Capital Outlay Program Manager

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

VCCS-System Office in Richmond, VA seeks a Capital Outlay Program Manager to provide project management and administrative services for capital outlay and related construction projects across assigned community colleges. The role supports safe, functional facilities aligned with the Virginia Community College System mission.

Requirements include a degree in a design or construction discipline, knowledge of contracts, and travel to campuses.

Qualifications

• Substantial knowledge of capital outlay and construction project management.
• Experience with development and administration of contracts for architectural and engineering design, construction management, project administration, cost accounting, building codes, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and administration services for capital outlay, maintenance reserve, and non-capital construction projects at assigned community colleges.
• Help create and maintain highly functional, healthy, safe, secure, and aesthetically pleasing facilities in support of the system mission.

Skills

Capital outlay management

Construction management

Contract administration

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Design or construction discipline degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

Title: Capital Outlay Program Manager

Agency: VCCS-System Office

Location: Richmond (City) - 760

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $101,000 to $117,000 annual

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Job Description:

Virginia's community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth's economy. When Virginia's General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia's ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state's economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia's Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

The Capital Outlay Program Manager provides project management and administration services for capital outlay, maintenance reserve, and non-capital construction projects at assigned community colleges. This position shall help create and maintain highly functional, healthy, safe, secure, and aesthetically pleasing community college facilities in support of the Virginia Community College System mission to provide comprehensive higher-education and workforce-training programs and services of superior quality.

Minimum Qualifications:

KSA's

Substantial knowledge, skill and ability in all aspects of capital outlay and construction project management. Extensive knowledge regarding the development and administration of contracts for architectural and engineering design, construction management, project administration, cost accounting building codes, environmental and regulatory requirements. Significant computer expertise with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and electronic procurement systems, computer-aided technologies and various applications for facilities project management. Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certifications Required:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major studies in a design or construction-related discipline or an equivalent combination of training and experience required to perform assigned duties. Experience in capital outlay administration, and public sector procurement in a higher education and/or government agency environment. Experience directing diverse staff for the achievement of departmental goals.
• Certification as a VCCO or the ability to gain certification within one year of obtaining the position.
• A valid driver's license is required as this position requires regular travel to assigned college campuses.

Additional Considerations:

• A familiarity of the Commonwealth of Virginia's Construction and Professional Services Manual.
• Experience with administering a state capital outlay program.
• Construction and Professional Services Manual training as administered by the Division of Engineering and Buildings.