Construction Project Lead Jobs in Virginia
Construction Project Lead jobs in Virginia are concentrated in the Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads metro areas, where infrastructure expansion, federal contracting, and commercial development keep demand strong across commercial build-out, civil infrastructure, and government facilities work. Large established employers such as Clark Construction, Whiting-Turner Contracting, and Turner Construction maintain active Virginia operations and consistently hire at the project lead level. Openings range from mid-level field supervisors stepping into their first lead role to senior leads overseeing multi-phase federal and municipal projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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OVERVIEW
EF Management is a growth-minded company that prioritizes company culture, core values, and investing in our people. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to grow with us as we expand our apartment complex portfolio. This role oversees multi family construction renovation projects. This is a field-based role focused on coordinating independent contractors, not managing direct employees. You will have flexibility in how you organize your day-to-day schedule, while working closely with the Director of Construction with an emphasis on meeting deadlines and budgetary constraints. You will typically oversee up to 100 individual project scopes within a single apartment complex at any given time. You will report directly to the Director of Construction.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Schedule contractor crews based on timetables developed in coordination with the Director of Construction
- Ensure all project deadlines are met
- Coordinate and manage multiple trades working concurrently on a single project
- Ensure contractors execute the full scope of work to required quality standards
- Confirm completed work meets quality standards prior to handoff to the property management team
- Ensure contractors adhere to job site safety standards and protocols throughout each renovation.
YOU
- Minimum 5 years of relevant project management or construction coordination experience
- Proficiency with construction CRMs such as JobTread or BuilderTrend
- Strong understanding of scheduling and project management principles
- Proven ability to organize and manage crews across different trades concurrently on one project
- Adaptability: ability to manage unforeseen issues as they arise on active job sites
- Strong communication skills, including proficiency updating CRMs and budgeting software to keep the team aligned
- Comfortable working in the field coordinating crews with minimal office time (occasional visits for meetings and coordination)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Base: $60,000–$75,000, depending on experience.
- Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance; 401k; PTO; sick time.
- Location: In office and in the field across Norfolk, Ocean View, and Portsmouth.
- Reliable vehicle required.
ABOUT EF MANAGEMENT
EF Management is part of a vertically integrated real estate company: EF Capital buys the properties, ConstructTech renovates them, and EF Management runs them. We focus on value-add multifamily in Hampton Roads.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Management: 3 years (Required)
- Project scheduling: 2 years (Required)
- Project management: 5 years (Required)
- Construction management software: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction project lead jobs across Virginia.
- Active OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required or expected by most Virginia employers
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field preferred
- Five or more years of field construction experience with demonstrated supervisory responsibility
- PMP or CCM credential recognized as a strong differentiator in Virginia government and federal contracting work
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam
- Proven ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and budgets on projects valued at several million dollars
Construction Project Lead Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction project lead in Virginia?
Most Virginia employers expect a combination of a construction management or civil engineering degree and several years of progressive field experience before promoting or hiring someone into a project lead role. Virginia does not issue a state-specific license for construction project leads, but holding an OSHA 30-Hour card and pursuing the Certified Construction Manager credential through the Construction Management Association of America strengthens any application. Large Virginia contractors and federal project firms also value familiarity with Virginia Department of Transportation standards for infrastructure work.
Which companies hire construction project leads in Virginia?
Virginia construction project lead roles are posted by Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Atlantic Constructors, and ECS Limited and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Northern Virginia's dense federal contracting environment and Richmond's active commercial development sector mean openings appear across both private general contractors and public-sector project delivery firms.
Which Virginia cities have the most construction project lead jobs?
Richmond, Arlington, and Alexandria have the most construction project lead openings in Virginia right now. Northern Virginia's volume is driven by federal agency construction and large-scale data center development, Richmond anchors state government and commercial build-out work, and Hampton Roads sustains steady demand through military installation projects and port infrastructure managed by large regional contractors.
Are there remote construction project lead jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they are rare. Construction project lead work is fundamentally site-based, requiring physical presence for inspections, subcontractor coordination, and safety oversight. About 20% of construction project lead openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to cover pre-construction planning, estimating review, or owner-side program management rather than active field supervision.
How can I get hired as a construction project lead in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing an assistant project manager or field engineer role with a mid-size Virginia general contractor and building toward a lead position from there. Firms like Clark Construction and Whiting-Turner run structured associate programs for recent construction management graduates in their Virginia offices. Completing an OSHA 30-Hour course, earning an internship through Virginia Tech's or George Mason's construction management programs, and building a portfolio of projects you coordinated, even in a support capacity, gives you a concrete edge when applying for your first lead opening.
Where can I find and apply to construction project lead jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to construction project lead jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across contractors, developers, and public-sector project owners. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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