Strategic Operations Director — Smart Construction Lab

Virginia Tech; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech seeks a full-time Assistant Managing Director to provide strategic operational leadership for the Coalition for Smart Construction (CSC) and the Smart Construction Lab in Falls Church, VA. The role anchors day-to-day operations and chairs the Launch Working Group with specialist leads and a domain advisor.

The position requires advanced degree or significant experience, strong project-management skills, and the ability to coordinate across faculty, industry partners, consultants,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or Bachelor’s degree with significant experience in business, management, construction, or administration.
• Experience in project management, operations, coordination, or similar roles.
• Ability to manage complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic operational coordination for CSC and Smart Construction Lab.
• Chairs CSC Launch Working Group and coordinates cross-functional teams.
• Oversees workflows, meeting coordination, project tracking, and communications.
• Ensures timely execution of strategic priorities across departments.

Skills

Project management

Operations coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Discretion

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Operational-management software

Digital collaboration platforms

Job description

Virginia Tech seeks a full-time Assistant Managing Director to provide strategic operational leadership for the Coalition for Smart Construction (CSC) and the Smart Construction Lab in Falls Church, VA. The role anchors day-to-day operations and chairs the Launch Working Group with specialist leads and a domain advisor.

The position requires advanced degree or significant experience, strong project-management skills, and the ability to coordinate across faculty, industry partners, consultants,