Project Manager - Mission Critical Construction

Project Manager – Mission Critical Construction

Location: Virginia / Project Site

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale mission critical construction projects with an established national general contractor.

This opportunity is ideal for a field-focused PM who enjoys being onsite, working closely with Superintendents and trade partners, and resolving construction challenges. You’ll manage day-to-day project responsibilities and keep the team aligned on budget, schedule, and quality.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage mission critical construction projects from preconstruction through turnover
• Maintain a consistent onsite presence and stay connected to daily field operations
• Partner with Superintendents to coordinate safety, quality, sequencing, and schedule
• Guide and support Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Communicate with clients and provide regular project updates
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, contracts, procurement, buyout, and change orders
• Lead onsite OAC, subcontractor, and internal project meetings
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, design teams, and consultants
• Track long-lead equipment, MEP coordination, and critical project milestones
• Identify project risks early and work with the team to resolve them
• Coordinate commissioning, punch-list work, and project turnover

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of construction project management experience with a general contractor
• Experience managing large or technically complex construction projects
• Experience working onsite alongside field teams and trade partners
• Data center, mission critical, advanced manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, or similarly complex project experience preferred
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, procurement, contracts, buyout, and change management
• Design-build experience highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills