Onsite Sr. Construction Project Manager
Job in
Albany, Albany County, New York, 12201, USA
Listed on 2026-03-10
Listing for:
Actalent
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-03-10
Job specializations:
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager, Contracts Manager -
Construction
Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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…
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