Manager of Capital Projects

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority seeks a Manager of Capital Projects to lead major capital improvements at the LVCC. You will oversee planning, design coordination, procurement support, construction, commissioning, and closeout while enforcing safety, codes, and budget controls.

You will manage project staff and coordinate with internal partners, consultants, and contractors to minimize disruption to operations and ensure successful completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business management, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience managing building and capital improvement projects in large commercial or hospitality environments.
• 2+ years leading or coordinating project staff, contractors, or cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of scope development, scheduling, cost control, procurement, contracts, change management, and project closeout.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documents.
• Working knowledge of building codes, permitting, OSHA, and safety practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership with stakeholders and internal teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with CMMS, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Maximo, CMiC or similar systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from planning through completion, including scope development, design coordination, procurement support, construction, commissioning, and closeout, while ensuring compliance with LVCVA policies, contract requirements, applicable building codes, OSHA standards, and safety procedures.
• Develop schedules, phasing plans, cost estimates, budgets, and logistics plans that support facility operations, client needs, asset protection, and LVCVA priorities.
• Review project plans, specifications, bids, and contractor proposals; identify risks, discrepancies, and potential impacts before work begins.
• Supervise, coach, and develop assigned project staff; set clear expectations, monitor performance, and support a collaborative, accountable work environment.
• Direct the work of consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure project requirements, quality standards, and contract terms are met.
• Review field conditions, change requests, progress reports, payment applications, and project performance; recommend appropriate actions within established authority and escalate significant risks, safety concerns, or issues as needed.
• Partner with Engineering, Convention Services, Purchasing, Security, Facility Services, and other internal teams to define project requirements and coordinate work.
• Communicate project status, risks, key decisions, and schedule changes to leadership and stakeholders; maintain accurate project records, meeting notes, and reports.
• Build productive working relationships with utilities, local jurisdictions, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction to support permitting, inspections, emergency response coordination, and timely project completion.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (construction management/engineering/architecture/business)

Tools

CMMS

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM 360

Maximo

CMiC

Job description

The Role:

The Manager of Capital Projects leads assigned capital improvements, renovations, replacements, and facility upgrades at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The role manages project staff and collaborates with internal partners, consultants, contractors, and public agencies to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and with minimal operational or client disruption.

The position oversees projects from planning through completion, ensuring alignment on scope, cost, schedule, safety, and operational impacts.

What You’ll Do:

Keep in mind that this list is not all-inclusive.

Project Leadership

• Lead assigned capital projects from planning through completion, including scope development, design coordination, procurement support, construction, commissioning, and closeout, while ensuring compliance with LVCVA policies, contract requirements, applicable building codes, OSHA standards, and safety procedures.
• Develop and manage project schedules, phasing plans, cost estimates, budgets, and logistics plans that support facility operations, client needs, asset protection, and LVCVA priorities.
• Review project plans, specifications, bids, and contractor proposals; identify risks, discrepancies, and potential impacts before work begins.

Team and Contractor Management

• Supervise, coach, and develop assigned project staff; set clear expectations, monitor performance, and support a collaborative, accountable work environment.
• Direct the work of consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure project requirements, quality standards, and contract terms are met.
• Review field conditions, change requests, progress reports, payment applications, and project performance; recommend appropriate actions within established authority and **escalate** significant risks, safety concerns, or issues as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Engineering, Convention Services, Purchasing, Security, Facility Services, and other internal teams to define project requirements and coordinate work.
• Communicate project status, risks, key decisions, and schedule changes to leadership and stakeholders; maintain accurate project records, meeting notes, and reports.
• Build productive working relationships with utilities, local jurisdictions, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction to support permitting, inspections, emergency response coordination, and timely project completion.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business management, or a related field preferred; or High School diploma and additional relevant experience considered.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience managing building, construction, renovation, or capital improvement projects in a large commercial, hospitality, public-assembly, or similar complex facility environment.
• Two or more years of experience leading, supervising, or coordinating the work of project staff, contractors, consultants, or cross-functional project teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management practices, including scope development, scheduling, cost control, procurement, contracts, change management, and project closeout.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schematics, blueprints, and technical documents.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, permitting requirements, OSHA standards, and safety practices.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Advanced ability to communicate effectively with contractors, consultants, clients, management, and other Ambassadors in a variety of formats.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project-related systems or software. Experience with CMMS, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Maximo, CMiC, or similar systems is preferred.
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483; if neither apply, must be able to obtain a Nevada driver’s license within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours when necessary.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), International Code Council (ICC), or similar certification is preferred.
• Basic proficiency with some familiarity in the use of AI tools to assist with routine tasks, improving day-to-day work quality, efficiency, and decision-making preferred and valued.
• All LVCVA Ambassadors are expected to demonstrate “Do the Right Thing”, “Vegas for All”, and “Be Extraordinary” by acting with integrity, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, and delivering exceptional service in everything they do.