Strategic Operations Director, Smart Construction Lab

Virginia Tech; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a proactive Assistant Managing Director to provide strategic oversight for the Coalition for Smart Construction and the Smart Construction Lab. You will anchor day-to-day operations, chair a Launch Working Group, and coordinate across research, facilities, communications, and workforce development to launch core infrastructure and scale initiatives.

The role emphasizes fast-paced collaboration, exceptional organization, and disciplined execution across multiple

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or Bachelor’s degree with significant related experience in business/management/construction/administration.
• Experience in project management, operations, or coordination roles.
• Ability to manage complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Collaborative work across interdisciplinary teams and levels.
• Experience coordinating fast-paced, evolving projects.
• Attention to detail in schedules, deliverables, and follow-up activities.
• Demonstrated professionalism and interpersonal effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CSC setup and operational readiness for the Smart Construction Lab.
• Integrate Digital Commons Portal build into CSC operations.
• Manage timelines and deliverables across multiple stakeholders and consulting leads.
• Translate designed processes into routinized operations and ensure strategic priorities are executed.
• Lead cross-functional coordination and chair the Launch Working Group on a regular cadence.

Skills

Project management

Operations coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Organization & detail-orientation

Problem-solving

Scheduling & deadlines

Discretion & professionalism

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Business/Management/Construction/Administration

Tools

CRM systems

Databases

Operational-management software

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a proactive Assistant Managing Director to provide strategic oversight for the Coalition for Smart Construction and the Smart Construction Lab. You will anchor day-to-day operations, chair a Launch Working Group, and coordinate across research, facilities, communications, and workforce development to launch core infrastructure and scale initiatives.

The role emphasizes fast-paced collaboration, exceptional organization, and disciplined execution across multiple