Title: Project Manager Facilities Management

State Role Title: Professional - Lecturer

Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Military Institute is excited to accept applications for a new Project Manager. This position will be reporting to the Deputy Director of Facilities Management for Construction and Engineering, serves as Project Manager for Non-capital construction projects. Non-capital projects are typically up to $3 million in cost and six to 12 months in duration consisting largely of renovations, emergency repairs, scheduled maintenance projects as well as new construction.

The project manager is responsible for day-to-day execution of assigned projects and ensures they meet scope, budget, quality and schedule requirements from initial concept development through final project close out. Responsible for project compliance with all relevant environmental, safety and legal requirements. Coordinate and synchronize activities of the project team and minimize or mitigate impacts to operations and training on post and to the surrounding community. Integrate and synchronize the efforts of project construction contractors, design firms, external agencies and VMI staff to ensure safe, successful execution of projects on time and within budget.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities:

• Serve as Project Manager for assigned non-capital projects.
• Manage project budget, schedule, scope development and assure quality of work.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, such as State Fire Marshal, Division of Engineering and Building, Department of Historic Resources, Department of Environmental Quality, utility providers and other local, state and Federal agencies as required to support assigned projects.
• Brief senior leaders, donors, stakeholders and guests on assigned projects as required.
• Prepare all project reports, updates and responses to information requests on projects to include donor updates, weekly situation reports, budget status reports, Board of Visitor meeting inputs, progress briefings and others as required.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, guidelines of VMI.
• Maintain confidentiality, sound judgment and discretion in all areas of work.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in the related field of Engineering, Business, and Construction is desired.
• Additional certifications, licenses or training in construction related fields such as OSHA 30, ESC/SWM inspector, roof inspector, PMP or trades license is a plus.
Experience
• Five years of experience working in the construction field.
• Three years of experience as an assistant project manager, superintendent, assistant superintendent or project manager for construction projects of over $1 million.
• Experience working in higher education or military environment is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Possess a thorough understanding of construction project management and construction best practices and processes.
• Comfortable operating, handling stakeholders and interacting with senior leaders in a military environment.
• Excellent communication and briefing skills (oral, written, listening).
• Knowledge about Virginia Construction Contracting and the Construction Professional Services Manual.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to follow through independently.
• Expertise with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Additional Considerations

Physical
• Work outside up to 40% of the time in various types of weather and in noisy, dusty, damp and confined environments.
• 60% of work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing, and typing.
• Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain, climb stairs/ladders, stand/walk for extended periods and lift and move items up to 15 pounds.
• Travel up to 5% of the time.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants must include a letter of interest addressing their sense of calling to this position, a resume, complete an on-line application and provide the names and contact information for three professional references.

Contact Information

Name: Tamara Wade

Phone: 540-464-7322

Email: hroffice@vmi.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.