Project Manager

Actalent; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager for ground-up commercial construction in the Northern Virginia region, focusing on healthcare, K-12, higher education, and living facilities. You will lead complex projects from design through completion, manage CPM schedules, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include preconstruction involvement, BIM/VDC support, Lean scheduling, and mentoring a multi-disciplinary team across projects ranging

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management in commercial construction.
• Experience leading ground-up projects in healthcare, K12, and higher education.
• Projects ranging from $15M to $70M in size.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up commercial projects from design through completion across healthcare, education, and living facilities.
• Plan and manage projects in the $15M–$70M range to align with client goals.
• Champion safety on all projects and maintain OSHA 30-hour compliance.
• Pre-qualify subcontractors, conduct site/office visits, and evaluate capabilities.
• Oversee digital and field mock-ups and ensure quality control integration.
• Coordinate Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) needs for planning/execution.
• Develop CPM schedule from schematic design through construction documents and refine leanly.
• Use Primavera P6 to build, update, and manage detailed project schedules.

Skills

Project management

Ground-up construction

Team leadership

Lean scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

Education

OSHA 30-hour certification

First aid certification

CPR certification

Tools

Primavera P6

BIM

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager Ground-Up Commercial Construction

Job Description

This role leads complex ground-up commercial construction projects, with a strong focus on healthcare, K12 and higher education, and experience living facilities in the Northern Virginia and Fairfax corridor region. The Project Manager oversees projects typically ranging from $15 million to $50 million (and up to $70 million), ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. The position requires deep experience in ground-up commercial work, including extensive coordination with subcontractors, active involvement in preconstruction and estimating, and the ability to manage and mentor a project team across multiple jobs.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up commercial construction projects from early design through completion, focusing on healthcare, education, and experience living facilities.
• Plan, organize, and manage projects in the $15 million to $50 million (and up to $70 million) range, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals.
• Champion safety on all projects and maintain active OSHA 30-hour compliance while promoting a strong safety culture on-site.
• Pre-qualify subcontractors, conduct site and office visits, and evaluate their capabilities to ensure high-quality performance.
• Oversee and verify both digital and field mock-ups, ensuring they are completed, reviewed, and approved before work is put in place.
• Request, coordinate, and direct Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) needs to support project planning and execution.
• Navigate and utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) models to support coordination, planning, and problem-solving.
• Develop a comprehensive Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule from schematic design (SD) through construction documents (CD), continuously refining it using a lean approach.
• Use Primavera P6 to build, update, and manage detailed project schedules, including establishing all significant milestones.
• Explain and promote lean scheduling concepts to subcontractors and clients, ensuring understanding and buy-in.
• Identify and clearly understand the owners value drivers for each project and incorporate them into planning and decision-making.
• Analyze project-specific parameters and sequencing to optimize workflow and minimize risk.
• Evaluate and reduce waste in the project schedule by identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Implement the Last Planner System to pull plan from established milestones and manage weekly work plans.
• Create, use, and manage Short Interval Production Schedules to drive day-to-day and week-to-week production.
• Develop and implement recovery schedules when needed to bring projects back on track with key milestones.
• Teach and guide staff on budgeting from a lean perspective, explaining the difference between the budget needed to complete the project and the original estimated budget.
• Review and understand the entire project scope to identify opportunities for additional contingency or fee recovery.
• Oversee project billing processes and ensure projects are fully closed out within 30 days of construction completion, including final payments from owners and full payment to subcontractors.
• Schedule, prepare agendas for, and lead large preconstruction meetings involving owners, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Supervise 510 staff members across multiple projects, including Administrative Assistants, Project Engineers, and Superintendents, providing direction, coordination, and performance evaluation.
• Mentor and develop project team members, promoting collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Assist with estimating and preconstruction activities ahead of bids, including developing site logistics plans and overall project schedules.
• Develop general conditions and staffing plans that align with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate closely with subcontractors on scheduling, budgeting, and field execution for ground-up commercial projects.
• Ensure all work complies with contract documents, quality standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with owners, design professionals, and trade partners to resolve issues and maintain strong working relationships.
• Support and uphold company standards of quality, safety, and professionalism on every project.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, with at least 4 years serving as a full Project Manager (not solely as an Assistant Project Manager).
• Proven experience managing ground-up commercial projects, particularly in healthcare, K12 and higher education, schools, and experience living facilities.
• Demonstrated success leading projects in the $15 million to $70 million range.
• OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Current first aid certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to pre-qualify subcontractors and conduct thorough subcontractor evaluations.
• Experience overseeing digital and field mock-ups and integrating them into the quality control process.
• Ability to request, coordinate, and manage Virtual Design (VDC) needs.
• Proficiency in navigating and using BIM models for coordination and planning.
• Strong scheduling skills, including building CPM schedules from SD to CD and continuously refining them.
• Proficiency with Primavera P