Mechanical Construction Project Manager

Description

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Construction expects the following abilities from the Construction Project Manager:

• Manage the pre‑construction, pre‑planning, and construction project scheduling process.
• Review and approve project budgets (labor, material, subcontractors) to determine allocation of resources from start to finish while maintaining budgetary constraints.
• Negotiate and create subcontractor contracts with external vendors to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
• Manage project finances, including profitability and cash flow, and be accountable for overall job profitability.
• Actively resolve design conflicts and collaborate with engineers, architects, and other trades to establish project specifications.
• Lead strategic planning, project submittals, RFI and change‑order processes; implement monthly cost reports and accurate cost projections.
• Recognize and implement change orders as necessary; approve payment supplier and subcontractor invoices.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Supervise subcontractors and support personnel; manage PE’s and APMs.
• Coordinate procurement of equipment and materials, scheduling logistics, and maintain client relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university, or 10+ years of related experience, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience leading construction projects up to $15 M in scope.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; consistent dependability and availability.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced construction office environment and manage documents related to work orders and personnel.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Project, Office, Excel, Word; experience with Auto Bid, Primavera P6 Scheduler, and Bluebeam is preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge and project management experience; ability to prepare a SWOT Analysis for projects.
• Experience in supervising subcontractors and procurement of vendors and suppliers.

• Construction
• Mechanical / MEP
• Project Management
• Construction Management
• RFI & Change Order
• Estimation
• Project Engineering

Pay range: $45.00 – $65.00/hr.

Benefits (subject to eligibility):

• 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 employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off / Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position in Georgetown, TX.

Final date to receive applications:
Anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

Contact: actalentaccom for reasonable accommodation requests.