Project Manager

Job Title: Project ManagerJob DescriptionThe Project Manager will lead core, shell, and tenant improvement scopes on large-scale data center and mission critical construction projects. This role oversees civil, structural steel, concrete, building envelope, roofing, and interior fit-out activities while coordinating subcontractors, field teams, MEP partners, and design teams. The Project Manager manages schedules, budgets, RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, QA/QC, and overall project execution to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage core, shell, and tenant improvement scopes on large-scale data center and mission critical construction projects.
• Oversee civil and site work, including structural steel, concrete, building envelope, roofing, and interior fit-out activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, field teams, MEP partners, and design teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules to keep work progressing on time.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, and financial tracking to ensure projects remain within budget.
• Administer RFIs, submittals, and change orders, ensuring timely review, approval, and documentation.
• Direct procurement activities, including sourcing materials and equipment and managing vendor relationships.
• Perform constructability reviews to identify risks, improve efficiency, and enhance project outcomes.
• Implement and oversee QA/QC processes to ensure work quality meets project specifications and standards.
• Drive change management processes, including evaluating impacts and communicating changes to stakeholders.
• Facilitate trade coordination among multiple disciplines to prevent conflicts and maintain productivity.
• Communicate clearly with project stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Lead and support project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a strong safety culture.
• Use Procore, Bluebeam, and BIM platforms to manage documentation, coordination, and project information.
• Ensure all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project goals and contractual requirements.

Essential Skills

• Strong background in core and shell construction, including civil and site work, structural steel, concrete, and building envelope.
• Proven experience managing tenant improvement scopes and interior fit-out work.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, trades, and field teams on complex construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to perform constructability reviews and support effective trade coordination.
• Hands-on experience with QA/QC processes to ensure adherence to project specifications and quality standards.
• Proficiency in procurement activities, including material and equipment sourcing and vendor coordination.
• Strong skills in cost forecasting, budget management, and change management for construction projects.
• Experience developing and managing detailed project schedules.
• Experience with mission critical or data center construction projects (highly preferred).
• Proficiency in Procore for project and document management.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam for drawing review, markup, and collaboration.
• Experience working with BIM platforms for coordination and visualization.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate issues and implement solutions.
• Demonstrated team leadership skills with the ability to guide and motivate project teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• background in managing large-scale construction projects with multiple trades and complex scopes.
• Experience in mission critical environments where reliability and uptime are essential.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with subcontractors, design teams, and MEP partners.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, schedule-driven project environments.
• Attention to detail in documentation, reporting, and quality control.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and priorities while maintaining project objectives.

Work EnvironmentThis position is 100% onsite at active construction sites for large-scale data center and mission critical projects. The Project Manager works closely with field teams, subcontractors, and partners in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on safety, schedule adherence, and quality delivery. The role follows a travel schedule of 10 days on and 4 days off, requiring regular presence on project sites. Work involves frequent coordination meetings, on-site walkthroughs, and use of construction technologies such as Procore, Bluebeam, and BIM platforms. The environment emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and a strong commitment to safe and efficient project execution. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $200000.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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