Capital Outlay Project Engineer SDB00186

DHRM • Staunton, VA

20d

About The Position

The Capital Outlay Project Engineer manages all phases of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind’s capital outlay program and selected small facility projects. The position ensures that projects comply with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), the Construction and Professional Services Manual (CPSM), and other applicable state regulations. Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Engineering, the Project Engineer serves as the primary liaison among VSDB, design professionals, contractors, and oversight agencies, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. The role also contributes expertise to long-range facility planning and coordinates project activities to minimize disruption to students and staff.

This classified position is funded through special capital-related funding and is contingent on the availability of that funding. It supports VSDB’s commitment to a safe, accessible, and functional learning and residential environment by planning, coordinating, and executing capital projects in line with the school’s mission and state requirements.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital outlay or large-scale construction projects.
• Working knowledge of procurement regulations, construction contracts, and state and federal building requirements.
• Knowledge of the capital outlay project lifecycle, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and close-out.
• Knowledge of the VPPA, CPSM, and other applicable state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of Building and Life Safety Codes, ADA accessibility requirements, flood plain restrictions, and historic preservation requirements (DHR, AARB).
• Knowledge of budget development, cost control, and financial tracking for capital projects.
• Knowledge of contract administration, project scheduling, and construction management practices.
• Project management skills, including coordinating multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Ability to review and interpret architectural and engineering plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Ability to analyze budgets, schedules, and contractor performance to ensure accountability.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Ability to facilitate communication between contractors, consultants, school staff, and state oversight agencies.
• Ability to lead and manage complex construction projects while balancing competing priorities.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to resolve construction and design challenges.
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to ensure compliance with state procurement rules and project delivery requirements.
• Ability to represent VSDB professionally with state agencies, contractors, and the public.
• Ability to work collaboratively to support the school’s mission and minimize disruption to academic and residential life.

Nice To Haves

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential.
• Direct experience with Virginia state capital outlay processes, VPPA, CPSM, and DGS procedures.
• Experience working in a public-sector, educational, or state agency environment.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards, historic preservation requirements, and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the school’s capital outlay program and selected small facility projects.
• Ensure projects comply with the VPPA, CPSM, and other applicable state regulations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between VSDB, design professionals, contractors, and oversight agencies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Provide expertise in long-range facility planning.
• Coordinate project activities to minimize disruption to students and staff.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute capital projects in alignment with VSDB’s mission and state requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed