Project Manager

Actalent; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Project Manager for residential construction, onsite across Elizabeth City, NC. You will oversee 8-12 scattered-site projects, coordinating schedules, purchases, QC, and client communication.

Requirements include 5+ years in construction, 3+ years in residential construction, strong organizational skills, and ability to lead field teams. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a fully onsite environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience, with a focus on field operations and project delivery.
• 3+ years in residential construction, preferably including custom homes and scattered site projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage 8–12 projects concurrently and meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage 8 to 12 residential scattered site construction projects at the same time, ensuring each project progresses on schedule and within scope.
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules for all assigned residential construction projects.
• Create, track, and manage purchase orders to ensure materials and services are available on time and within budget.
• Oversee quality control for all projects, ensuring construction meets or exceeds company standards and applicable codes.
• Coordinate and maintain strong working relationships with trade partners, subcontractors, and vendors to support efficient project delivery.
• Monitor and inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Lead and support on-site construction teams and general labor resources to ensure safe and productive work practices.
• Provide responsive and professional customer service to homeowners and clients throughout the construction process.
• Manage and resolve field issues, change requests, and schedule conflicts to keep projects on track.
• Oversee build-on-your-own-lot projects, coordinating site-specific requirements and client expectations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, purchase orders, inspection records, and progress updates.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding project status, milestones, and any potential risks or delays.

Skills

Residential construction

Project coordination

Scheduling

Vendor management

Quality control

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager Residential Construction

Job Description

This role oversees multiple residential scattered site construction projects across several counties in Southwest Virginia and parts of Northern North Carolina. The project manager coordinates all aspects of construction, including scheduling, purchasing, quality control, trade partner relationships, and customer service. The position requires managing approximately 8 to 12 projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of safety, craftsmanship, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage 8 to 12 residential scattered site construction projects at the same time, ensuring each project progresses on schedule and within scope.
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules for all assigned residential construction projects.
• Create, track, and manage purchase orders to ensure materials and services are available on time and within budget.
• Oversee quality control for all projects, ensuring construction meets or exceeds company standards and applicable codes.
• Coordinate and maintain strong working relationships with trade partners, subcontractors, and vendors to support efficient project delivery.
• Monitor and inspect construction activities, including masonry, concrete, woodwork, piping, fitting, and electrical work, to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Lead and support on-site construction teams and general labor resources to ensure safe and productive work practices.
• Provide responsive and professional customer service to homeowners and clients throughout the construction process.
• Manage and resolve field issues, change requests, and schedule conflicts to keep projects on track.
• Oversee build-on-your-own-lot projects, coordinating site-specific requirements and client expectations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, purchase orders, inspection records, and progress updates.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding project status, milestones, and any potential risks or delays.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in construction, with a focus on field operations and project delivery.
• At least 3 years of experience in residential construction, preferably including custom homes and scattered site projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple residential construction projects simultaneously, typically 8 to 12 at a time.
• Hands-on understanding of residential construction disciplines, including masonry, concrete, woodwork, piping, fitting, and electrical work.
• Experience conducting construction inspections and ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and codes.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain up-to-date and accurate project schedules and purchase orders.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with trade partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Commitment to high standards of quality control and customer service in residential construction environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bilingual communication skills, enabling effective interaction with diverse teams and clients.
• Experience with build-on-your-own-lot projects, including coordination of site-specific conditions and client requirements.
• Background in custom home construction and residential scattered site projects.
• Ability to work independently in the field, making timely decisions to keep projects moving forward.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating with clients, trade partners, and internal teams.

Work Environment

This position is primarily onsite at residential construction locations across several counties in Southwest Virginia and parts of Northern North Carolina. The work environment is field-based and involves regular visits to scattered site projects, including active construction areas with masonry, concrete, woodwork, piping, fitting, and electrical activities. The role requires frequent coordination with trade partners, subcontractors, and general labor crews on site. Work hours typically align with standard construction schedules and may require flexibility to address project needs and site conditions. The position offers heavy bonus incentives on each project, contributing to a total compensation package that is designed to be above market value.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Elizabeth City, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

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.

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elizabeth City,NC.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team.