Capital Projects Manager

Chesterfield County•Chesterfield, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs work of considerable complexity in managing various phases of construction, renovation, system replacements, and upgrades from conceptual initiation through construction occupancy and warranty. This includes planning, design, procurement, and construction, ensuring that projects are designed and constructed in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, regulations, and codes, county standards, stakeholder needs, available budgets, identified scope, time schedules, and other applicable requirements. The role involves coordinating with county staff, contractors, consultants, vendors, and regulatory agencies for reviews and approvals, developing and monitoring project budgets, managing contractor payments and change orders, conducting regular meetings, developing drawings and specifications for smaller projects, participating in interviews, negotiating contracts, serving as a point of contact for issue resolution, and preparing project status reports. The position also provides non-supervisory work direction to County field coordination staff and performs other duties as required. This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) offering career progression and salary incentives based on performance, qualifications, and experience, as funding permits. The position is open until filled, with the first review beginning July 27, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, construction administration, or a related field.
Minimum five years of experience in managing large and complex design and construction projects.
Considerable knowledge of financial management of capital projects, to include new construction, renovations, system replacements, and upgrades.
Considerable knowledge of construction methods and materials.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, regulations, and codes related to design, construction, and renovation of buildings/facilities.
Ability to read and interpret complex plans and specifications.
Ability to administer contracts.
Ability to analyze and evaluate complex issues, make sound judgments, propose viable solutions and courses of action, and establish priorities.
Energetic, self-driven and able to work independently under limited supervision.
Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects.
Good time management skills.
Ability to operate a personal computer and other standard office equipment.
Ability to provide briefings/updates and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
Must maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
Must pass a more stringent criminal background check due to CJIS Security Policy.

Nice To Haves

Seven years of experience in managing large and complex design and construction projects.
Registration/certification (RA, PE, PM) desirable, but not mandatory.
Ability to create basic architectural drawings and specifications for minor renovations projects is desirable, but not mandatory.
Ability to use AutoCAD or Bluebeam preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Manages various phases of construction, renovation, system replacements, and upgrades from conceptual initiation through construction occupancy and warranty.
Ensures projects are designed and constructed in accordance with all applicable laws, codes, standards, stakeholder needs, budgets, and schedules.
Coordinates with county staff, contractors, consultants, vendors, and regulatory agencies for reviews and approvals.
Reviews drawings and specifications.
Develops and monitors projects' budgets.
Manages and approves contractor payments and change orders.
Conducts and documents regular meetings with contractors, engineers, and consultants.
Develops drawings and specifications on small renovations and system replacements, and upgrades.
Participates in interviews and negotiates contracts.
Serves as contact for contractors, consultants, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to resolve issues on projects.
Prepares various project status reports.
Provides non-supervisory work direction to County field coordination staff.
Performs other work as required.