Sr Project Manager

Job Title: Sr Project Manager – Construction (MEP Focus)

Job Description

The Sr Project Manager oversees complex commercial construction projects with a strong focus on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. This role leads projects from planning through completion, ensuring high-quality delivery, adherence to budget and schedule, and close coordination among construction, engineering, and program management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commercial construction projects with a primary focus on MEP systems from initiation through closeout.
• Coordinate and oversee all phases of construction management, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to integrate MEP requirements into overall project plans and design solutions.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks or issues, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on time and within budget.
• Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders, contractors, and other project partners to ensure alignment on scope, quality, and milestones.
• Review project documentation, drawings, and specifications to ensure constructability and compliance with project requirements.
• Drive program management activities across multiple projects or workstreams, ensuring consistent standards, processes, and reporting.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout all phases of construction.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status updates and reports to leadership and key stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in project management within commercial construction environments.
• Strong in construction management with direct oversight of field and office activities.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing projects with a significant MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) focus.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with engineering teams and interpret technical construction and MEP documentation.
• Solid understanding of program management principles and the ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills to meet deadlines and project milestones.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to guide project teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction projects involving complex MEP systems.
• education in construction, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with best practices in construction project controls, reporting, and risk management.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with construction, engineering, and program management teams.

Work Environment

The role operates within a commercial construction environment that requires close collaboration between project management, construction, and engineering teams, with a strong emphasis on MEP systems. The Sr Project Manager works in both office and project-site settings, managing multiple priorities, coordinating with various stakeholders, and overseeing project activities throughout the construction lifecycle.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $105.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.