Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Overview

Job Title: Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you will lead multiple projects, overseeing diverse initiatives at different stages to ensure smooth progress and exceptional results. You will partner with clients to understand their vision, functional needs, and budget goals, turning these ideas into reality. You will shape the design by working closely with our in-house design team to develop drawings, specifications, and material selections that bring projects to life.

Additionally, you will manage the build by administering contracts, coordinating schedules, and monitoring safety and quality throughout construction. Your role will involve driving financial success by handling budgeting, cost projections, and billing to keep projects profitable and on track. Ensuring compliance will be key as you secure all necessary permits and licenses while maintaining adherence to building and safety codes.

Collaboration across teams will be essential, working with estimating, bidding, and field teams to keep every phase—from design to closeout—on schedule. You’ll also need to problem-solve on the fly, tackling challenges like weather delays or design changes with creative solutions that minimize impact.

• Oversee diverse projects at different stages, ensuring smooth progress and exceptional results.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their vision, functional needs, and budget goals, and turn those ideas into reality.
• Work closely with the in-house design team to develop drawings, specifications, and material selections.
• Administer contracts, coordinate schedules, and monitor safety and quality throughout construction.
• Handle budgeting, cost projections, and billing to keep projects profitable and on track.
• Secure all necessary permits and licenses while maintaining adherence to building and safety codes.
• Collaborate with estimating, bidding, and field teams to keep every phase—from design to closeout—on schedule.
• Tackle challenges such as weather delays or design changes with creative solutions.

• 5 years of project management experience
• Degree in civil or construction management
• Experience in project management and construction management

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business
• Construction field experience
• Experience with design-build, industrial, or healthcare projects is strongly preferred

The work environment includes being in the office for 2 days a week with site visits on the other 3 days. 95% of projects are within a 3-hour radius of the office, making site visits day trips. If travel is required, it will occur approximately every 2 weeks and not for every project. The project management team consists of 18-20 people.

The average project size ranges from $2 million to $25 million, with renovations and expansions as the primary focus.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.

The pay range for this position is $51.00 - $60.00/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 onsite position in Lexington, KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.