Graduate Project Construction Manager Jobs in Virginia

Construction Project Manager
Job no: 5104942
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Lexington, Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services, Architecture / Engineering, Trades and Operations
Title: Construction Project Manager
State Role Title: Engineering Technician III
Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Military Institute
Location: Virginia Military Institute
Agency Website: www.vmi.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Reporting to the Deputy Director for Construction and Engineering, this individual is responsible for the planning and execution of assigned Non-capital construction projects ranging from $15K to $3 million in value. Serves as owners' representative and responsible for leading the project team through design, construction and close out processes of projects. Job includes schedule, scope and budget management, quality assurance, safety and environmental compliance, coordinating administrative and logistics support for each project.
Job Duties:
• Plan and chair project team meetings
• Receive, report and disseminate project information to team members and stakeholders through regular update briefings, staff meetings, situation reports and donor updates.
• Perform update briefings, stakeholder conferences and information or decision briefings to senior leaders.
• Provide site tours and briefings for donors, stakeholders, special events, distinguished visitors and academic classes.
• Prepare situation reports, trackers, information papers and other documents for distribution to higher headquarters.
• Review financial documents, pay applications, change orders, time sheets, Division of Engineering and Buildings forms and proposed change orders for accuracy.
• Coordinate and de-conflict project events with other VMI staff to include Commandant's Office, Physical Plant, Building Coordinators, Post Police, Emergency Management and Athletics to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations and training.
• Support coordination with outside agencies such as State Fire Marshal, Division of Engineering and Building, Department of Historic Resources, Department of Environmental Quality, utility providers and other local, state and Federal agencies as required and ensure projects are in regulatory and statutory compliance.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of construction project management processes for completing projects up to $3 million.
Superior communications skills and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with the codes, laws and regulations governing construction and contractor procurement for the state.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs to include Power Point, Word, Excel and Project.
Excellent briefing and writing skills.
Additional Considerations
Prior experience managing construction projects of up to $3 million.
Prior experience working in a high education or military environment is a plus.
Additional certifications such as OSHA, PMP or Facilities Managment is a plus.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 540-464-7322
Email: hroffice@vmi.edu
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 13 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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