Construction Project Manager

Your New Company

Hays is partnered with a highly respected and rapidly growing commercial interiors General Contractor seeking an experienced APM OR Project Manager to join its award-winning team in Northern Virginia.

For over two decades, this organization has built a reputation as one of the region's premier interiors contractors, delivering high-quality projects for some of the most recognizable corporate, healthcare, government, retail, and commercial clients throughout Washington DC and Northern Virginia.

With an impressive backlog of negotiated work, long-standing client relationships, and an exceptionally high level of repeat business, the company continues to experience sustained growth and is investing heavily in its project management team. This is an opportunity to join a contractor that combines the stability of an established business with the energy, flexibility, and entrepreneurial culture of a growing company. You'll work alongside highly respected construction leaders who are committed to developing their people and promoting from within.

Your New Role

As a Project Manager, you'll lead commercial interior construction projects from preconstruction through turnover, taking full ownership of project strategy, financial performance, client relationships, and successful execution. This is not a role where you'll be buried in paperwork or managing a single long-duration project for years at a time. Instead, you'll oversee a diverse portfolio of fast-paced interior construction projects, giving you the opportunity to manage multiple clients, work with a variety of project teams, and see the direct impact of your work on a regular basis.

Projects typically range from $500K to $5M+ and include:

• Corporate Office Interiors
• Workplace Renovations
• Tenant Fit-Outs
• Corporate Headquarters
• Medical & Healthcare Facilities
• Government & Federal Interiors
• Retail & Hospitality Renovations
• Occupied Space Renovations
• Capital Improvement Projects

With dedicated support from estimating, accounting, and operational leadership teams, you'll be empowered to focus on what great Project Managers do best: driving projects, leading teams, managing clients, and delivering successful outcomes.

What You'll Be Responsible For

As Project Manager, you will serve as the primary point of contact for both clients and project teams while maintaining complete ownership of project performance. Responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple commercial interior construction projects simultaneously from award through closeout.
• Developing, managing, and forecasting project budgets and overall financial performance.
• Building and maintaining detailed project schedules and milestone plans.
• Leading buyout, subcontractor procurement, and contract administration activities.
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Working closely with Superintendents to ensure successful field execution.
• Coordinating architects, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors throughout construction.
• Identifying project risks early and developing proactive solutions.
• Leading client meetings and maintaining strong relationships throughout project delivery.
• Monitoring project profitability and ensuring projects meet both client and company expectations.
• Driving successful project turnover and closeout.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

Many Project Managers eventually reach a point where they want more than simply processing paperwork or managing subcontractors.

This opportunity offers:

• A strong pipeline of negotiated and repeat-client work
• The ability to manage interesting, highly visible interiors projects across multiple sector
• Direct access to leadership and decision-maker
• Significant autonomy and trust
• A collaborative environment without unnecessary bureaucracy
• The opportunity to build long-term relationships with some of the region's most respected clients
• Clear advancement opportunities into Senior Project Manager and Project Executive positions

If you enjoy the fast pace of interiors construction, thrive in a client-facing environment, and want to be recognized for your contribution, this is the type of company where top performers build long-term careers.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• 4+ years of experience with a Commercial General Contractor.
• Experience managing commercial interior construction projects valued between $500K and $5M+.
• Strong background in office interiors, tenant fit-outs, healthcare, government, retail, or similar commercial projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, contracts, and project financials.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Experience working closely with Superintendents and field personnel to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Ability to travel throughout Washington DC and Northern Virginia project locations.

What's In It For You?

• Base Salary: $110,000 - $165,000
• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 - $25,000
• Annual Performance Bonus up to 15%
• Monthly Vehicle Allowance of $600
• EZ Pass Provided
• Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Family Healthcare Plans Available
• 3 Weeks PTO + Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave.
• Ongoing Professional Development
• Clear Career Path into Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, and Leadership Positions

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join one of the most respected interiors contractors in the DMV market at a time of continued growth. You'll be trusted to run your projects, supported by an experienced leadership team, and exposed to a steady stream of challenging and rewarding interior construction work. If you're a Project Manager looking for a company where your contributions are valued, your career can continue to grow, and your projects make a visible impact across the region, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, contact Scott Kinson directly at or apply with an updated resume.