Campus Renovation Project Manager — Lead Complex Builds

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days paid time off

13+ paid holidays

Parental and Community Service Leave

Health plan options

Retirement through Virginia Retirement

Tuition and professional development

Employee wellness program

Job summary

University of Virginia is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee renovations across University Grounds. The CPM will coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors and in-house trades to ensure project scope, schedule, and budget goals are met.

The role requires strong document control, cost estimation, and permits handling, with direct involvement from inception to close-out. UVA offers full-time benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years of experience in project or construction management, commercial construction, architecture, or engineering.
• Scheduling software experience preferred (eBuilder, Procore, Project Server).

Responsibilities

• Determine and ensure scope, schedule and budget are adhered to throughout the project.
• Develop and maintain project documents, logs, and files including status reports, submittals, change orders, and RFIs.
• Oversee procurement of materials, services, and implementation documents.
• Perform daily and final inspections of all assigned projects.
• Provide detailed cost estimates for approval.
• Obtain project and building permits when required.
• Review project goals with stakeholders and assign team members to project phases.
• Ensure contractors comply with negotiated contract documents.
• Issue daily reports and cost issue logs.
• Review plans and suggest improvements to engineering details and construction practicality.
• Oversee occupancy, turnover and close-out processes.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering

Tools

eBuilder

Procore

Project Server

Job description

University of Virginia is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee renovations across University Grounds. The CPM will coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors and in-house trades to ensure project scope, schedule, and budget goals are met.

The role requires strong document control, cost estimation, and permits handling, with direct involvement from inception to close-out. UVA offers full-time benefits and professional development opportunities.