Old Dominion University · 1 month ago
Capital Project Manager
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelOld Dominion University is seeking a Capital Project Manager to oversee the design and construction of their capital projects. The role involves developing project scopes, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with codes and regulations throughout the construction process.
EducationInformation Technology
Responsibilities
The position serves as the manager for both design and construction of ODU’s Capital construction projects
This includes developing the scope for A/E services for award through procurement, ensuring the final design reflects the University’s needs and priorities and complies with relevant code and regulatory requirements, establishing and maintaining the projects schedule and budget, managing the project construction stage, directing the state’s project inspector, ensuring the final product conforms with design documents, and monitoring facility performance throughout the warranty period to protect the University’s interests against concealed defects
Qualification
Required
Considerable knowledge of facility design and design process, cost estimating, building codes, construction documents, construction materials and methods
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective negotiation skills
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of multiple design and construction projects
Well-developed capacity for analysis and evaluation of complex design, construction and code issues
Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a related discipline, relevant credentials in facilities and/or project management, or demonstrated success as a construction program manager
Considerable experience in an engineering, architecture, construction management or a related discipline
Considerable experience in management of complex construction projects from design through delivery, including construction schedule and critical path analysis
Considerable experience in administration of construction budgets and experience in negotiation of construction change orders
Considerable experience in dealing with practitioners of major design disciplines
This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia
This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate
Preferred
Professional Engineer or Registered Architect credentials
Considerable experience in managing in multi-storied, complex design and construction projects
Considerable experience interacting with code officials in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Working experience working in scheduling software such as Primavera, Suretrack or MS Project
Working experience working in web-based project management software such as Procore, eBuilder, PCS or CoConstruct
PMP certificate
30 Hour OSHA Training Course
Working proficiency in a range of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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Company
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University is Virginia's forward-focused research university with rigorous academics, an energetic residential community, entrepreneurial research and collaboration, and initiatives that contribute nearly $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.
Founded in 1930
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael McShane
Co-founder of the Emergent Risk Initiative (ERI@ODU):
Yiannis Papelis
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