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NVE

PROJECT MANAGER

Durham, NC · On-site

Monitor all contract line items and task orders to ensure work complies with requirements, including all permitting obligations * Maintain a competent, stable, and fully qualified staff throughout ...

Hitachi, Ltd.

Contract Management Professional

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$86K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Contract Manager within our Grid Automation business, you'll play a pivotal role in driving ... Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams. * Candidate must already have work ...

Hitachi

Contract Management Professional

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$86K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Contract Manager within our Grid Automation business, you'll play a pivotal role in driving ... Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams. * Candidate must already have work ...

410 ICR United States USA

Contract Analyst I

Raleigh, NC

$67K - $81K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers. As a Contract ...

IQVIA

Site Contract Manager

Durham, NC

$86K - $115K/yr

Work with Quality Management to ensure appropriate contract management and quality standards. Mentor and coach colleagues as required including the delivery of training materials as required.

Virlina Turf LLC

Operator (DryJect)

Cary, NC · On-site

$300/day

This is a seasonal job, on a flexible schedule doing specialized contract work for golf courses and sports field. Work schedule is determined on reserved dates of clients on days scheduled in advance.

IQVIA

FSP Contract Negotiator

Durham, NC · On-site

Work with Quality Management to ensure appropriate contract management and quality standards. Mentor and coach colleagues as required including the delivery of training materials as required. Deliver ...

IQVIA, Inc.

Site Contract Manager

Durham, NC · On-site

$86K - $115K/yr

Work with Quality Management to ensure appropriate contract management and quality standards. Mentor and coach colleagues as required including the delivery of training materials as required.

IQVIA

Site Contract Manager

Durham, NC

$86K - $115K/yr

Work with Quality Management to ensure appropriate contract management and quality standards. Mentor and coach colleagues as required including the delivery of training materials as required.

Virlina Turf LLC

Operator (DryJect)

Cary, NC · On-site

$300/day

This is a seasonal job, on a flexible schedule doing specialized contract work for golf courses and sports field. Work schedule is determined on reserved dates of clients on days scheduled in advance.

IQVIA, Inc.

FSP Contract Negotiator

Durham, NC · On-site

... contract language, payment language and budget templates as required as applicable to the position ... Work and Project Plan, within the agreed project strategy. • Ensure collaboration, including ...

IQVIA

FSP Contract Negotiator

Durham, NC · On-site

Work with Quality Management to ensure appropriate contract management and quality standards. Mentor and coach colleagues as required including the delivery of training materials as required. Deliver ...

Planate Management Group

Remote: Contract Specialist III

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$80K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking a Contract Specialist III to lead and manage complex federal acquisitions for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This senior-level position requires extensive expertise in contracting ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract work in Raleigh, NC is $25.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.62 and $27.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A contract work job is a temporary employment arrangement where a worker is hired to complete specific tasks or projects for a set period, often through a contract or agreement. These jobs typically do not include benefits and may require specialized skills or certifications, with workers often working independently or through staffing agencies.

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Search/Comparison IntentOften compared for project-based or temporary rolesCompared for flexible, self-managed work arrangements

Contract work involves working for a company on a temporary basis, often with a fixed term or project scope, and may require specific credentials. Freelance work is typically self-employed, offering more flexibility and independence, with work often sourced directly from clients. Both roles are project-based but differ in employment structure and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Contract Work job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,921 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

PROJECT MANAGER

NVE

Durham, NC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

The Project Manager (PM) serves as the principal contractor representative responsible for the overall management, supervision, and coordination of all tasks, activities, and issues relating to the EPA Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Support Services Contract at Research Triangle Park, NC. The PM ensures contract compliance, quality of performance, and effective communication between the contractor team and EPA Government representatives across all locations.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the principal on-site contractor representative to the Government CO and COR for day-to-day contract administration
  • Oversee all contractor activities across EPA-RTP facilities including the Main Campus, NCC, FEELC, HBB, AIRS, Page Road Warehouse, and CUP locations
  • Prepare, review, and submit accurate and timely reports and deliverables required under the contract
  • Ensure timely and effective resolution of problems and issues associated with contract performance
  • Monitor all contract line items and task orders to ensure work complies with requirements, including all permitting obligations
  • Maintain a competent, stable, and fully qualified staff throughout the period of performance
  • Engage the vendor community to maintain a robust subcontractor support base
  • Manage Task Order closeout at completion of requirements or period of performance expiration
  • Maintain current and accurate documentation of all expenses incurred during contract performance
  • Maintain on-site office presence during regular Government work hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday)
  • Be immediately available by phone and physically on-site within 30 minutes during Government work hours; available within 2 hours after hours
  • Designate a qualified acting PM when contract work is being performed outside normal hours
  • Ensure 24/7/365 minimum staffing levels are maintained across all covered facilities
  • Coordinate with the Quality Control Manager without serving as the QCM's direct supervisor

Position Requirements
  • Minimum 10 years of experience with responsible oversight of maintenance and operation of large or multiple facilities with highly complex mechanical, electrical, and structural requirements, including construction management
  • Active State of North Carolina Unlimited General Contractor's License (required)
  • Preferred: Degree in Engineering or similar discipline
  • Preferred: Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams across concurrent task orders and standing task orders
  • Strong written and oral communication skills for government reporting and stakeholder coordination
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

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