Capital Project Manager - (01055A)

Facilities Management at Old Dominion University is seeking candidates for the Capital Project Manager, Capital Outlay (full-time, 12 month) position. This 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.

Required Education:

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.

Level and Type of Experience:

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.

Required Qualifications:

Thorough understanding of design criteria such as American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE), National Electrical Code (NEC), and other engineering standards and building codes. Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with all University stakeholders. Proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to maintain databases as required. Demonstrated ability to prepare mechanical designs including engineering calculations and preparation of plans and specifications. Demonstrated ability to use Computer Aided Design software such as AutoCAD and/or Revit. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate graphically and verbally with designers, engineers, contractors and shop mechanics and electricians. Demonstrated ability to manage numerous construction projects. Demonstrated ability to work well with others and project a professional image at all times.

Additional Considerations:

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 Conditions of Employment:

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.

Review Date:

The Initial application review date for this position is May 1, 2026, and will remain open until filled. To apply, please visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/25864 . Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.