Lead Construction Project Manager - ET004

DHRM • Richmond, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of General Services’ Division of Construction Management for Special Projects is seeking a Lead Construction Project Manager to oversee a team of Construction Project Managers and direct the planning, budgeting, design, and construction of capital outlay and special construction projects. The role ensures projects comply with applicable DGS policies and procedures, including requirements that support review and approval of annual permits.

The position is located in Richmond, Virginia, and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule of up to one day per week after six months of satisfactory performance and completion of an approved telework agreement. The selected candidate must hold a Virginia Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license, or obtain one within one year of employment. A valid Virginia driver’s license is required, or must be obtained within 60 days of employment.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license in Virginia, or ability to obtain the license within one year of employment.
• Substantial experience in construction management and administration, including construction practices, delivery methods, and associated contracts and requirements across a variety of facility types, sizes, and uses.
• Experience managing significant construction projects through the full project lifecycle, including project budget controls and reporting.
• Significant experience reviewing, interpreting, and evaluating complete building plan sets, specifications, and construction methods and procedures for compliance with building codes and policies.
• Ability to draft clear, concise reports and communicate effectively orally and in writing with management, staff, consultants, contract professionals, paraprofessionals, and service or maintenance personnel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with internal management and staff, clients, and vendors.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic document review software such as BlueBeam or Adobe.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; employment sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with the DGS Construction & Professional Services Manual, Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, and other codes used in Virginia building design and construction.
• Considerable experience with capital outlay projects and the capital outlay process.
• Experience selecting, negotiating, and managing professional service contracts.
• Experience managing professional staff, including training, mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Experience with BlueBeam.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership to Project Managers assigned to capital outlay and special construction projects.
• Ensure projects are planned, designed, constructed, and managed according to the Construction and Professional Services Manual for Agencies and applicable policies and procedures.
• Develop project scopes of services, including for FF&E requests requiring design modifications, and coordinate with the Procurement Office to obtain consulting, non-professional, and construction services.
• Manage permit submissions, reviews, approvals, and renewals with the authority having jurisdiction or permitting authorities.
• Resolve conflicting program requirements, design review comments, and budget concerns.
• Perform design and constructability reviews and lead construction phasing and logistics planning.
• Review change orders, schedules of values, design and construction schedules, monthly project reports, and monthly pay requests; work with architects and engineers to identify, negotiate, and recommend construction change orders for approval.
• Prepare project budgets using contract consultants and/or DEB Cost Reviewers, and maintain expense records to ensure expenditures remain within budget limits.
• Develop schedules for the planning, design, and construction of projects and construction programs.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Paid life insurance
• Paid short- and long-term disability benefits
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and other leave benefits
• Wellness programs
• State retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings, including employer matching
• Supplemental bus passes, rideshare, or parking
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer

What This Job Offers

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