Project Manager @ Actalent

Job Title: Project ManagerJob DescriptionThis Project Manager role focuses on overseeing new construction and interior renovation projects, including embassies, multifamily, commercial buildings, and interior fit outs. The Project Manager ensures that projects are profitable, delivered on time, and completed to a high standard of quality while building and maintaining strong relationships with owners, vendors, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the owner, design team, and subcontractors to ensure clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review, clarify, and confirm all trade scopes of work to ensure they are accurate, complete, and well understood by all parties.
• Forecast project profitability accurately and monitor financial performance to maintain or improve expected margins.
• Coordinate directly with Superintendents on manpower needs, scopes of work, and the sequence of work to keep projects on schedule.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules to ensure timely completion and effective resource allocation.
• Administer contract obligations, including managing change orders, RFIs, and other commercial construction documentation.
• Ensure subcontractors are paid on time for work completed and approved, maintaining positive working relationships and project momentum.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers to support their professional growth and enhance team performance.

Essential Skills

• 5 to 10 years of experience in project management within construction, including interior renovations and ground-up commercial projects.
• Strong background in construction management, with proven experience delivering profitable projects on time.
• Ability to manage and coordinate interior and ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with subcontractors, owners, and design teams.
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office software.
• Experience using MS Office programs and Building Connected Pro software.
• Hands-on experience managing change orders, RFIs, and other commercial construction documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to forecast project profit and manage budgets accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on embassy, multifamily, commercial, and interior fit out projects.
• Strong relationship-building skills with owners, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Ability to mentor and coach junior project staff such as Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven construction environment.
• Desire to grow and develop within the construction industry, contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment is a fast-paced, deadline-oriented construction setting that requires a high level of ownership and attention to detail. The culture in both the office and on-site is collaborative and team-focused, with everyone working closely together to deliver high-quality work and meet project deadlines efficiently. The role involves a mix of on-site presence and in-office work as needed, using technologies such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Building Connected Pro. Team members benefit from a supportive, family-style atmosphere with opportunities for growth and development, paid time off, and medical and dental benefits.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Falls Church, VA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Falls Church,VA.About Actalent

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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