Construction Project Manager

Racey Engineering, PLLC; Luray (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Signing bonus

Job summary

Racey Engineering, PLLC in Virginia seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead delivery on municipal, transportation, and private-sector projects. You own client relationships from award to closeout, coordinate contractors and design consultants, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

We hire at mid-level or senior level; if you want civil PM or pre-construction work included, we will tailor assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5-8 years of construction management experience on civil, transportation, structural, or building projects.
• Ability to lead projects through pre-construction, construction, and closeout phases.
• Familiarity with contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery on municipal, transportation, and private-sector projects.
• Own client relationships from award through closeout and coordinate contractors.
• Monitor safety, schedule, budget, and quality across projects.
• Prepare progress reports and support estimating, bidding, and proposals.
• Mentor project staff and manage assignment teams.

Skills

Construction management

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Racey Engineering, PLLC is a privately held, HubZone-certified engineering and surveying firm in the Shenandoah and Roanoke Valleys of Virginia. Our offices are in Luray and Roanoke, Virginia, and we serve core clients up and down the I‑81 corridor and throughout the Commonwealth. We built this firm on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Our team brings together experience from a range of disciplines and industries, which lets us deliver practical, tailored solutions on every project we take on.

Racey Engineering, PLLC is a privately held, HubZone-certified engineering and surveying firm in the Shenandoah and Roanoke Valleys of Virginia. Our offices are in Luray and Roanoke, Virginia, and we serve core clients up and down the I‑81 corridor and throughout the Commonwealth. We built this firm on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Our team brings together experience from a range of disciplines and industries, which lets us deliver practical, tailored solutions on every project we take on.

About Us Who are we?

Racey Engineering, PLLC is a privately held, HubZone-certified engineering and surveying firm in the Shenandoah and Roanoke Valleys of Virginia. Our offices are in Luray and Roanoke, Virginia, and we serve core clients up and down the I‑81 corridor and throughout the Commonwealth. We built this firm on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Our team brings together experience from a range of disciplines and industries, which lets us deliver practical, tailored solutions on every project we take on.

What is our purpose?

Provide Value Create Opportunity Enhance Community

What are our Core Values?

Accountable— We each take responsibility for our actions, commitments, and delivering results.

Loyal— We demonstrate dedication and faithfulness to the company, the team, and its goals. That support carries through to our clients and community.

Passionate— We approach our work with enthusiasm, energy, and a deep commitment to excellence.

Honest— Communication is central to how we work. We communicate with integrity, transparency, and authenticity, even when it is difficult.

Adaptive— We embrace change and flexibility with a positive mindset and adjust to new challenges and environments.

Why people build a career here

Racey Engineering is a 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia firm. You will find a family-oriented culture that cares about you and your family, and about making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. You will work on projects across the Commonwealth while we support you as you learn and grow your technical and professional skills. We are looking for people who share our values and want to contribute to a strong work environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance - $0 deductible, with 75% of the employee premium paid by Racey
• Group term life insurance
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with employer match, and profit sharing option
• Paid leave and holidays
• Education and tuition reimbursement, including EIT and PE
• Referral bonus program

Listing summary

Own construction management assignments from award through closeout across our municipal, transportation, and private-sector portfolio. Hiring at mid-level or senior; the assignment mix is built around your experience.

About the role

Racey Engineering is hiring a Construction Project Manager to lead delivery on our municipal, transportation, and private-sector construction portfolio. You own the client relationship from award through closeout, coordinate contractors and design consultants, and keep the work safe, on schedule, and within budget.

We hire at the mid-level or senior level based on what you bring. If you also want civil project management or pre-construction and estimating work in your mix, say so in your application - we will build the assignment mix toward it.

What you'll do

• Serve as Racey's primary point of contact for construction activity on assigned projects, interpreting the client's needs in the office and in the field.
• Facilitate progress meetings with the client, contractors, superintendents, vendors, QA/QC, testing and inspection, and safety personnel.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, advising the client team on budget and schedule impacts and forecasts.
• Read and interpret plans, and support estimating, pre-construction programming, bidding, and proposal development.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned construction projects.
• Establish and run job processes - RFIs, change orders, pay applications, and the coordination of approvals, tracking, and follow-up.
• Conduct regular field visits to verify conformance to plans and specifications and address issues before they become delays.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow; review and process pay applications, change orders, and vendor invoices.
• Supervise the project team and mentor assistant PMs, project engineers, and project administrators (senior level).

What you need - Mid-Level

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of construction management experience on civil, transportation, structural, or building projects.
• Demonstrated ability to run projects through pre-construction, construction, and closeout.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.
• Familiarity with VDOT and municipal specifications and processes preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.

Senior level adds

• 10 or more years of construction management experience, including multi-phase and multi-discipline assignments.
• Proven experience mentoring project engineers, assistant PMs, and administrative staff.
• Track record of managing project budgets in excess of $5M.
• Experience supporting business development, proposal writing, and client cultivation.
• PE license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred.

Nice to have

• VDOT construction administration experience (Local Assistance Division).
• OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Familiarity with the I-81 corridor and Shenandoah Valley municipalities.
• Previous work experience at an AEC firm.

Travel and schedule

• Based out of the Luray, VA or Roanoke, VA office. Hybrid, with the field and office split set by your assignments.
• Regular field presence on active construction sites, including uneven terrain, seasonal temperatures, and varying weather.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Travel throughout Virginia, typically 25 to 50 percent depending on active project mix, with occasional overnight assignments.
• Full-time, 8-hour shift with overtime as project needs require.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.

Compensation

$85,000 - $130,000 per year, set by level and experience. Signing bonus and bonus opportunities are available.

Equal Opportunity

Racey Engineering, PLLC, in accordance with State and Federal laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), or veteran status. Racey Engineering, PLLC is required by law and by virtue of its contract(s) with the federal government to take affirmative action to employ women, minorities, otherwise qualified disabled individuals, and Vietnam-era and disabled veterans. Racey Engineering, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.