Site Manager Jobs in Virginia
Site Manager jobs in Virginia are concentrated in the Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads corridors, where construction, federal contracting, and infrastructure development keep demand steady across commercial, government, and residential projects. Major employers with lasting Virginia footprints include Hensel Phelps, Clark Construction, and Booz Allen Hamilton, all of which regularly hire site managers at project, senior, and program levels. The most in-demand specialties are commercial construction, federal facility management, and civil infrastructure. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Title: Site Lead
Location: Manassas, VA
Work Setting: Onsite
Available Shift: Graveyard shift, 3:00 PM start
Onboarding Schedule: The first 30 days will be Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm for onboarding and training.
After training, candidates will transition to their assigned shift.
Duration: Contract – 12 Months
Role Overview
we seeking a Site Lead to direct daily onsite data center operations for a our customer in Manassas, VA. This role provides technical direction to Data Center Technicians and serves as the primary onsite escalation point across high-density compute, networking, and direct-to-chip liquid-cooled infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical, 24x7 data center environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily onsite data center operations and provide technical direction to Data Center Technicians.
- Oversee installation, rack-and-stack, cabling, deployment, troubleshooting, break/fix, and decommissioning of high-density compute and networking infrastructure.
- Support direct-to-chip liquid cooling (DLC) environments, including Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), cooling loops, manifolds, hoses, quick disconnects, and associated monitoring systems.
- Troubleshoot and coordinate response to liquid-cooling alarms, leaks, flow/pressure issues, temperature abnormalities, and CDU-related incidents, escalating to facilities or engineering teams as required.
- Monitor environmental and infrastructure conditions including power, cooling, temperature, humidity, and hardware health.
- Lead incident response, troubleshooting, root-cause investigation, and escalation for critical infrastructure issues.
- Coordinate onsite work across engineering, networking, facilities, vendors, logistics, and remote operations teams.
- Manage technician priorities, work assignments, ticket queues, maintenance activities, and shift handoffs.
- Ensure accurate documentation, asset management, change-control procedures, SOPs/MOPs, and operational reporting.
- Enforce safety procedures and operational standards when working around electrical, mechanical, and liquid-cooled infrastructure.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in data center operations, infrastructure, or mission-critical environments, including experience leading technicians or onsite operations.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of servers, GPU/compute systems, networking equipment, structured cabling, rack infrastructure, and power distribution.
- Working knowledge of CDUs, DLC systems, cooling loops, leak detection, flow/pressure monitoring, and liquid-cooling operational procedures.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, network connectivity, power, cooling, and environmental infrastructure.
- Experience with ticketing, DCIM, asset management, change management, and operational documentation.
- Ability to coordinate multiple technical teams and serve as the primary onsite escalation point.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, 24x7 data center environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting high-density compute and liquid-cooled data center environments.
Pay: $60.00 - $63.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Title: Site Lead
Location: Manassas, VA
Work Setting: Onsite
Available Shift: Graveyard shift, 3:00 PM start
Onboarding Schedule: The first 30 days will be Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm for onboarding and training.
After training, candidates will transition to their assigned shift.
Duration: Contract – 12 Months
Role Overview
we seeking a Site Lead to direct daily onsite data center operations for a our customer in Manassas, VA. This role provides technical direction to Data Center Technicians and serves as the primary onsite escalation point across high-density compute, networking, and direct-to-chip liquid-cooled infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical, 24x7 data center environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily onsite data center operations and provide technical direction to Data Center Technicians.
- Oversee installation, rack-and-stack, cabling, deployment, troubleshooting, break/fix, and decommissioning of high-density compute and networking infrastructure.
- Support direct-to-chip liquid cooling (DLC) environments, including Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), cooling loops, manifolds, hoses, quick disconnects, and associated monitoring systems.
- Troubleshoot and coordinate response to liquid-cooling alarms, leaks, flow/pressure issues, temperature abnormalities, and CDU-related incidents, escalating to facilities or engineering teams as required.
- Monitor environmental and infrastructure conditions including power, cooling, temperature, humidity, and hardware health.
- Lead incident response, troubleshooting, root-cause investigation, and escalation for critical infrastructure issues.
- Coordinate onsite work across engineering, networking, facilities, vendors, logistics, and remote operations teams.
- Manage technician priorities, work assignments, ticket queues, maintenance activities, and shift handoffs.
- Ensure accurate documentation, asset management, change-control procedures, SOPs/MOPs, and operational reporting.
- Enforce safety procedures and operational standards when working around electrical, mechanical, and liquid-cooled infrastructure.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in data center operations, infrastructure, or mission-critical environments, including experience leading technicians or onsite operations.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of servers, GPU/compute systems, networking equipment, structured cabling, rack infrastructure, and power distribution.
- Working knowledge of CDUs, DLC systems, cooling loops, leak detection, flow/pressure monitoring, and liquid-cooling operational procedures.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, network connectivity, power, cooling, and environmental infrastructure.
- Experience with ticketing, DCIM, asset management, change management, and operational documentation.
- Ability to coordinate multiple technical teams and serve as the primary onsite escalation point.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, 24x7 data center environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting high-density compute and liquid-cooled data center environments.
Pay: $60.00 - $63.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in site manager jobs across Virginia.
- Active Virginia contractor's license or a license recognized by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience overseeing construction or facility operations from groundbreaking through closeout
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification or equivalent safety training
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam
- Strong ability to coordinate subcontractors, inspections, and schedule adherence on active job sites
Site Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a site manager in Virginia?
You become a site manager in Virginia by combining a relevant degree with field experience and, for construction roles, obtaining the appropriate contractor's license through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. DPOR administers Class A, B, and C contractor licenses depending on project scope. Most employers expect a background in construction management, civil engineering, or a related discipline alongside hands-on site supervision experience before considering candidates for a site manager title.
Which companies hire site managers in Virginia?
Employers hiring site managers in Virginia right now include Amazon, Fitch Irick, and Booz Allen Hamilton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's federal contracting ecosystem and active commercial development market mean that both large general contractors and government-focused program management firms post site manager openings regularly.
Which Virginia cities have the most site manager jobs?
The cities with the most site manager openings in Virginia are Richmond, Manassas, and Fort Belvoir. Northern Virginia leads because of its dense federal agency campuses, data center construction boom, and proximity to major program management headquarters, while Richmond and Hampton Roads sustain consistent volume through commercial development, port infrastructure work, and state government facility projects.
Are there remote site manager jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. Site management is fundamentally an on-site role requiring physical oversight of crews, inspections, and safety compliance, so most openings require a daily presence at the project location. About 7% of site manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be program-level or owner's representative roles where administrative coordination outweighs hands-on field supervision.
How can I get hired as a site manager in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as an assistant site manager or field engineer with a large Virginia general contractor, where you shadow a senior site manager and take on progressively larger responsibilities. Firms like Hensel Phelps and Clark Construction run structured field leadership development programs that accept candidates with a construction management degree and limited experience. Earning your OSHA 30-Hour certification and pursuing the Virginia Class B contractor's license early signals readiness to hiring managers and separates newer candidates from the field.
Where can I find and apply to site manager jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to site manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search the roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background and target location within the state.
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