Lead Construction Project Manager - ET004

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

4d • $130,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Virginia Department of General Services’ Division of Construction Management for Special Projects is seeking an experienced Lead Construction Project Manager to oversee a team of Construction Project Managers and direct the planning, budgeting, design, and construction of capital outlay projects. The role ensures projects comply with applicable DGS policies and procedures so annual permits can be reviewed and approved.

The position is based in Richmond, Virginia. After six months of satisfactory performance and completion of an approved telework agreement, it is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule of up to one day per week.

Requirements

• Be a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect licensed in Virginia, or be able to obtain Virginia licensure within one year of employment.
• Substantial experience in construction management and administration, including knowledge of construction practices, delivery methods, and associated contracts and requirements across varied facility types, sizes, and uses.
• Experience managing significant construction projects through the full project cycle, including project budget controls and reporting.
• Significant experience reviewing, interpreting, and evaluating complete building plan and specification sets, 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with internal management and staff, outside clients, and vendors.
• Excellent 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; sponsorship will not be provided.
• Selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and DMV driver’s license check, and complete a Statement of Economic Interest before the first day of employment.

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 varied professional staff, including training, mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Experience with BlueBeam.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership to Project Managers working on assigned capital outlay and special construction projects.
• Ensure projects are planned, designed, constructed, and managed in accordance with the Construction and Professional Services Manual for Agencies.
• Develop project scopes of services, including FF&E requests that may require design modifications, and work with the Procurement Office to obtain required professional consulting, non-professional, and construction services.
• Manage permit submissions, reviews, approvals, and renewals with the authority having jurisdiction or permitting authorities to ensure timely receipt of permits.
• Resolve conflicting program requirements, design review comments, and budget concerns.
• Conduct design and constructability reviews and lead construction phasing and logistics planning for assigned projects.
• 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 approval of construction change orders.
• Prepare project budgets using contract consultants and/or DEB Cost Reviewers, and maintain expense records to ensure expenditures remain within budget limitations.
• Develop planning, design, and construction schedules for projects and construction programs.

Benefits

• Affordable 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
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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