Job Title: Project ManagerJob DescriptionThe Project Manager leads the day-to-day management of federal and commercial construction projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational goals. This role is responsible for developing comprehensive project plans that define tasks, timelines, resources, and milestones, while directing a multidisciplinary team to successfully complete projects. The Project Manager oversees budgeting, subcontractor engagement, schedule management, and risk mitigation, and serves as a key liaison between leadership, project stakeholders, and field teams throughout the life of each project.
Responsibilities
- Lead all activities related to contract administration, including managing change orders, procurement, schedules, owner billing, subcontractor and vendor billing, and financial reporting.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of contract terms and a clear understanding of all parties involved in each project.
- Create long- and short-term project plans, set targets for milestones, and ensure adherence to established deadlines.
- Delegate tasks to team members best positioned to complete them effectively and efficiently.
- Make timely and effective decisions when presented with multiple options for progressing the project.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for teams when multiple team members are assigned to the same project, ensuring coordinated and synergistic actions.
- Communicate regularly with leadership to keep projects aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
- Establish expectations and follow up with project team members to ensure quality control throughout project development and maintain expected standards.
- Adjust project schedules and targets as needs, conditions, or financing requirements change.
- Secure required permits and verify insurance coverage for all subcontractors involved in the project.
- Facilitate project meetings to successfully coordinate work activities among internal teams and external partners.
- Lead, train, and develop project team members, including Assistant Project Managers and other staff.
- Prepare and submit monthly job status reports that outline project priorities, progress, and issues.
- Lead project close-out activities, including turnover of manuals and warranties and preparation of final payment documents for subcontractors.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with owners, subcontractors, vendors, engineering firms, and design partners.
- Establish project deadlines and continuously monitor progress to ensure work remains on schedule.
- Drive a strong culture of safety when visiting project sites and ensure safety practices are consistently enforced.
- Support the acquisition of new work by participating in marketing efforts, proposals, and presentations.
- Provide leadership that fosters an environment of inclusion and diversity within project teams.
- Assist in developing preconstruction packages, conducting project meetings, setting project milestones, and establishing project-specific schedules.
- Establish and maintain subcontractor relations, approve pay applications, manage close-out processes, and ensure fair and professional treatment of all subcontractors.
- Review contract documents, scopes of work, drawings, and specifications to confirm clarity and alignment with project objectives.
- Organize and archive contract and project-specific documentation, including certified payrolls, daily reports, transmittals, submittals, submittal logs, issues lists, RFIs, RFI logs, material orders, material tracking logs, and invoices for accounts receivable and payable.
- Adhere to company financial procedures, review and manage costs to date, and project costs to complete for accurate financial forecasting.
- Enforce project safety plans and maintain clear communication with all related parties regarding specific safety requirements.
- Maintain open and effective field and office communications, including regular site visits and consistent documentation in accordance with company policy.
- Train and mentor Assistant Project Managers and other staff members to support their professional growth.
- Demonstrate strong work ethic, self-motivation, and the ability to multi-task and solve problems while maintaining high levels of attention to detail and organization.
- Exhibit strong presentation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, financial, and leadership skills to support effective project delivery.
- Maintain composure, professionalism, and objectivity in difficult situations and effectively resolve conflicts among stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, the public, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Align personal performance with high standards of excellence, including being self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team-oriented, accountable, and ethical.
- Supervise Assistant Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Quality Control personnel to ensure cohesive project execution.
- Communicate with staff and clients throughout the project, make informed decisions, and monitor progress to keep the project on schedule.
- Collaborate with all levels of management and project team members to establish project needs, deadlines, and budgets, and to resolve conflicts to maintain a productive work environment.
- Ensure reasonable accommodations are considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential project functions.
Essential Skills
- At least 5 years of Federal Project Manager experience, including direct management of projects valued at over $20 million.
- Proven federal construction experience working for a general contractor.
- Active Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification or relevant federal project management certifications that qualify the individual for site badging and approval.
- Demonstrated experience in contract administration, change order management, procurement, scheduling, and financial reporting for construction projects.
- Strong understanding of federal construction requirements, quality control processes, and project documentation standards.
- Ability to lead and supervise Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Quality Control staff.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to multi-task, remain self-motivated, and serve as a proactive problem-solver.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to manage complex project documentation and workflows.
- Demonstrated business acumen with strong presentation, verbal and written communication, and financial management skills.
- Proven leadership ability, including the capacity to make timely and effective decisions and guide teams through challenges.
- Ability to maintain composure, professionalism, and objectivity in difficult situations and effectively resolve conflicts.
- Capability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Commitment to high standards of excellence, including being results-oriented, adaptable, team-focused, accountable, and ethical.
- Knowledge of and ability to enforce construction safety plans, including relevant OSHA safety practices.
- Experience working in federal environments as a Project Manager, Quality Control Manager (QCM), or Superintendent.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience managing federal construction projects for a general contractor in roles such as Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, or Superintendent.
- Familiarity with federal project requirements, quality control processes, and documentation standards.
- OSHA 30-hour safety training or equivalent safety-related experience is highly beneficial.
- Experience leading and mentoring Assistant Project Managers and other project staff.
- Background in organizing and maintaining detailed project records, including RFIs, submittals, certified payrolls, and material tracking logs.
- Ability to support business development activities by participating in marketing, proposals, and client presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive and diverse team environment.
- Comfort working in both field and office settings, with the ability to travel to project sites as required.
Work EnvironmentThis role operates primarily in an outdoor construction environment, where most work is conducted on active project sites exposed to the elements. The Project Manager should expect to work in hot, cold, rainy, or windy conditions, with appropriate clothing and safety gear provided to help mitigate environmental risks. The position regularly requires walking, climbing stairs, sitting, and standing for extended periods. Normal levels of talking and hearing are needed to communicate with team members and stakeholders. Visual demands include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The role involves reaching with hands and arms and using hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, and business machines. The Project Manager must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed in support of project activities. Construction projects often follow strict timelines, so after-hours work, including evenings and weekends, may be required to meet critical deadlines. Travel to various project locations is expected and may be frequent, reflecting the nature of a traveling, self-perform workforce built for rapid mobilization. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dumfries, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dumfries, VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Dumfries,VA.About Actalent
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