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Construction Project Manager

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$34 - $62.50/hr

Participate in pre-construction services, including estimating and value engineering. * Supervise ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical ...

Actalent

Project Manager

Des Plaines, IL

$34 - $62.50/hr

Participate in pre-construction services, including estimating and value engineering. * Supervise ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

Actalent

Construction Project Manager

Des Plaines, IL

$34 - $62.50/hr

Participate in pre-construction services, including estimating and value engineering. * Supervise ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

Acara Solutions

System Engineer

Buffalo Grove, IL

$50/hr

Temp (5 months) Industry: Manufacturing Compensation: $50.00/hr. Schedule: 40 hours/week - 1st shift About the Opportunity: * Provides support of existing products, drives Cost Value Engineering ...

Quanta Services

Project Manager II

Chicago, IL · On-site

... a temporary basis, be required to perform all aspects of their project management-related duties ... Performs value engineering and constructability reviews * Develops a procurement status report with ...

WEC Energy Group

Engineering Supervisor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$156K/yr

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a ... Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who ...

WEC Energy Group

Engineering Supervisor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$156K/yr

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a ... Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who ...

Actalent

Senior Estimator

Frankfort, IL

$57.69 - $67.31/hr

Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and evaluate value engineering opportunities ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

Actalent

Estimator

Des Plaines, IL

$48.08 - $64.90/hr

Identify potential scope gaps, cost risks, and value engineering opportunities. * Maintain current ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

Actalent

Estimator

Chicago, IL

$48.08 - $64.90/hr

Identify potential scope gaps, cost risks, and value engineering opportunities. * Maintain current ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

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Construction Project Manager

Actalent

Des Plaines, IL • On-site

$34 - $62.50/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Construction Project Manager - Government Construction

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee federal projects with a focus on effective project management, cost estimation, and team leadership.

  • Demonstrate highly effective project management tasks including due diligence, design review, value engineering, defining subcontract scopes, negotiating contracts, establishing and controlling schedules, and reviewing and approving scope changes.
  • Manage multiple projects along with a team of construction personnel on jobs ranging in size.
  • Accurately estimate project costs and author project scopes to potential bidders.
  • Coordinate field activities between ownership and the office.
  • Maintain general conditions and job costing.
  • Manage the entire project, including scheduling, purchasing, quality, and safety.
  • Participate in pre-construction services, including estimating and value engineering.
  • Supervise Project Engineer(s), Assistant Project Manager(s), and Construction Intern assigned to contracts or work orders.
  • Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners.
  • Serve as the point of contact for project management staff, architects, subcontractors, owners, and engineers.
  • Document and negotiate changes that may affect project completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners.
  • Provide on-site supervision and coordinate with other subcontractors and parties on-site.
  • Plan and manage all site activities by all sub-trades.
  • Ensure projects align with high standards of safety and quality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

  • Minimum 10+ years of construction project management experience, specifically in federal projects.
  • Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Understanding of construction law.
  • Adherence to company policies and regulations.
  • Customer service orientation.
  • Completion of OSHA 30-hour training.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred but not required).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DES PLAINES, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $62.50/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in DES PLAINES, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

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Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We're supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

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Business management consulting

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

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