Project Manager

Actalent; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager for drywall and commercial construction in Fairfax, VA. You will lead drywall-focused projects from planning through completion, coordinating with field teams and general contractors on data center and federal projects.

Responsibilities include scheduling, coordinating doors/frames/hardware, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and transitioning projects to operations with punch lists and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on drywall experience, including hanging and finishing.
• 5+ years of project management experience in construction.
• Proficiency with doors, frames and hardware installation on commercial projects.
• Strong drywall installation knowledge and best practices.
• Experience on data centers and federal construction projects.
• Experience delivering commercial and/or federal projects as a subcontractor.
• Ability to coordinate multiple trades (drywall, rough carpentry, doors/frames/hardware).
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets and quality requirements.
• Strong communication with general contractors and project teams.
• Leadership support for assistant project managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage drywall projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Coordinate drywall installation, hanging and finishing to ensure quality.
• Manage doors, frames and hardware installation within projects.
• Direct field staff and assistant PMs for safe, efficient delivery.
• Coordinate with prime general contractors and other subs to align schedules.
• Monitor progress, milestones, and budget; address issues.
• Review drawings/specs for scope clarity and compliance.
• Coordinate self-performed work across multiple trades where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with codes and client requirements, especially for data centers and federal projects.
• Communicate status, risks, and changes to stakeholders.
• Support transition to permanent operations with punch lists and docs.

Skills

Drywall experience

Construction project management

Doors, frames & hardware

Data centers

Federal construction

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Schedule management

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager – Drywall and Commercial Construction

Job Description

This role leads drywall-focused construction projects from planning through completion, with a strong emphasis on doors, frames, hardware, and drywall installation. The Project Manager oversees commercial and federal projects, including data centers, ensuring work meets quality, schedule, and budget expectations while coordinating closely with field teams and general contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage drywall projects, including planning, scheduling, and execution, from pre‑construction through closeout.
• Oversee and coordinate drywall installation activities, including hanging and finishing, to ensure high‑quality workmanship and adherence to specifications.
• Manage all aspects of doors, frames, and hardware installation within assigned projects, ensuring proper integration with drywall and rough carpentry scopes.
• Direct and support project teams, including field staff and assistant project managers, to ensure safe, efficient, and coordinated project delivery.
• Collaborate with prime general contractors and other subcontractors to align schedules, resolve conflicts, and maintain smooth project workflows.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and proactively address issues that may impact schedule, budget, or quality.
• Review project documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure scope clarity and compliance with commercial and federal project requirements.
• Coordinate self‑performed work across multiple trades, including demolition, drywall, rough carpentry, doors/frames/hardware, and painting and wallcovering, as applicable to each project.
• Ensure that all work complies with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements, particularly for data center and federal projects.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, risks, and changes.
• Support the transition of projects from construction to permanent operations, including punch lists, inspections, and final documentation.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement on all job sites.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of hands‑on drywall experience, including hanging and finishing.
• At least 5 years of project management experience in construction.
• Proficiency in doors, frames, and hardware installation within commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of drywall installation techniques and best practices.
• Extensive experience working on data centers and federal construction projects.
• Experience delivering commercial and/or federal construction projects as a subcontractor.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple trades, including drywall, rough carpentry, and doors/frames/hardware.
• Demonstrated capability to manage project schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for working with general contractors and project teams.
• Ability to lead and support project teams, including assistant project managers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with self‑performed work across multiple trades such as demolition, drywall, rough carpentry, doors/frames/hardware, painting, and wallcovering.
• experience in working as both a Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager on construction projects.
• Familiarity with the unique requirements and documentation standards of federal construction projects.
• Ability to adapt to complex environments such as data centers with high performance and reliability expectations.
• Interest in long‑term employment with access to benefits upon conversion to a permanent role.

Work Environment

The role operates within a subcontractor environment that self‑performs multiple construction trades, including demolition, drywall, rough carpentry, doors/frames/hardware, and painting and wallcovering. Project work is primarily in commercial and federal facilities, including data centers, where coordination with prime general contractors and other subcontractors is essential. The position involves regular presence on active construction sites, collaboration with field crews and project teams, and adherence to safety practices and site‑specific protocols. Benefits become available upon transition to a permanent position, supporting a stable and long‑term work setting.

Job Type & Location

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