Supervisory Capital Project Manager

Job Description

Reporting to the Capital Construction Director, the Supervisory Capital Project Manager (SPM) will manage a team of Capital Project Managers (PMs) and an Assistant Capital Project Manager (APM) in the Capital Construction (CapCon) branch, providing advanced levels of project management services for various types of capital outlay construction and renovation projects for the university. The SPM will typically be assigned one of the larger or more complex projects in the capital portfolio and will provide guidance and oversight of projects assigned to the team. The SPM will also ensure issues are properly communicated to Facilities leadership.

Assigned projects span the project inception phase, through design and construction, and conclude after start-up, occupancy and warranty period. This includes the management of contracts, project budgets, schedules, and associated coordination/communication.

Other responsibilities include:
- Represent Virginia Tech during the design/construction process and serve as the owner’s primary contact.
- Manage and coordinate the project team (Architects/Engineers, consultants, contractors, stakeholders, etc.).
- Ensure design and construction optimizes university program goals, while conforming to the project’s established criteria for scope, cost, schedule and quality.
- Manage assigned projects and coordinate involvement of all participants in the design, value engineering, document review, construction, occupancy, closeout, warranty, and financial management processes.

Required Qualifications

- Advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Building Construction; OR training
and work experience at a level that equates to an advanced degree.
- Significant project management experience with comprehensive understanding of the various phases of design and construction, as well as the construction industry as a whole.
- Working knowledge of complex site/building design with a strong emphasis on construction processes including major site logistics, integrated project delivery methods, project life cycle, life cycle analysis, and complex building components.
- Proven ability to strategically provide recommendations and project management guidance including negotiation, collaboration, utilization of project management technology, and maintenance of records.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent major and minor projects with respect to technical, professional and fiscal issues.
- Ability to work in and develop a team atmosphere and provide superior client service in a diverse environment.
- Ability to interpret complex design/construction documents and effectively administer design/construction/consultant contracts throughout the project.
- Ability to read/interpret construction schedules.
- Basic knowledge of building codes and construction means and methods.
- Proven track record for successfully managing and delivering multiple projects (new construction/renovation). For reference, VT capital projects have recently varied in scale from $5 million to $300 million in total value .
- Must have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

- Registered/Licensed Architect or Engineer in Virginia (as defined by the Code of
Virginia).
- Design/Build, Design/Bid/Build, and Construction Manager-at-Risk construction experience.
- Knowledge of construction delivery scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, BIM/Revit, BlueBeam, etc.) and Microsoft Office programs.
- Prior supervisory experience with employees and project teams.
- Previous construction experience in a higher education setting
- Previous experience working with Commonwealth of Virginia funded projects, a university building official, or similar offices.

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$115,000-$120,000

Hours per week

40 (+ as needed)

Review Date

January 16, 2026

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

 

About Virginia Tech

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