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Non-Capital Construction Project Manager
Job no: 536232
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: VP Facilities
Department: Non-Cap Con Svcs - Svc Ctr
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Architecture / Construction / Planning, Program/Project Management
Job Description
Reporting to a Supervisory Project Manager of Non-Capital Construction, the Non-Capital Construction Project Manager will lead execution of multiple assigned non-capital projects from conception to completion. Projects are valued up to $3 million, vary in difficulty and complexity, and utilize a variety of contracting methods.
The Project Manager will represent Virginia Tech during the design/construction process and serve as the primary contact and will be responsible for the following:
• Managing and coordinating the project team (Architects/Engineers, consultants, contractors, stakeholders, etc.) and providing support to the Associate Director of Non-Capital Construction to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Ensuring design and construction maximizes university program goals while conforming to the project's established criteria for scope, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Managing assigned projects and coordinating the involvement of all participants in the design, value engineering, document review, identifying term/on-demand contractors, developing and gathering of bid documents, issuing projects for bid, managing the bidding process and reviewing/clarifying proposals with A/E's and contractors, construction, occupancy, closeout, warranty, and financial management processes.
• Ensuring all applicable procedures and policies are adhered to for all phases of the construction process of non-capital construction projects.
Required Qualifications
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Engineering, or Building Construction; OR a combination of education, training, and work experience that equates to an advanced degree.
• Working knowledge of site/building design and construction processes including LEED and accessibility requirements.
• Excellent communication, team building, organizational negotiation, project management, and records management skills .
• Ability to create and manage a team to meet project goals.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret design/construction documents; ability to read/interpret construction schedules and have knowledge of building codes and construction means and methods.
• Must be detail oriented and computer proficient.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects, excellent organizational and delegation skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a diverse organization.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in public procurement and administrative processes.
• Higher education facilities experience.
• Experience with project management software including AutoDesk products, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 30 Training
Pay Band
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Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Up to $95,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
May 27, 2026
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
This is a full-time, calendar year, restricted appointment which may be renewed annually. However, there is no presumption of renewal for this appointment. Continuation of this appointment, even during the initial year, is subject to the availability of funds, the need for services, and satisfactory performance.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at opshr-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: May 13, 2026
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