Senior Director, Non-Capital Construction Projects

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Director of Non-Capital Construction to lead a program for projects under 3M and 5,000 SF, guiding two or more PM teams and a renovations squad through inception, design, construction, and startup.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Facilities and campus partners, strong leadership, budget control, contract management, and a focus on quality, cost, and schedule to meet university goals.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in architecture, engineering, or construction.
• Extensive project management knowledge across design to construction.
• Understanding of site/building design and construction processes.
• Experience with design services and construction cost negotiations.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead two+ project delivery teams and a minor renovations team.
• Manage contracts, budgets, schedules, and external coordination.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships with university units and campus customers.
• Mentor managers and supervisors within the non-capital unit.
• Ensure design/construction aligns with program goals and quality criteria.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Contract and budget management

Interpreting design/construction docs

Client service in diverse environment

Driver's license

Education

Degree in architecture, engineering, or building construction

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Director of Non-Capital Construction to lead a program for projects under 3M and 5,000 SF, guiding two or more PM teams and a renovations squad through inception, design, construction, and startup.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Facilities and campus partners, strong leadership, budget control, contract management, and a focus on quality, cost, and schedule to meet university goals.