CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER

Old Dominion University; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University seeks a seasoned manager for its Capital Construction program in Norfolk, VA. The role oversees design and construction, ensuring scope aligns with university needs and regulatory requirements while controlling schedules and budgets.

The ideal candidate will lead multiple projects from design through delivery, coordinate with inspectors, and ensure performance through warranty, with a focus on risk management and value engineering.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Manage design and construction of capital projects from scope through procurement and award.
• Maintain project schedules and budgets; direct construction phase and coordinate with project inspectors.
• Ensure final designs meet university priorities and regulatory codes; monitor facility performance during warranty period.

Skills

Facility design

Cost estimating

Building codes

Construction documents

Construction materials

Communication skills

Negotiation

MS Word

MS Excel

Project management

Analysis & evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

Credentials in facilities/project management

Professional Engineer or Registered Architect credentials

Tools

Primavera

Suretrack

MS Project

Procore

eBuilder

PCS

CoConstruct

Job description

• Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty Applicants:
  Contact Human Resources at:
  [phone]
  [e-mail]
• Teaching and Research Faculty Applicants:
  Contact Academic Affairs at:
  [e-mail]

Please attach resume.

Position Information

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 39051

Pay Band

Pay Band 05

Working Title

Position Number

Position Number 01055A

Department

Location

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category

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.

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.

Other Skills

• 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

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 [phone].

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.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Recommendation/Reference Letter 1
• Recommendation/Reference Letter 2

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Yellow Layoff Form
• Blue Layoff Card
• AHP Letter
• Standard Form 50 (SF-50)

If you have questions:

Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty applicants, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone] or [e-mail] .

Teaching and Research Faculty applicants, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at [e-mail] .