Freelance project managers

Hire a freelance construction project manager

When a scheme needs experienced leadership for a defined period, a freelance project manager brings it without a permanent hire. Find project managers on 3lanse by discipline, location, availability and day rate, and contact them directly.

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The role

What a freelance project manager does

Programme and cost

Sets and tracks the programme and budget, and reports progress to the client or board.

Team and stakeholders

Coordinates designers, contractors, consultants and the client to keep decisions moving.

Contracts and change

Manages the contract, change control and risk, often under NEC or JCT forms.

Delivery and handover

Drives the project to completion, handover and close-out documentation.
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When to bring one in

Good reasons to engage a freelance project manager

To cover a gap between permanent appointments, to lead a project that is outside your team's usual sector, or to add capacity during a busy pipeline without adding long-term overhead.

Clients and developers also engage freelance project managers to act on their behalf, independent of the main contractor.

What to check

Experience and qualifications to look for

Comparable projects

Similar sector, value and procurement route, and their role on each.

Memberships

Professional memberships such as APM, CIOB or RICS, where relevant to the role.

Safety training

SMSTS or equivalent, and a CSCS card where they will be on site.

Are you a freelance project manager?

Find project manager work and run your business on 3lanse

Join free as a 3lanser to be found by contractors and consultancies looking for project managers. Set your availability and day rate, build your profile from your CV and browse project manager jobs.

On 3lanser Plus you can also manage clients, log days and mileage, invoice, complete the 3lanse PQQ and check IR35 for each engagement.

How it works

Hire a freelance project manager on 3lanse

  1. 1

    Create a free company account

    Set up your company page in minutes. Try 3seeker Plus free for 14 days, no card needed.
  2. 2

    Search or post a job

    Filter 3lansers by discipline, location, availability and day rate, or post a job and let project managers register interest.
  3. 3

    Check and contact directly

    See experience, qualifications and PQQ status, then message or invite to interview. No finder's fees.

Questions

How much does it cost to hire a freelance project manager on 3lanse?

3lanse doesn't charge finder's fees or take a margin on day rates. You agree the rate directly with the 3lanser. Recruiting needs 3seeker Plus (£9 a month, 14-day free trial, no card needed). VAT is added where applicable.

Is a freelance project manager the same as a contract project manager?

The terms are often used interchangeably. On 3lanse, a 3lanser is an independent professional who agrees their own terms with you directly. You should consider IR35 for each engagement.

Can I see a project manager's availability?

Yes. 3lansers set their work status (available, available in the coming weeks, or not available), so you can focus on people who can start when you need them.

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