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AtkinsRéalis

Senior Roadway Project Manager

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$190K - $220K/yr

Coordinates communication between internal and external associates and client, and between firm and ... We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future ...

SNC-Lavalin

Senior Roadway Project Manager

Alexandria, VA

$190K - $220K/yr

Coordinates communication between internal and external associates and client, and between firm and ... We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future ...

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How much do associate project leader jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate project leader in Virginia is $30.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.00 and $35.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Associate Project Leaders?

Associate Project Leaders are professionals who assist in planning, executing, and closing projects under the guidance of a Project Leader or Manager. They help coordinate project activities, manage timelines, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure project deliverables are met within scope, budget, and schedule. Associate Project Leaders often serve as a bridge between team members and upper management, helping to resolve issues and keep the project on track. This role is ideal for those looking to gain experience in project management and develop leadership skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Project Leader, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Project Leader, you need strong project management skills, organizational abilities, and typically a bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Project, Asana, or Trello, and sometimes a certification like CAPM or PMP, is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate teams and manage stakeholder expectations. These skills are crucial for delivering projects on time, within scope, and ensuring team alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

What is the difference between Associate Project Leader vs Project Coordinator?

AspectAssociate Project LeaderProject Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, relevant certifications (e.g., PMP)Bachelor's degree often preferred, certifications less common
Work EnvironmentInvolved in project planning, execution, and team coordinationFocuses on administrative tasks, scheduling, and communication
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries like construction, IT, and engineeringCommon across various industries for project support roles

The Associate Project Leader typically has more responsibility in project execution and team leadership compared to a Project Coordinator, who mainly handles administrative and logistical tasks. Both roles require strong organizational skills, but the Associate Project Leader often participates more actively in decision-making and project management processes.

How does an Associate Project Leader typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project?

As an Associate Project Leader, you will frequently coordinate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, marketing, finance, and operations to ensure project milestones are achieved on schedule. This involves facilitating regular meetings, clearly communicating project goals, tracking progress, and addressing any roadblocks that arise. Effective collaboration requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as you’ll often need to gather input from various stakeholders and align team efforts with overall project objectives.
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Infographic showing various Associate Project Leader job openings in Virginia as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,503 per year, or $30 per hour.
Senior Associate, Project Management - US Card Authorizations

Senior Associate, Project Management - US Card Authorizations

Capital One

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Capital One rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 142 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 142 rated banks

Job description

Senior Associate, Project Management - US Card Authorizations
Capital One, a Fortune 500 company and one of the nation's top 10 banks, offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients. Our goal is to create one of the nation's great banks, and we have the necessary ingredients: a strong balance sheet, resilient businesses, a massive customer franchise, strong analytical capabilities, and great people. We nurture a work environment where people with a variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, guided by our shared Values, come together to make Capital One a great company - and a great place to work.
As a Senior Project Manager at Capital One on the US Card Authorizations team, you can achieve results you never thought possible by leading critical and strategic business projects. In this exciting role, you will work closely with key stakeholders to deliver results that will have a direct impact on the bottom line of the company. You will work with smart, talented people who will challenge you to excel. You will be rewarded for your passion and your achievements.
General Responsibilities:
As a Senior Project Manager you will:
  • Leading moderate to large complex projects and programs
  • Designing, developing, and managing project plans in a complex dynamic environment, revising needs to meet changing requirements
  • Ensuring projects are being documented appropriately to mitigate risk and to be delivered on time.
  • Leveraging problem solving and influencing skills to ensure project plans deliver on intent
  • Partnering cross-functionally with project customers and the Discover Governing PMO to provide tactical thought partnership to effectively drive project delivery
  • Building relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders to capture updates, risks, dependencies and ensure delivery of commitments
  • Demonstrate a proven track record of excellent project management, bringing the ability to quickly put structure in place to manage work in a dynamic complex environment.
  • Have excellent communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders at all levels across the company to manage, inform and influence outcomes
  • Support programs , and portfolio management
  • Manage processes and identify improvements
  • Utilize data to tell impactful stories to leadership, customers, and business partners

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or Military experience
  • At least 2 years of Project Management or Business Process Management experience
  • At least 1 year of Communications or Relationship Management experience
  • At least 1 year of experience using Jira
  • At least 2 year experience with Tableau or QuickSight

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of Project Management experience
  • PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong problem solving and influencing skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing GenAI applications to solve complex business problems, analyze data sets, or automate routine processes

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $96,500 - $110,100 for Sr. Project Manager
Richmond, VA: $87,700 - $100,100 for Sr. Project Manager
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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