Job Information
Actalent Senior Construction Manager in Birmingham, Alabama
Actalent Services is hiring a Construction Manager with journeyman lineman background and strong site inspection oversight with clients in the Utilities industry for a full-time leadership position. The Construction Manager will assume a leadership role within all assigned Utilities Construction Inspection programs. The Construction Manager will be responsible for communicating company goals, site safety practices, and project deadlines to the Team Leads. Provides feedback to Actalent Services management on team performance, project execution against goals, recommended process efficiencies, client reporting, and program enhancements aligned to deliverables. The Construction Manager will be responsible for the quality and timeliness of the deliverables for all programs. The Construction Manager interfaces with the client at multiple levels, with responsibility for day-to-day life cycle execution. Success in this role requires proven field experience combined with business acumen to deliver successful services to our clients.
Essential Functions
Partner with Actalent Team Leads on each program to provide subject matter expertise within assigned project portfolio and coordinates and executes project pre-deployment to develop client relationships and organize team productivity
Determine areas for new training or skill checks based on project changes and team performance
Assist management with the hiring and training process of new employees
Provide coaching to team leads and conduct training on client specific processes and policies when needed
Create and manage schedules based on criticality level, duration, and team members strengths and needs, to effectively accomplish project milestones; plan, assign and direct work as required
Conduct team meetings to communicate daily and weekly team goals, best practices, and continuing expectations
Generate and share reports on team performance, mission-related objectives, and deadlines to client and Program Manager
Ensure the team has the resources and equipment needed to succeed in delivering project requirements
Understand and manage client requirements (deliverables and environmental factors) to ensure contract compliance and client satisfaction
Maintain program governance, including status reporting, risk management, and executive updates
Partner closely with Actalent delivery managers and client stakeholders, building key client relationships and help identify and drive new business opportunity
Identify and mitigate delivery risks, resolve blockers, and ensure milestones are met
Support continuous improvement across delivery processes and execution models
Ensure safety protocols and procedures are followed at all times by all Actalent team members
Attend regular check-ins with client stakeholders
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Minimum 15 years of professional experience with electric utility construction
Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory or management-level role within electric utility construction (superintendent, general superintendent, construction manager, field manager, etc.)
Journeyman lineman experience highly desired
Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) in general power delivery required
Meet safety compliance requirements with strong knowledge and familiarity to OSHA regulations
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both field teams and client stakeholders; comfort operating in high-accountability, client-facing roles with ability to identify new business opportunities
Team player with ability to work in a highly cross-functional and virtual environments
Proficient in PC applications - MS Office suite of tools
Ability to travel to project sites within southeastern U.S. required
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
3 Weeks Vacation, 6 Paid Holidays, M/D/V Benefits
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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.