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

Open roles183+
Top employerTurner & Townsend Pty Limited
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring43
Work type80% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Construction Project Manager
East Beach Training Studio
Norfolk, Virginia
Procurement & Purchasing
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
$60k - $75k/yr
On-Site

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Clark Construction
(Construction PM) - Project Manager, Technology Systems
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(Construction PM) - Project Manager, Technology Systems
Clark Construction
McLean, Virginia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$85k - $150k/yr
BICSI Certification
1,001-5,000

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Construction Project Manager
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Construction Project Manager
James River Rental Property
Lynchburg, Virginia
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$60k - $73k/yr
On-Site

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Alpha Hire Inc.
Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction
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Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction
Alpha Hire Inc.
Richmond, Virginia
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Alpha Hire Inc.
Project Manager - Commercial Construction
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Project Manager - Commercial Construction
Alpha Hire Inc.
Richmond, Virginia
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$119k - $152k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Construction Project Lead Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Arlington
12 jobs
Alexandria
11 jobs
Sterling
9 jobs
Virginia Beach
9 jobs
Norfolk
8 jobs
Chesapeake
8 jobs
Fairfax
6 jobs
Reston
5 jobs

Construction Project Lead Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited9 open roles
Atlantic Constructors
Atlantic Constructors8 open roles
ECS Limited
ECS Limited5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Insurance
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Construction & Real Estate

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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