Construction Project Manager - Richmond, VA

My client is seeking an experienced, highly capable Project Manager to join their growing team and immediately take ownership of active and upcoming commercial construction projects. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-respected Virginia general contractor known for its family‑oriented culture, flexibility, and direct access to leadership. **APPLY TODAY TO BE REVIEWED WITHIN 24 HRS** Client Details

My client is a Class A commercial general contracting and construction management firm serving the entire state of Virginia for over 17 years. They specialize in negotiated work, allowing them to prioritize collaboration, transparency, and customized project approaches. Their portfolio includes interior renovations, mid‑size construction, and select base‑building projects ranging from $500K to $20M across sectors such as multifamily, healthcare, hospitality, gaming, boutique hotels, higher education, and sports facilities.

Founded in early 2000s, the company was built on the belief that strong relationships drive successful projects. Their team of 10-12 professionals maintains a 50/50 field‑office split and enjoys direct access to hands‑on leadership capable of making quick decisions. The culture is respectful, family‑friendly, and flexible-no micromanagement, no clock‑watching, and a genuine work-life balance despite a typical 50‑hour workweek. They maintain long‑standing, hand‑selected subcontractor relationships to ensure project quality and a smoother construction experience.

Description

The Project Manager will lead assigned commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring quality, safety, and profitability. This individual will operate with significant autonomy, managing project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client relationships, and field coordination.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage full lifecycle of commercial construction projects
• Lead subcontractor procurement and relationship management
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, monthly cost tracking, and reporting
• Coordinate closely with field teams and project engineers
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Handle RFIs, submittals, change orders, and financial documentation
• Ensure project completion meets quality standards, timelines, and profitability goals

Profile

You are a seasoned Project Manager who can immediately step in, lead projects, and operate with confidence and autonomy. You thrive in a fast‑moving environment, communicate proactively, and excel at managing the full project lifecycle.

You bring:

• 10+ total years of commercial construction experience
• Strong ground‑up experience (renovation experience welcome)
• Healthcare construction experience preferred (not required)
• Ability to manage 1 large project or 2-3 smaller projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam
• Strong financial management, RFI/submittal experience, and problem‑solving skills

Job Offer

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $110,000-$140,000
• Monthly Car Allowance
• Gas Card Provided
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Based on performance & project success

Insurance & Retirement:

• 100% employer‑paid health, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) match up to 3%

Work-life & Culture Perks:

• 15 days PTO
• Flexible, family‑oriented culture
• No micromanagement - no clock‑in/clock‑out tracking
• Direct access to owners and leadership
• Smaller team with large‑firm resources and benefits
• Long-standing subcontractor partnerships making projects smoother and more enjoyable

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.