Project Lead Jobs in Norfolk, VA
Project Lead jobs in Norfolk, Virginia are in active demand, concentrated in the Downtown Norfolk waterfront corridor, Naval Station Norfolk's surrounding contractor belt, and the Greenbrier and Town Center districts in neighboring Chesapeake. Defense contracting, healthcare, logistics, and information technology drive the bulk of openings, with employers like Serco, ActioNet, and Johnson Controls posting roles across those sectors. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerSerco
Top credentialBachelor's degree in construction management
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Quality Project Manager (Job ID: 1513)
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Colonna's Shipyard, Inc
Quality Project Manager (Job ID: 1513)
Norfolk, Virginia
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Regional Project Manager
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ActioNet
Regional Project Manager
Norfolk, Virginia
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Traveling Project Manager
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Hunt Building Company, Ltd
Traveling Project Manager
Norfolk, Virginia
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Project Manager- Industrial Steel Projects-Fab/Erecting
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MK Consulting Group
Project Manager- Industrial Steel Projects-Fab/Erecting
Norfolk, Virginia
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Assistant Project Manager (Norfolk, VA)
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Grunley Construction
Assistant Project Manager (Norfolk, VA)
Norfolk, Virginia
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Quality Project Manager (Job ID: 1513)
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc·Norfolk, Virginia
Job functions:
$70k - $85k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
501-1,000 employees
Job Description
Quality Project Manager
Purpose:
The Quality Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating various quality inspections and activities associated with the Quality Program. This role monitors the performance of inspectors and trades personnel to ensure first-time quality objectives are achieved while reporting quality-related activities and issues to management. The Quality Project Manager also coordinates various quality initiatives across all levels of management and is responsible for project organization, scheduling, problem identification, customer interaction, and the implementation of quality plans to support overall project success.
The Quality Project Manager reports directly to the Quality Manager, or Director of Quality Programs as required, but will have regular contact with various stakeholders to include trades personnel, foremen, project/program team, senior management, and executive leadership.
This position works onsite at our shipyard in Norfolk, VA. Position may require work hours beyond a standard work week to support business operations.
Job Description:
- Develop the inspector schedule to support assigned area (fabrication or shipyard).
- Manage the tracking, compiling, and submitting of data which may include documenting concerns or disputes/issues.
- Recognize potential problems early, recommend solutions, and recommend/implement corrective actions.
- Work with and provide oversight to assigned administrative support personnel at assigned area.
- Collaborate with Superintendents and Production Teams to develop metrics and reports used to track various quality items and discuss/resolve matters (such as work procedures and complaints).
- Monitor performance of assigned area(s) and immediately report any issues. (This requires deck-plate/fabrication floor oversight, requiring managers to board vessels or climb structures to perform ship checks and verification of data.)
- Monitor, coordinate, and manage the required reports and documentation submittals for assigned areas.
- Monitor, coordinate, and manage any software used to track or monitor quality of products or services.
- Create, maintain, and analyze process improvements for improved business operations
Position will also:
- Coordinate with Supervision, Production Manager, Program Manager, and Safety (and other stakeholders as necessary) to ensure that planning requirements are established/met and resources are allocated efficiently to limit or eliminate any scheduling conflicts.
- Develop daily and weekly plans for quality personnel in assigned area.
- Attend various meetings to represent the Quality Department as required.
- Other duties may be assigned as workload dictates.
Qualifications:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, administrative, or related field and at least five (5) years of work experience in project management or administrative services. Additional 4 years of related experience can be considered in leu of degree.
- Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and command of various computer programs and database management.
- Must have effective negotiation, problem solving, and decision-making skills leveraged with excellent communications, both verbal and written.
- Must be able to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long-range goals can be achieved.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiar with various standards and requirements relevant to industrial fabrication or shipyard operations.
- Familiar with various welding and NDT requirements.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 15% or less.
Physical Requirements:
- Remain in a stationary position, could be standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Ability to sit and work on a computer for long periods.
- Ability to Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Climb, Reach, Push and Pull, Stoop, Crawl, Kneel, Balance, Lift and Carry various objects and equipment.
- Lighting and temperature are adequate and there is minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Due to work being in a shipyard/industrial environment, this type of work has physical demands that requires frequent movement up to 50% of the time. Must be able to climb up and down stairs and spend time moving throughout the facility.
- Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available, but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.
Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Additionally, Colonna’s Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000
Determination of base salary considers various factors, including but not limited to scope of responsibility, candidate’s relative and specific experience, education level, key skills, as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees’ best health and wellness. Additionally, the company offers a 401k retirement program with match, paid holidays, and competitive paid time off (PTO)
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc
Quality Project Manager (Job ID: 1513)
Norfolk, Virginia
New 13h ago501-1,000 employees
Job functions:
$70k - $85k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
Job Description
Quality Project Manager
Purpose:
The Quality Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating various quality inspections and activities associated with the Quality Program. This role monitors the performance of inspectors and trades personnel to ensure first-time quality objectives are achieved while reporting quality-related activities and issues to management. The Quality Project Manager also coordinates various quality initiatives across all levels of management and is responsible for project organization, scheduling, problem identification, customer interaction, and the implementation of quality plans to support overall project success.
The Quality Project Manager reports directly to the Quality Manager, or Director of Quality Programs as required, but will have regular contact with various stakeholders to include trades personnel, foremen, project/program team, senior management, and executive leadership.
This position works onsite at our shipyard in Norfolk, VA. Position may require work hours beyond a standard work week to support business operations.
Job Description:
- Develop the inspector schedule to support assigned area (fabrication or shipyard).
- Manage the tracking, compiling, and submitting of data which may include documenting concerns or disputes/issues.
- Recognize potential problems early, recommend solutions, and recommend/implement corrective actions.
- Work with and provide oversight to assigned administrative support personnel at assigned area.
- Collaborate with Superintendents and Production Teams to develop metrics and reports used to track various quality items and discuss/resolve matters (such as work procedures and complaints).
- Monitor performance of assigned area(s) and immediately report any issues. (This requires deck-plate/fabrication floor oversight, requiring managers to board vessels or climb structures to perform ship checks and verification of data.)
- Monitor, coordinate, and manage the required reports and documentation submittals for assigned areas.
- Monitor, coordinate, and manage any software used to track or monitor quality of products or services.
- Create, maintain, and analyze process improvements for improved business operations
Position will also:
- Coordinate with Supervision, Production Manager, Program Manager, and Safety (and other stakeholders as necessary) to ensure that planning requirements are established/met and resources are allocated efficiently to limit or eliminate any scheduling conflicts.
- Develop daily and weekly plans for quality personnel in assigned area.
- Attend various meetings to represent the Quality Department as required.
- Other duties may be assigned as workload dictates.
Qualifications:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, administrative, or related field and at least five (5) years of work experience in project management or administrative services. Additional 4 years of related experience can be considered in leu of degree.
- Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and command of various computer programs and database management.
- Must have effective negotiation, problem solving, and decision-making skills leveraged with excellent communications, both verbal and written.
- Must be able to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long-range goals can be achieved.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiar with various standards and requirements relevant to industrial fabrication or shipyard operations.
- Familiar with various welding and NDT requirements.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 15% or less.
Physical Requirements:
- Remain in a stationary position, could be standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Ability to sit and work on a computer for long periods.
- Ability to Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Climb, Reach, Push and Pull, Stoop, Crawl, Kneel, Balance, Lift and Carry various objects and equipment.
- Lighting and temperature are adequate and there is minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Due to work being in a shipyard/industrial environment, this type of work has physical demands that requires frequent movement up to 50% of the time. Must be able to climb up and down stairs and spend time moving throughout the facility.
- Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available, but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.
Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Additionally, Colonna’s Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000
Determination of base salary considers various factors, including but not limited to scope of responsibility, candidate’s relative and specific experience, education level, key skills, as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees’ best health and wellness. Additionally, the company offers a 401k retirement program with match, paid holidays, and competitive paid time off (PTO)
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Project Lead Jobs in Norfolk: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project lead job in Norfolk?
Focus your search on Norfolk's dominant hiring sectors: defense and government contracting, hospital systems and healthcare networks, port logistics, and IT services firms tied to the military corridor. Employers in these spaces prize candidates who have coordinated cross-functional teams, managed vendor relationships, or held a junior PM or team lead title. Familiarity with federal project environments, security clearance eligibility, or healthcare operations gives applicants a measurable edge in this market.
Which companies hire project leads in Norfolk?
Norfolk project lead roles are posted by Serco, ActioNet, and Johnson Controls and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local hiring base skews toward defense contractors, Sentara and Bon Secours-aligned health systems, and port and logistics operators tied to the Port of Virginia.
How can I get a project lead job in Norfolk with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Norfolk is moving up from a coordinator, analyst, or team lead role within a defense contractor or health system, both of which hire at the junior level and promote from within. Tidewater Community College and Old Dominion University offer project management coursework that local employers recognize. Entry roles like project coordinator, program support specialist, or operations analyst at Naval Station area contractors are common steppingstones toward a full project lead title.
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