Construction Project Manager

Virginia Department of Forestry; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Forestry in Charlottesville is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead planning, budgeting, design, and construction of facilities and renovations across the Commonwealth.

You will review building plans for code compliance, manage budgets, develop schedules, and report progress to leadership, while ensuring compliance with DGS CPSM policies and coordination with the Office of Procurement.

Qualifications

• Full-cycle project management experience.
• Experience reviewing building plans and code compliance.
• Knowledge of construction systems and facilities management.
• Ability to draft clear reports and communicate with stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, design, and manage facilities construction and renovations.
• Review complete building plans for compliance and feasibility.
• Coordinate with procurement for consulting and construction services.
• Develop schedules for planning, design, and construction.
• Prepare project budgets and track expenditures.
• Maintain project files and manage claims documentation.
• Provide weekly progress updates and monthly reviews to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Building plans review

Facilities management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Title: Construction Project Manager

State Role Title: Gen Admin Supv II/Coord II

Hiring Range: $80,000.00-$100,000.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Forestry

Location: CHARLOTTESVILLE-DOF

Agency Website: www.dof.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the planning, budgeting, design, and construction of facilities, maintenance, renovation, and small construction projects throughout the Commonwealth, including reviewing full sets of building plans for code compliance, feasibility, and other important information. They will ensure that the projects are managed within the applicable guidelines established by Department of General Services (DGS) policies and procedures in order for annual permits to be reviewed and approved. Understanding and expertise with all aspects of building plans (plans for architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.) will be paramount to this process.

Job Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Ensure that projects are planned, designed, constructed and managed according to the policies and procedures of the Construction & Professional Services Manual (CPSM) through DGS.
• Execute all necessary forms to gain project authorization, appropriations, and contracts for construction projects.
• Work with the DOF Office of Procurement to obtain professional consulting services, non-professional services and construction services required for projects.
• Develop schedules for the planning, design, and construction of all projects and construction programs.
• Prepare budgets for projects utilizing the resources of contract consultants and/or DGS Cost Reviewers in the format designated by the Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) or other such designated format.
• Manage budgets throughout the course of projects and maintain records of expenses to assure expenditures are within budget limitations.
• Maintain thorough project files, especially those required to mitigate and dispute claims.
• Create reports, communication to contractors, submit weekly progress updates to the Division Director, and monthly project reviews for the Division Director and the Chief of Administration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Virginia driver’s license (or able to obtain VA license within 60 days of employment).
• Extensive full-cycle project management experience.
• Experience reviewing, interpreting, and evaluating full sets of building plans and specifications, including experience evaluating building code compliance.
• Extensive working knowledge and experience in construction and building systems.
• Extensive working knowledge and experience in facilities management.
• Demonstrated ability to draft clear, concise reports and communicate effectively orally and via clear written reports with management, staff consultants, contract professionals, paraprofessionals, and/or service/maintenance personnel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working with the DGS Construction & Professional Services Manual.
• Experience managing construction, renovation, and/or maintenance projects for a variety of facility types, uses, and sizes.
• Experience establishing, maintaining, and providing reporting on construction project budgets.
• Knowledge of public procurement policies.
• Experience with contract administration.

Contact Information

Name: Kristina Clore

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.