Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

The Construction Project Manager oversees the end-to-end management of new club development, remodels, expansions, and capital improvement projects. This role bridges construction execution with real estate deal delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to lease obligations. Responsibilities include : establishing and maintaining general contractor relationships to support competitive bidding, consistent quality, and vendor accountability; negotiating and managing construction contracts in partnership with Legal and Procurement; verifying contractor licenses, insurance, and safety compliance; serving as the primary point of contact for landlord construction coordination and dispute resolution; preparing and distributing weekly project status reports, including budget, schedule, and risk tracking; updating project documentation and maintaining compliance with corporate contracting procedures; participating in recurring project calls with internal and external stakeholders to ensure milestones are met; conducting value engineering and tracking cost to ensure financial accountability, invoice approval, and cash flow management; managing multiple concurrent projects, including new builds, remodels, and expansions; developing project plans, objectives, scopes, budgets, schedules, and performance standards; directing contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; processing entitlements and permits, coordinating with local jurisdictions to accelerate approvals; reviewing and approving change orders, monitoring cost performance, and identifying corrective actions where necessary; conducting site visits and managing field communication to ensure adherence to design intent; coordinating with Facilities to assist with potential risks and implement mitigations; reviewing, redlining, and negotiating work letters, delivery conditions, and tenant improvement allowances; and partnering with Real Estate and Legal to ensure lease terms are accurately reflected in construction scope.

Essential Skills : strong understanding of commercial real estate construction, including ground-up and existing shell construction; knowledge of construction project management best practices and big-box retail buildouts; knowledge of entitlements, including conditional use permits (CUP), ADA standards, A-3 occupancy, and traffic / parking; ability to negotiate and interpret contracts and lease exhibits; familiarity with attorneys, local jurisdiction staff, and general contractor operations; current or previous GC license preferred; ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, lease documents, and technical specifications; excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, USGN, and project management tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications : experience with Service Channel is preferred. Work Environment : The role is fully remote with travel required at least twice per project to locations in CA, HI, CO, TX, and WA. The breakdown of projects will be 75% remodels / 25% new clubs in second-generation space with potential ground-ups. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing 20+ projects at a time, with 10 projects currently in the pre-construction and permitting phase.

Job Type & Location : This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlsbad, CA. Pay and Benefits : The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $145000.00 / 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 remote position. Application Deadline : This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 2025. 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.