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Richmond, VA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Project Manager
Richmond VA (100% Onsite)
6 months with potential extension
W2 or 1099 individual contractor


About the Role

This role manages multiple concurrent projects end to endplanning directing and coordinating activities to ensure objectives are met on time and within funding parameters. You will lead projects from initiation through close provide regular status to Executive Sponsors and translate business needs into clear project plans by gathering analyzing and managing both business and technical inputs.

You will partner closely with cross-functional teams and construction-related vendors to lead full project lifecycle (initiation planning execution monitoring/control close) across multiple concurrent efforts using Waterfall Agile or hybrid approaches. Also building and maintaining project artifacts: charters WBS schedules budgets resource plans RAID logs change requests communications plans.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage detailed schedules in Microsoft Project; track milestones dependencies critical path and funding constraints.
  • Provide clear timely reporting and executive-ready updates; facilitate Steering Committee/Executive Sponsor reviews and decision-making.
  • Coordinate requirements gathering with business and technical stakeholders; translate needs into scope deliverables and acceptance criteria.
  • Manage construction-related vendors and contracts (RFPs SOWs change orders performance tracking); ensure onsite coordination safety and compliance.
  • Oversee risk issue and change control processes; drive mitigation escalation and resolution.
  • Partner with operational teams for smooth handoffs readiness and transition to steady state.
  • Champion process improvements and adherence to PMO standards templates and governance.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required; Masters degree preferred.
  • 35 years of hands-on project management experience leading multiple projects simultaneously in client-facing customer-oriented environments.
  • Demonstrated experience managing construction-related vendors contracts timelines and budgets.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; moderate or greater proficiency with Microsoft Project required.
  • Strong knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and experience operating in hybrid delivery models.
  • Exceptional communication facilitation and executive reporting skills; able to influence without authority and drive cross-functional alignment.
  • Solid financial acumen for budget tracking forecasting and funding management; meticulous documentation and organizational skills.
  • PMP/PgMP Certifications (Preferred)
Nice to Have:
  • Experience with facilities or construction programs in enterprise settings.
  • Familiarity with PMO tools such as SharePoint Project Online Azure DevOps or Jira and advanced Excel reporting.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

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