Project Manager Capital Programs Jobs in Virginia

Posting Details
Position Information
Role Title
Architect/Engineer I
Role Code
39051
Pay Band
05
Posting Details
Working Title
CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER
Position Number
01055A
Department
CAPITAL OUTLAY P/R REIMB
Location
Norfolk, VA
Type of Position
Classified
Type of Job
Full Time
EEO Category
B Professionals
Job Description
The position serves as the manager for both design and construction of ODU's Capital construction projects. This includes developing the scope for A/E services for award through procurement, ensuring the final design reflects the University's needs and priorities and complies with relevant code and regulatory requirements, establishing and maintaining the projects schedule and budget, managing the project construction stage, directing the state's project inspector, ensuring the final product conforms with design documents, and monitoring facility performance throughout the warranty period to protect the University's interests against concealed defects.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of facility design and design process, cost estimating, building codes, construction documents, construction materials and methods. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective negotiation skills. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel. Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of multiple design and construction projects. Well-developed capacity for analysis and evaluation of complex design, construction and code issues.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
Education or training
Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a related discipline, relevant credentials in facilities and/or project management, or demonstrated success as a construction program manager.
Level and type of experience
- Considerable experience in an engineering, architecture, construction management or a related discipline.
- Considerable experience in management of complex construction projects from design through delivery, including construction schedule and critical path analysis.
- Considerable experience in administration of construction budgets and experience in negotiation of construction change orders.
- Considerable experience in dealing with practitioners of major design disciplines.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
- Professional Engineer or Registered Architect credentials.
- Considerable experience in managing in multi-storied, complex design and construction projects.
- Considerable experience interacting with code officials in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Working experience working in scheduling software such as Primavera, Suretrack or MS Project.
- Working experience working in web-based project management software such as Procore, eBuilder, PCS or CoConstruct.
- PMP certificate.
- 30 Hour OSHA Training Course.
- Working proficiency in a range of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Conditions of Employment
This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia. This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number
S03267
Job Open To
General Public
Open Date
04/06/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please attach resume.
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page
https://www.odu.edu/
Department Home Page
https://www.odu.edu/facilities
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.