Principal Engineer - Construction Project Manager

Zing Recruiting; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring for a Principal Engineer - Construction Project Manager role in Fairfax, VA. This senior position oversees high-impact building design projects, leading a team of engineers throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, a PE license, and substantial experience managing complex projects.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in complex construction or engineering project management.
• Experience managing MEP+ systems in public/commercial buildings preferred.
• 10+ years in engineering/design with 3+ years in a senior leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise engineering teams and project delivery.
• Oversee design, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Serve as the technical expert for critical infrastructure projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

PE license (VA or transferable)

Job description

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New Opportunity: Principal Engineer - Constrution Project Manager – Fairfax County FMD

Location: Fairfax, VA

Salary Range: $95,668 – $159,449 annually $44-76/HR DOE

Application Deadline: July 11, 2025

Overview

This is a senior-level leadership role overseeing complex, high-impact building design and infrastructure projects—primarily involving occupied, critical public facilities. The position leads a multidisciplinary team of licensed engineers (mechanical, electrical, structural) and manages the full project lifecycle from planning through construction and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise engineering teams and project delivery.
• Oversee design, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Serve as the technical expert for critical infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
• Present to boards, commissions, and executive leadership.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field.
• PE license (VA or transferable within 6 months).
• 6+ years of experience in complex construction or engineering project management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
  

Preferred

• 10+ years in engineering/design with 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience managing MEP+ systems in public/commercial buildings.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and multimillion-dollar projects.
  
  

Special Notes

• This is an essential personnel role with emergency response duties.
• Physical ability to inspect construction sites is required.
  
  

Zing Recruiting, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Zing Recruiting’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains our #1 priority. Zing Recruiting is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization and encourage individuals with disabilities to apply. We are dedicated to providing accommodations for those in need.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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