manager - Non IT 4

Job Title: Construction Project Manager (Non-IT) Job Description This contract role offers an opportunity to lead complex building infrastructure and interior renovation projects across Massachusetts, managing them from initial scope through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout. You will oversee multiple capital projects simultaneously, ensure they are delivered on time and within budget, and serve as the primary point of contact for the client and project teams. The position is home-office based with regular travel to job sites and focuses on occupied space renovations, building systems upgrades, and select ground-up construction efforts. Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end delivery of construction projects, from initial scope definition through design, construction, commissioning, punchlist, and closeout.
- Act as the primary -level contact for the client throughout each project, maintaining strong relationships and guiding stakeholders through all phases.
- Gather and engage stakeholders to finalize project scope, ensuring alignment with client objectives and project constraints.
- Develop project-specific goals, strategies, schedules, and budgets that meet both client needs and organizational standards.
- Establish and maintain clear project success criteria and ensure all team members understand and work toward these objectives.
- Prepare detailed project budgets based on historical and market data and a clearly defined set of assumptions, and manage performance against those budgets.
- Develop and maintain master project schedules across multiple concurrent projects, managing critical milestones to ensure timely completion.
- Coordinate and perform due diligence activities as needed, supporting internal teams with necessary project information and analysis.
- Prepare and issue RFPs for architectural, engineering, vendor, and contractor services, ensuring comprehensive scopes and clear expectations.
- Manage the full bidding process, including evaluation of proposals, vendor selection, and onboarding of architectural, engineering, and contracting firms.
- Direct architectural and engineering firms to produce complete design documents, reviewing progress and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
- Oversee the submittal process in collaboration with the architectural and engineering firm, ensuring timely review and approval of materials and shop drawings.
- Support contractors in properly mobilizing to job sites, coordinating logistics and resolving issues to keep projects on track.
- Manage construction contractors through the entire construction lifecycle, including site activities, quality control, commissioning, punchlist, and closeout.
- Forecast monthly project spend in alignment with the clients capital plan, proactively identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
- Facilitate all critical project meetings and coordination sessions with internal and external stakeholders, driving decisions and documenting outcomes.
- Maintain open, transparent communication with clients, vendors, stakeholders, and internal partners throughout the project lifecycle, documenting expectations and escalating issues appropriately.
- Understand and consistently deliver on defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for project performance, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
- Manage all aspects of construction projects including budgeting, scheduling, submittals, change orders, and risk mitigation.
- Direct level project management services on client projects, providing leadership, oversight, and strategic guidance.
- Monitor vendor and project team performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and quality standards.
- Identify potential liabilities and risks, implement risk management and mitigation strategies, and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
- Simultaneously manage approximately 1012 projects, typically ranging from $200,000 to $2 million, including both in-flight and new project kickoffs.
- Oversee a diverse portfolio of projects such as boilers, chillers, generators, parking lots, roofs, cooling towers, interior renovations of occupied spaces, and select ground-up construction.
- Travel throughout the Massachusetts region, visiting job sites at least every other week and often once or twice per week as project needs require.

Essential Skills

- At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager or in a similar project leadership role.
- 10+ years of experience managing end-to-end building infrastructure projects from design through closeout.
- 10+ years of experience in forecasting and budgeting for construction or capital projects.
- Hands-on project management experience; this should not be the first non-general-contractor project management role.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, typically 1012 projects ranging from $200,000 to $2 million.
- Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and construction documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, submittals, and change orders.
- Experience managing interior fit-out and building infrastructure projects, including occupied space renovations.
- Experience with building infrastructure systems such as boilers, chillers, generators, parking lots, roofs, and cooling towers.
- Experience in project coordination and stakeholder management across diverse teams.
- Strong analytical skills and a high level of organization to manage complex, concurrent projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate with clients and project teams to achieve project goals.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with executive-level internal and external clients, architects, contractors, and client representatives.
- Extensive knowledge and practical use of MS Office applications.
- Proficiency with MS Project or similar project scheduling software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
- Experience providing -level project management services on client projects.
- Experience preparing RFPs for vendor and contractor services and managing the selection process.
- Knowledge of vendor and project team performance management to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
- Understanding of potential liabilities and risk identification, management, and mitigation within construction projects.
- Experience managing and nurturing client relationships over the full project lifecycle.
- Any prior experience working with utility-related projects or utility companies is preferred.
- Experience working in an owners representative capacity is advantageous.

Work Environment This is a contract position based out of a home office in the Worcester, Massachusetts area, with regular travel to job sites across the state. You will typically work a standard weekday shift from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role involves visiting active construction and renovation sites, including occupied spaces, building infrastructure projects, and occasional ground-up construction. You will use standard office technology such as MS Office and MS Project, participate in 12 rounds of virtual interviews during the hiring process, and collaborate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and client stakeholders. The work environment is fast-paced and project-driven, with responsibility for multiple concurrent projects and a strong emphasis on clear communication, safety, and adherence to schedules and budgets.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $77.00 - $77.00/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 position based out of Boston, MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Boston,MA. About Actalent

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