Capital Project Manager
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Job no: 534503
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: VP Facilities
Department: Capital Construction
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Program/Project Management
Reporting to the Supervisory Project Manager (SPM), the Project Manager (PM) will lead
execution of multiple assigned capital outlay projects from conception through completion using a variety of contracting methods. Projects range from moderate to advanced difficulty and complexity. The PM will also represent Virginia Tech (VT) during the design/construction process, serving as the owner’s primary contact and maintaining the following primary responsibilities:
- manage and coordinate the project team (Architect/Engineering (A/E) teams, consultants,
contractors, stakeholders, etc.)
- provide support to VT leadership to achieve successful project outcomes
- ensure design and construction maximizes program goals, while conforming to the project’s
established criteria for scope, cost, schedule and quality
- coordinate the involvement of all participants in the design, value management, document review, construction, occupancy, close out, warranty, and financial management processes.
-Advanced degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Engineering, or
Building Construction; OR training and work experience at a level that equates to an advanced
degree.
- Working knowledge of site/building design and construction processes.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in managing new construction and major renovation
projects of high complexity from concept through completion.
- Excellent communications, team building, organizational, negotiation, project management,
and records management skills.
- Ability to create and manage a team to meet project goals.
- Proven customer service skills.
- Ability to interpret design/construction documents and effectively administer contracts.
- Ability to read/interpret construction schedules.
- Knowledge of building codes and construction means and methods.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Registered Professional Engineer or Architect in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Experience in public procurement and administrative processes.
- Higher education facilities experience.
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and plumbing experience.
- Experience with project management software (ex. SharePoint, MS Office, web-based project
management platforms, etc.).
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
This is a full-time, calendar year, restricted appointment which may be renewed annually. However, there is no presumption of renewal for this appointment. Continuation of this appointment, even during the initial year, is subject to the availability of funds, the need for services, and satisfactory performance.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at opshr-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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