Supervisor Project Manager

Description:

Reporting to the Director of Renovations, the Supervisory Project Manager for Renovations (SPMR) will manage one or more teams of Renovations Project Managers (RPM) and Assistant Renovation Project Managers (ARPM) in the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure and Facilities, providing advanced levels of project management services for various types of non-capital construction and renovation projects for the university. 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. Representing 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, quality, code and university design standards. Manage assigned projects and coordinate involvement of all participants in the design, value engineering, document review, permitting, bidding, procurement, construction, occupancy, closeout, warranty, and financial management processes. The SPMR will provide guidance and oversight of projects assigned to the Renovations team(s).

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.
• Proven ability to strategically provide recommendations and project management guidance ensuring successful projects to include 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.
• Basic knowledge of building codes, construction means and methods and job site safety/OSHA requirements.
• Proven track record for successfully managing and delivering multiple projects including new construction/renovation
• Knowledge of construction delivery scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, BIM/Revit, LaserFiche etc.) and Microsoft Office programs. Ability to read/interpret/develop construction schedules.
• Prior supervisory experience managing employees and project teams.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.