Capital Projects Lead – Design & Construction

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, seeks a manager for its Capital construction design and construction program. The role oversees scope development for A/E services, procurement, ensures designs meet university needs and codes, and manages schedules and budgets across projects.

Responsibilities include directing the state’s project inspector, supervising construction, ensuring conformance with design documents, and monitoring facility performance through warranty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related discipline.
• Credentials in facilities and/or project management or demonstrated success in construction management.
• PMP or related certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and construction of capital projects from scope through procurement.
• Ensure final design reflects University needs and complies with codes and regulations.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets; oversee construction phase.
• Direct state project inspector and monitor facility performance through warranty period.

Skills

Facility design knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation

MS Word

MS Excel

Project management

Analytical evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related discipline

Credentials in facilities / project management

PMP or related certification

Tools

Primavera

Suretrack

MS Project

Procore

eBuilder

PCS

CoConstruct

Microsoft Office

Job description

Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, seeks a manager for its Capital construction design and construction program. The role oversees scope development for A/E services, procurement, ensures designs meet university needs and codes, and manages schedules and budgets across projects.

Responsibilities include directing the state’s project inspector, supervising construction, ensuring conformance with design documents, and monitoring facility performance through warranty.