Project Manager

Actalent; Warrenton (VA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager for secure interior construction and SCIF/tenant fitout projects in the NOVA/DMV region. You will lead projects from planning through completion, ensuring compliance with design, security protocols, and quality standards while coordinating with field teams and stakeholders.

The role requires hands-on supervision, strong communication with clients and officials, and adherence to ICD 705 and NISPOM requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience delivering interior fitout construction projects.
• Hands-on interior construction and tenant fitout with secure environments.
• Experience on SCIF or secure construction projects.
• Ability to manage schedules, sequencing, safety, and productivity.
• Coordinate budgeting, financial oversight, and scheduling activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead secure construction and interior tenant fitout projects including SCIF.
• Ensure work aligns with plans, specs, and security requirements.
• Oversee budgeting, financial tracking, and scheduling activities.
• Manage project schedules and daily work plans while maintaining safety and quality.
• Maintain a strong on-site presence and lead by example.
• Interface with clients, property managers, architects, engineers, and security reps.

Skills

Project management

Secure construction

SCIF experience

Budgeting & scheduling

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager Secure Interior Construction (SCIF & Tenant FitOut)

Job Description

This role oversees secure interior construction and tenant fitout projects, with a strong focus on SCIF and other secure facilities. The Project Manager actively leads projects from planning through completion, ensuring all work meets design specifications, security protocols, and quality standards while collaborating closely with field superintendents and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage secure construction and interior tenant fitout projects, including SCIF and other secure facilities.
• Run projects to ensure all work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and applicable security requirements.
• Coordinate, supervise, and assist with budgeting, financial tracking, and scheduling activities, stepping in as needed to maintain productivity.
• Manage project schedules, sequencing, and daily work plans while maintaining safety, quality, and production goals.
• Maintain a strong and visible presence on the jobsite, leading by example through handson involvement in daily operations.
• Interface directly with clients, property managers, architects, engineers, local officials, and security representatives to ensure alignment and clear communication.
• Monitor and control jobsite conditions, ensuring strict compliance with safety standards and secure site protocols, including ICD 705 and NISPOM requirements.
• Complete and maintain accurate daily documentation, including logs, reports, and inspection records.
• Assist with procurement activities, material coordination, and material handling to support efficient project execution.
• Support selfperform trades when applicable, helping to resolve field issues and maintain workmanship standards.
• Uphold high standards of workmanship and consistently represent company values through active field leadership and professional conduct.

Essential Skills

• Proven project management experience delivering highquality interior fitout construction projects.
• Handson experience in interior construction and tenant fitout, with a focus on secure environments.
• Demonstrated experience working on SCIF or other secure construction projects.
• Ability to manage project schedules, sequencing, and daily work plans while balancing safety, quality, and productivity.
• Strong capability to coordinate budgeting, financial oversight, and scheduling activities.
• Experience working closely with construction superintendents and field teams to drive project outcomes.
• Solid understanding of safety standards and secure site protocols, including ICD 705 and NISPOM.
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with clients, property managers, architects, engineers, local officials, and security representatives.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to maintain accurate logs, reports, and inspection records.
• Ability to maintain a visible, handson presence on the jobsite and lead by example.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience delivering secure construction projects in the DMV region, particularly SCIF work.
• Experience in interior fitout construction, excluding restaurant, retail, and multifamily project types.
• Familiarity with SCIF construction best practices and secure facility requirements.
• Comfort working in a growing organization with significant opportunities for advancement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with lead superintendents on complex interior and secure projects.

Work Environment

This position is based in the Northern Virginia (NOVA) area and focuses exclusively on local projects within the DMV region. The Project Manager works handinhand with lead superintendents on secure interior construction and SCIF projects, spending substantial time on active jobsites. The environment is fastpaced and qualitydriven, with a strong emphasis on safety, security protocols, and high workmanship standards. The organization is growing and highly reputable in the SCIF construction space, offering meaningful exposure to specialized secure projects and significant upside for professional growth.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $60.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in WARRENTON,VA.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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