Capital Projects Lead: Design & Construction

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University seeks a manager to lead design and construction for capital projects, ensuring the scope for architectural and engineering services aligns with university priorities and complies with codes. The role oversees procurement, budgeting, scheduling, and construction stages while directing the state's project inspector to protect university interests.

The position emphasizes managing multiple projects, maintaining design integrity, and monitoring facility performance through

Qualifications

• Knowledge of facility design and design process.
• Experience in cost estimating and building codes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple design and construction projects.
• Well-developed capacity for analysis and evaluation of complex design and code issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop scope for A/E services from award through procurement.
• Ensure final design reflects university needs and code compliance.
• Establish and maintain project schedule and budget.
• Oversee construction phase and monitor facility performance through warranty.
• Direct the state’s project inspector and protect university interests.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

MS Word

MS Excel

Project management

Cost estimating

Building codes

Construction documents

Design process

Facility design

Analysis

Job description

Old Dominion University seeks a manager to lead design and construction for capital projects, ensuring the scope for architectural and engineering services aligns with university priorities and complies with codes. The role oversees procurement, budgeting, scheduling, and construction stages while directing the state's project inspector to protect university interests.

The position emphasizes managing multiple projects, maintaining design integrity, and monitoring facility performance through