High Level APM / Project Manager - Richmond, VA

Richmond, Virginia Permanent USD85,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
A fast-growing design-build firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager ready to step into a Project Manager role within 6-12 months. This individual will take full ownership of industrial construction projects from pre-con through closeout, working closely with senior leadership.
  • Fast-track to PM with real ownership of $50M projects
  • ESOP + high bonus potential = strong earnings upside

About Our Client

This organization is a nationally recognized design-build firm with a strong reputation for delivering complex industrial projects across the U.S. Backed by the resources of a large company, the local office maintains a tight-knit, entrepreneurial culture where employees are empowered to take ownership and grow quickly.
With decades of experience and consistent expansion in the Mid-Atlantic region, they focus on high-impact construction projects including:

  • Cold storage and food & beverage facilities
  • Life sciences and light manufacturing
  • Warehouse distribution and self-storage
  • Industrial builds up to $50M

They offer both the stability of a national platform and the agility of a smaller regional team-creating an ideal environment for ambitious construction professionals.

Job Description

  • Manage a single project at a time from inception through closeout
  • Support preconstruction, budgeting, and estimating efforts
  • Collaborate with in-house architects and design teams
  • Oversee project execution, schedules, and client communication
  • Ensure quality, cost control, and timely project delivery
  • Work closely with senior leadership for guidance and development

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 1-5 years of experience in construction (APM, PE, or early PM)
  • Background in commercial ground-up construction required
  • Industrial or large-scale renovation experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required)
  • Strong working knowledge of Procore, Excel, and MS Project
  • Highly motivated, growth-oriented, and ready for increased ownership
  • Ability to operate autonomously and "hit the ground running"



What's on Offer

  • Base salary: $85K-110K
  • Bonus: % of project profit (up to ~50% of base salary)
  • Guaranteed ~$15K bonus annually for first 2 years
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Mileage reimbursement ($0.70/mile)
  • 3 weeks PTO + 1 week sick + 1 volunteer week
  • 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
  • Strong internal promotion and relocation opportunities
  • Exposure to large-scale, high-profile industrial projects



Contact
Caroline Chang
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7051353

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Richmond
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Caroline Chang
Job Reference
JN-062026-7051353