Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Commercial / Industrial Construction Job Description
The Project Manager leads commercial and industrial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery. This position owns overall project execution, including financial performance, schedule adherence, quality, and client satisfaction. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of accountability and collaborates closely with field leadership, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to successfully deliver complex construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead commercial and/or industrial construction projects from pre-construction planning through project closeout.
- Serve as the primary point of accountability for all aspects of assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
- Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules to ensure timely completion of all project milestones and deliverables.
- Manage project budgets, track costs, and ensure financial performance aligns with project and company objectives.
- Coordinate and oversee subcontractors, vendors, and project teams to ensure work is executed according to plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
- Administer and manage change orders, including identification, pricing, negotiation, documentation, and incorporation into project budgets and schedules.
- Facilitate effective project coordination and communication among field leadership, subcontractors, design partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks or issues, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
- Ensure that all project documentation, including contracts, drawings, RFIs, submittals, and closeout documents, is accurate, complete, and properly maintained.
- Support and promote a strong safety culture by reinforcing adherence to safety standards and procedures on all project sites.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients by providing regular updates, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Participate in pre-construction activities, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and constructability reviews, particularly for design-build or fast-paced projects.
- Lead or support project closeout activities, including final inspections, punch lists, documentation, and turnover to the client.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager within commercial or industrial construction.
- Proven project management skills with demonstrated success delivering construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.
- Strong construction management experience, including coordination of field activities and project stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain project schedules for commercial and industrial construction projects.
- Proven experience managing project budgets and financial performance, including cost tracking and forecasting.
- Experience managing subcontractors and project teams, ensuring accountability for quality, schedule, and safety.
- Hands-on experience with change order management, including pricing, negotiation, and documentation.
- Solid project coordination skills, with the ability to organize multiple tasks, stakeholders, and deadlines.
- Background in commercial construction with a strong understanding of industry standards, practices, and processes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working in design-build construction environments, collaborating with design and construction teams from early project stages.
- Experience working in fast-paced construction environments with tight deadlines and evolving project requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with field leadership, subcontractors, clients, and internal teams.
- Ability to analyze project information, identify risks or issues, and implement effective solutions.
- High level of organization and attention to detail in managing project documentation and processes.
Work Environment
The role operates in a dynamic construction environment that spans both office and project site settings. You will collaborate closely with field leadership, subcontractors, and internal teams on commercial and industrial projects, often in fast-paced and design-build contexts. The work involves managing multiple projects or phases concurrently, coordinating with various trades, and adapting to evolving project requirements and schedules. Standard business hours apply, with additional time as needed to meet critical project deadlines and milestones. On site, you will work within an active construction environment that requires adherence to safety standards and proper use of personal protective equipment. In the office, you will use typical construction management tools and systems to manage schedules, budgets, documentation, and communication.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Richmond, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $145000.00/yr. 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. Medical Insurance (health coverage)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan (often with an employer match)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Life Insurance
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Richmond, VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA. About Actalent

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