Construction Manager

Actalent; Manassas (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Manager to lead federal dining facility and military-base projects from its Northern Virginia base. You will oversee interior fit-out and renovations, manage general contractors, and act as the owner's representative to ensure compliance with federal standards and client expectations.

A strong safety culture and proactive communication are essential. The role requires roughly 25% travel to project sites, with duties including preconstruction planning,

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of owners representative or construction management experience in the federal space.
• Proven experience managing multiple interior renovation projects in the federal sector.
• Strong understanding of USACE and DoD facility requirements.
• Hands-on interior fit-out experience for dining facilities.
• Proficient in Procore for scheduling and coordination.
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills.
• Ability to travel ~25% to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage general contractors on federal construction projects and act as the primary owners representative to the end client.
• Oversee interior fit-out and renovation projects, especially dining facilities, ensuring scope, quality, and schedule.
• Lead safety programs on site and enforce OSHA compliance.
• Conduct safety meetings, inspections, and audits to mitigate risks.
• Coordinate with QC managers and inspectors to maintain high standards.
• Assist preconstruction planning including logistics and site readiness.
• Develop and maintain three-week look-ahead schedules and support project scheduling with Procore.
• Coordinate inspections, RFIs, submittals, and QA documentation.
• Manage close-out activities including punch lists and testing per federal/USACE standards.
• Prepare status, safety, quality, and close-out reports for stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and internal teams.
• Provide field leadership and coordinate trades to keep projects on track.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in construction management and safety.

Skills

Owners rep exp

Federal construction

Team leadership

Safety programs

Client communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Title: Construction ManagerJob Description

This full-time Construction Manager role supports the Buildings & Environments domain with a focus on federal projects, primarily dining and facilities work on military bases. The position is based in Northern Virginia with at least 25% required travel to various project sites. You will oversee interior fit-out and renovation projects, manage general contractors, and serve as the owners representative, ensuring projects meet federal standards and client expectations. This is an opportunity to join a team with a strong reputation for excellent service, where you can make a meaningful impact on federal facilities and dining environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage general contractors on federal construction projects and act as the primary owners representative to the end client.

• Oversee interior fit-out and renovation projects, particularly dining halls and dining facilities, ensuring scope, quality, and schedule requirements are met.

• Run and enforce a strong culture of safety on all sites, ensuring compliance with federal, Department of Defense, and OSHA regulations.

• Conduct regular safety meetings, inspections, and audits to identify and mitigate risks.

• Collaborate closely with general contractors quality control managers and inspectors to maintain high construction and safety standards.

• Participate in preconstruction planning, including logistics coordination and site readiness activities.

• Develop and maintain detailed three-week look-ahead schedules and support overall project scheduling using Procore and other tools.

• Coordinate inspections, submittals, RFIs, and quality assurance documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage project close-out activities, including punch lists, testing, and documentation required by federal and USACE standards.

• Prepare and oversee reports related to project status, safety, quality, and close-out, and communicate updates clearly to stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams, demonstrating effective communication and dispute resolution skills.

• Provide team leadership in the field, coordinating trades and site activities to keep projects on track.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in construction management processes, safety practices, and project delivery.

Essential Skills

• At least 7 years of owners representative or construction management experience as a Construction Manager in the federal space.

• Proven experience managing 35 interior renovation projects in the federal space simultaneously.

• Strong understanding of federal construction, including USACE projects and Department of Defense facility requirements.

• Hands-on experience with interior fit-out projects, particularly dining halls, dining rooms, and related facilities.

• Ability to use Procore for scheduling and project coordination, with strong overall technological proficiency.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office for documentation, reporting, and communication.

• Proficient in Bluebeam for drawing review, markups, and coordination.

• Experience with scheduling software and the ability to develop and maintain detailed short-term look-ahead schedules.

• Demonstrated team leadership, project scheduling, and field coordination capabilities.

• Strong communication skills, including client engagement, reporting, and collaboration with contractors and inspectors.

• Ability to run safety programs on site, enforce OSHA compliance, and lead safety meetings and audits.

• Detail-oriented mindset with a strong desire to improve construction management practices, relationship building, and dispute resolution.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on USACE and other federal agency construction projects.

• Background in dining and facilities construction on military bases or similar secure environments.

• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training is highly beneficial.

• Active or eligible Secret clearance is highly advantageous for work on certain federal and military projects.

• Experience coordinating quality control activities with general contractors and third-party inspectors.

• Familiarity with federal, DoD, and USACE standards, processes, and documentation requirements.

• Strong team player mentality with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and project teams.

• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time to project sites, including occasional out-of-state trips.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in an office in Fairfax, Virginia, with frequent onsite work at multiple projects at Fort Belvoir and other federal facilities. You will spend a significant portion of your time on active construction sites, overseeing interior fit-out and renovation work in dining halls and related facilities. The position requires approximately 25% travel, including occasional out-of-state trips for a few days at a time, with all travel expenses covered. You will work closely with general contractors, quality control managers, inspectors, and client representatives in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. Standard office technologies such as Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Procore, and scheduling software are used daily for coordination, documentation, and reporting. The culture emphasizes safety, quality, and service excellence, with a strong commitment to taking care of customers and employees. Site work will require appropriate construction-appropriate attire and adherence to safety gear requirements in accordance with OSHA and federal regulations.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Manassas,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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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