Project Lead Jobs in Virginia

Project Lead jobs in Virginia are open across Richmond, Arlington, and Herndon and other Virginia metros, with employers like ECS Limited, M.C. Dean, and Amazon hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles543+
Top employerECS Limited
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring69
Work type85% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Trane Technologies
Construction Project Manager
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Trane Technologies
New 6h ago
Construction Project Manager
Trane Technologies
Ashland, Virginia
Construction Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$73k - $101k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Virginia Department of Transportation
IT Project Manager
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Virginia Department of Transportation
New 7h ago
IT Project Manager
Virginia Department of Transportation
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Project & Program Management
IT Support & Systems Administration
Business Operations
Project Management
IT Support
On-Site
Other

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Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Senior Project Manager
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Novo Nordisk, Inc.
New 10h ago
Senior Project Manager
Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Petersburg, Virginia
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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ECS Limited
Geotechnical Project Manager
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ECS Limited
Added 2d ago
Geotechnical Project Manager
ECS Limited
Richmond, Virginia
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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ECS Limited
Geotechnical Senior Project Manager
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ECS Limited
Added 2d ago
Geotechnical Senior Project Manager
ECS Limited
Richmond, Virginia
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Project Lead Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richmond
114 jobs
Arlington
29 jobs
Herndon
26 jobs
McLean
26 jobs
Ashburn
25 jobs
Sterling
25 jobs
Chantilly
23 jobs
Reston
22 jobs
Virginia Beach
18 jobs

Project Lead Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

  • ECS Limited
    ECS Limited22
  • M.C. Dean
    M.C. Dean19
  • Amazon
    Amazon17
  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell17
  • Jobot
    Jobot16

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services204
  • Construction & Real Estate91
  • Technology & Software87
  • Manufacturing38
  • Energy23

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project lead jobs across Virginia.

  • 3-5 years of experience managing cross-functional projects from initiation to close
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project
  • PMP certification or equivalent formal project management credential preferred
  • Experience coordinating stakeholders across multiple departments or business units
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for status reporting and escalation
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information systems, or a related field

Project Lead Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How many project lead jobs are there in Virginia?

There are 543+ project lead openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Richmond, Arlington, and Herndon. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.

How much do project leads make in Virginia?

Project leads in Virginia earn a median of about $120,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,020 for the lowest 10% to over $179,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Virginia cities have the most project lead jobs?

Richmond, Arlington, and Herndon have the most project lead openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire project leads in Virginia?

Employers hiring project leads in Virginia include ECS Limited, M.C. Dean, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote project lead jobs in Virginia?

Yes. About 15% of project lead openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Virginia metros.

How do I apply for project lead jobs in Virginia?

You can apply to project lead jobs in Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.

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