2 Construction Project Managers- Positions 01714 and 01775

DHRM•Richmond, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is hiring two Construction Project Managers based at DMV Headquarters in Richmond, Virginia, with frequent statewide travel. The role manages construction and inspection activities across all project phases to ensure quality, safety, budget, schedule, and compliance with plans and specifications. Under the Director’s guidance, the Construction Project Manager reviews project documents and manages projects during planning and construction, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, laws, and professional standards. The position provides technical assistance and coordination across project activities, recommends acceptance or non-acceptance of contractors’ work, coordinates reviews by regulatory and compliance authorities, and determines and ensures adherence to required compliance actions. The role monitors assigned construction projects for budget, schedule, and quality; administers contracts from design through construction; supports all project phases, including competitive selection procedures; and maintains appropriate records in accordance with CPSM and other regulatory requirements. Frequent statewide travel is required, with overnight travel infrequent, using a state vehicle. A driver’s license is required. The selected candidate may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and fire safety systems design; cost estimating; project construction; and inspection related to implementation from conceptual design through construction.
Demonstrated ability and experience implementing capital outlay projects using Commonwealth of Virginia Capital Outlay procedures.
Ability to provide materials evaluation and construction implementation related to architectural design, systems engineering, physical plant maintenance requirements, building codes, and fire and safety regulations.
Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise numerous design and construction projects, analyze technical problems, and recommend corrective engineering solutions based on sound engineering practice.
Experience communicating effectively with management and support staff at all levels, other professionals, employees, and external contractors and subcontractors.
Coordinate inspections to ensure effective operations and compliance with specifications and regulations.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel frequently statewide, with infrequent overnight travel, using a state vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Virginia Contracting Officer Certification (VCCO).
DPOR professional registration as an architect, engineer, landscape architect, or similar.
DPOR tradesmen certification, such as HVAC, electrical, or plumbing.

Responsibilities

Manage construction and inspection activities across all project phases to ensure quality, safety, budget, schedule, and conformance with plans and specifications.
Review project documents and manage projects during planning and construction to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and professional standards.
Provide technical assistance and coordinate all aspects of projects, including competitive selection procedures.
Recommend acceptance or non-acceptance of work performed by contractors.
Coordinate reviews by regulatory and compliance authorities, determine actions required for compliance, and ensure adherence to requirements.
Monitor assigned construction projects for budget, schedule, and quality.
Administer contracts for assigned projects from design through construction.
Maintain appropriate records and ensure compliance with CPSM and other regulatory requirements.
Coordinate inspections to support effective operations and compliance with specifications and regulations.
Perform other assigned duties.