×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Onsite Sr. Construction Project Manager

Job in Albany, Albany County, New York, 12201, USA
Listing for: Actalent
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-03-10
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager, Contracts Manager
  • Construction
    Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 62.5 - 86.53 USD Hourly USD 62.50 86.53 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Seeking Sr. Onsite Construction Project Manager for Billion Dollar Project in Clay, NY

Job Description

We are seeking a High-Level Project Manager for a significant construction project in Syracuse, NY. The role involves overseeing the direction, completion, and financial success of large or complex construction projects. This is a 12-month contract-to-hire position with a competitive salary and requires approximately 50 hours of work per week.

Responsibilities

* Serve as the on-site project manager responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a large or complex construction project or multiple small projects.

* Provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles.

* Determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress.

* Establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned.

* Build high-performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals.

* Leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and business models to make critical decisions.

* Deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks.

* Protect and promote the interests of the project and the client in all matters while demonstrating leadership qualities.

* Develop the project safety plan with corporate safety and provide jobsite leadership.

* Manage project financial forecasts, notice provisions, and billings to meet contract requirements.

* Create and manage a project-specific quality plan aligned with the Owner contract and contract documents.

* Create and manage a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documents.

* Provide leadership in motivating the project team and maintaining a positive work environment.

* Develop subcontracting strategies and review scopes to ensure the integrity of the buyout process.

* Implement and enforce all aspects of contracts and create risk mitigation plans.

* Assume accountability for the enrollment for insurance and bonds and manage the compliance process for trade contractors.

* Lead the development of the project estimate and manage the project team to meet contractual obligations.

* Lead project constructability and coordination reviews.

* Create CPM schedules for large and/or complex projects, recognizing potential schedule impacts and drafting prevention/mitigation plans.

* Develop a basic understanding of local market areas and create a networking strategy.

* Collaborate closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies.

* Participate actively in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships.

* Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members.

* Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.

* Interpret and translate organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals.

Essential Skills

* Construction management

* Commercial construction

* Estimation

* Site development

* Engineering

* Project management

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

* 8-20 years of field construction experience

* Previous experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing facility construction

* Experience leading a component of work or whole project valued at $30 million or larger on commercial/industrial construction projects in a PM role

Work Environment

The role requires full-time on-site work in a field trailer environment. There is also a downtown Syracuse office available. The first phase of the project covers 680 acres of the 1,400-acre site and is part of a multi-decade plan to expand domestic chip manufacturing, involving land clearing, mass grading, utility and infrastructure development, and stormwater management, among other activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albany, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62.50 - $86.53/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and…
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)

Job Posting Language
Employment Category
Education (minimum level)
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary