Project Manager

Just Construction Recruitment; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Construction Recruitment is seeking a Project Manager for public sector construction in Virginia. Based in Richmond/Central Virginia, you will oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout, collaborating with owners, subcontractors, field teams, and internal stakeholders.

You’ll manage schedules, budgets, RFIs, submittals, and change orders on projects ranging from $5M to $12M, with opportunities to handle larger programs as we expand across the state.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of construction Project Management experience.
• Commercial / General Contracting background.
• Experience managing projects through completion.
• Public-sector, municipal, government, or K-12 experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Construction Management / Engineering degree preferred, not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Oversee schedule, budget, cost control, quality, and documentation.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and subcontractors.
• Lead project meetings and owner communications.
• Coordinate field teams, vendors, consultants, and project partners.
• Support estimating and preconstruction when required.

Skills

PM experience

Communication

Leadership

Education

Construction Management / Engineering degree

Job description

Project Manager – Public Sector Construction

A growing General Contractor expanding across Virginia is seeking a Project Manager to join its team and play a key role in the growth of its public-sector construction operation.

The Role

You’ll manage projects from preconstruction through closeout, working closely with owners, subcontractors, field teams, and internal stakeholders.

Projects include schools, county facilities, municipal buildings, and Department of Public Works projects, typically ranging from $5M–$12M, with opportunities to take on larger projects as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through completion
• Oversee schedule, budget, cost control, quality, and documentation
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and subcontractors
• Lead project meetings and owner communications
• Coordinate field teams, vendors, consultants, and project partners
• Support estimating and preconstruction when required

What We're Looking For

• 2–3+ years of construction Project Management experience
• Commercial / General Contracting background
• Experience managing projects through completion
• Public-sector, municipal, government, or K-12 experience preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Construction Management / Engineering degree preferred, not essential

Why Join?

• Growing GC with an expanding Virginia footprint
• $5M–$12M projects with increasing responsibility
• Strong exposure to public-sector construction
• Clear opportunity for career progression
• Collaborative, employee-focused environment

Location: Richmond / Central Virginia preferred, with projects across Norfolk, Roanoke, and wider Virginia.