Construction Manager- Chicago

Job Title: Construction Manager

Job Description

The Construction Manager is responsible for managing new builds, renovations, and expansions of Fulfillment Centers across the United States. The role involves effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preconstruction management for retrofit, expansion, and initiative industrial building projects/programs.
• Manage all aspects of design, schedule, and budgeting, ensuring coordination and risk mitigation for on-time delivery.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of projects/programs.
• Ensure compliance with design criteria, spending, and transaction policies, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of projects/programs.
• Obtain and document all specifics regarding projects from site selection and transaction management.
• Coordinate engineering and architectural specifications for each building type, including site surveys and existing drawings.
• Coordinate initial architectural design and permit submittals as required.
• Develop and provide supporting documents for lease execution, such as site plans and phasing plans.
• Create construction estimates for capital requests and other planning efforts.
• Manage due diligence, utility, and other coordination efforts prior to construction hand-off.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation for construction handoff, uploaded to Procore.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a comparable field.
• At least 7 years of experience in construction management or a related area.
• Experience in project management for retrofits and/or new builds in commercial or industrial construction.
• Familiarity with a variety of design and construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Project management accreditation (PMP® or similar).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in at least two disciplines within the construction industry, such as General Contracting, Owner’s Representation, or Commercial Development.
• Success in communicating project requirements to various audiences.
• Experience in facilities management or similar roles.
• Program management of concurrent projects.
• All candidates must be export control eligible.

Work Environment

The role is primarily remote, with two project site visits of 2-3 days each month. Travel costs will be expensed. Project sites are located throughout the Midwest. Employees are supported by a company that values employee engagement, professional development, and strong partnerships. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and other insurance options. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.

Requirements

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 remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job