Science Project Manager Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced mid-level Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The candidate will manage in-house bid coordination for commercial projects, including hotels and car washes. With at least 5 years of experience in project management, the ideal candidate will have overseen a diverse portfolio of commercial projects, such as firehouses, medical facilities, retail spaces, apartments, pharmacies, and multifamily or mixed-use developments valued at $10M or more.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities with the Superintendent and project team.
• Own and manage all project finances.
• Organize, understand, and maintain up-to-date contract documents.
• Prepare the project construction schedule in collaboration with the Superintendent and required subcontractors.
• Coordinate the intent and implementation of the final project budget.
• Issue all subcontracts.
• Plan and schedule projects effectively.
• Prepare a master submittal schedule and maintain a submittal log.
• Conduct regular owner and subcontractor coordination and preconstruction meetings.
• Review, document, and resolve all project-specific issues.
• Process all subcontractor Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal forms.
• Prepare, distribute, and acquire approval for all Owner Change Order Requests.
• Prepare and distribute all subcontractor Change Orders and associated budget revisions.
• Prepare and distribute monthly Owner Applications for payment.
• Oversee all project administrative logs and ensure thorough close-out activities.

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction.
• Experience with commercial projects such as hotels, apartments, firehouses, pharmacies, and car washes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction administration.
• Capability to work independently.
• Ground-up experience on projects valued at $3M or more.

• Experience as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer supporting large projects.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes.
• Experience with design-build projects is highly preferred.

The position is based at our Chesapeake office. The company is expanding and will soon complete a new office to accommodate a larger staff. The environment offers competitive pay, direct access to ownership, and opportunities for advancement. The company is experiencing growth with a strong backlog of projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

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.

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