Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Description

* Serve as the primary point of contact between Employer and the GC's superintendent, ensuring seamless communication and coordination for all construction-related matters.

* Foster collaborative communication, facilitating effective coordination and information exchange between Employer teams and construction field personnel.

* Supervise all construction activities to ensure alignment with project objectives, specifications, and regulatory standards.

* Manage the construction schedule, monitoring progress towards milestones and critical paths to ensure timely project completion.

* Address and resolve construction issues or conflicts in collaboration with the GC's superintendent, applying solutions to maintain project momentum and quality.

* Compile and disseminate regular construction reports and updates to project stakeholders, highlighting construction initiatives, accomplishments, risks, and opportunities for further improvement.

* Enforce adherence to EHS standards and cGMP regulations throughout the construction phase.

* Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits (GEMBA) with the safety team to identify and mitigate potential hazards, promoting a safe working environment.

* Implement quality control measures to maintain construction standards and specifications, conducting regular inspections and quality assurance checks.

* Lead the construction team, providing guidance and promoting a collaborative and productive work environment conducive to achieving project success.

* Lead Risk Assessments at project milestones to identify potential risks and formulate mitigation strategies.

* Lead Constructability Design Reviews to ensure the project's design is feasible and practical for construction implementation.

* Define and communicate responsibilities for project deliverables, establishing approval limits and escalation procedures.

* Provide expertise in identifying project-specific risks, supporting risk assessment and evaluation of their cost and schedule impacts.

* Participate in periodic risk reviews and act as risk owner for designated risks.

* Be consulted on the Overall Master Schedule, including baseline updates and reporting, ensuring the project's schedule is comprehensive and realistic.

* Consulted on Schedule Development/Updates, ensuring that project scheduling is effective and supports the execution approach.

* Accountable for the verification of contractor schedules, ensuring they accurately reflect planned construction activities and timelines.

* Ensure the achievement of construction milestones, monitoring progress and coordinating necessary adjustments to maintain project timelines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portsmouth, NH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.17 - $86.96/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,NH.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.

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 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.

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