Title: Project Manager
State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I
Hiring Range: $75,000 - $105,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Military Affairs
Location: Blackstone, FTPIC
Agency Website: DMA
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
About the Agency:
The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Purpose of Position:
Manage all aspects of assigned projects. Administer selection of Architecture/Engineering (A/E) services, and administer A/E and major construction contracts. Prepare contract documents. Prepare detailed design and constructions cost estimates, and project schedules. Manage multi-projects, supervise project inspectors, administer change orders and complete project closeout. Verify accuracy of and authorize payment of A/E and construction pay requests. Continually update Architectural Consultant on project status.
Minimum Qualifications
Extensive on site Project Manager experience;
Knowledge and use of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Construction and Professional Services Manual;
Knowledge of cost estimating, site planning, architectural design;
Ability to read and interpret working drawings and specifications;
Knowledge and experience in construction materials, methods, standard practices and procedures;
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with design professionals, contractors, fiscal technicians, project inspectors, peers and superiors;
Valid Driver’s License in order to operate state owned vehicle in accordance with current policy.
Additional Considerations
Virginia Construction Contracting Officer (VCCO) certification preferred.
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.
Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination
Must obtain Virginia Construction Contracting Officer (VCCO) certification within 24 months of hire;
Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment;
Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC);
The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.
AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.
This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).
Contact Information
Name: Loreley A. Leabhart
Phone: (804) 313-1694
Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil
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.