Regional Lead Project Manager: Central Administration #00904

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Regional Lead Project Manager for the Central Administration in Virginia. The role oversees projects up to $5 million, acting as the owner’s representative and guiding design, construction, and closeout while managing schedule, scope and budget.

The position reports to the Construction Project Administrator and supports field operations; it requires coordination with agencies such as State Fire Marshal and DEB, and demands strong leadership, compliance,

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of construction project management processes.
• Experience managing and supervising numerous design and construction projects, analyze technical problems and recommend corrective engineering solutions.
• Experience communicating effectively with all management and support levels, other professionals, employees and external contractors.
• Experience managing project budgets through all phases to ensure expenditures and encumbrances do not exceed available funds.
• VCCO certification.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of multiple design and construction projects.
• Knowledge and experience with the codes, laws and regulations governing construction and contractor procurement for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Support coordination with outside agencies such as State Fire Marshal, Division of Engineering and Building, Department of Historic Resources, Department of Environmental Quality, utility providers and other local, state and Federal agencies as required and unsure projects are in regulatory and statutory compliance.
• Experience with Division of Engineering and Buildings (DEB).
• Experience with the Construction and Professional Services Manual.
• Experience in public procurement and administrative processes.
• Professional Engineering or Architecture license.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects up to $5 million through design, construction and close out processes as owners’ representative.
• Manage schedule, scope and budget; ensure QA, safety and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate administrative and logistic support for each assigned project.
• Serve as subject matter expert to other project managers across the State of Virginia.

Skills

Project management

Construction oversight

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Vendor coordination

Public procurement

Education

VCCO certification

Professional Engineering or Architecture license

Tools

CADD

Revit

Job description

Title: Regional Lead Project Manager: Central Administration #00904

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: $78,921 - $129,428

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position mainly will support projects in the VADOC Central Region (Facilities & Offices — Virginia Department of Corrections) and reports to the Construction Project Administrator and is responsible for the planning of various projects up to $5 million, varying in difficulty and complexity. Serves as owners’ representative and is responsible for leading the project through design, construction and close out processes of projects. The position includes schedule, scope and budget management, quality assurance, safety and environmental compliance, coordinating administrative and logistic support for each assigned project. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert to other project managers throughout the State of Virginia and help resolve complex problems and issues related to construction projects.

Actively Participate in the productive, effective and cost-efficient delivery of programs and services which support and enhance field operations to achieve the goals, mission and vision of the Department.

To provide professional oversight for authorized construction and design projects on behalf of the Department of Corrections for all phases of the work from inception to completion while assuring the Department’s needs are being met.

Minimum Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of construction project management processes.
• Demonstrated experience to managing and supervising numerous design and construction projects, analyze technical problems and recommend corrective engineering solutions.
• Experience communicating effectively with all management and support levels, other professionals, employees and external contractors.
• Experience managing project budgets through all phases to ensure expenditures and encumbrances do not exceed available funds.
• VCCO certification.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of multiple design and construction projects.
• Knowledge and experience with the codes, laws and regulations governing construction and contractor procurement for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Support coordination with outside agencies such as State Fire Marshal, Division of Engineering and Building, Department of Historic Resources, Department of Environmental Quality, utility providers and other local, state and Federal agencies as required and unsure projects are in regulatory and statutory compliance.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working with Division of Engineering and Buildings (DEB).
• Experience with the Construction and Professional Services Manual.
• Experience in public procurement and admirative processes.
• Professional Engineering or Architecture license.
• Knowledge of CADD or Revit.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.