Director of Project Management

State of Virginia - Fairfax County, VA

Full-time - Director

Fairfax County, VA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Director, Project Management is responsible for overseeing development, planning, and execution of the College's physical improvements through management of the non-capital project program. This position focuses on translating the College's vision into manageable and prioritized non-capital projects that are consistent with the College's Mission and long-term Master Plan goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and supervise the Project Management Team of 25 staff & contractors responsible for over 300 projects.
• Ensure the success of the Facilities Department by working with the Chief Facilities Officer to coordinate the development of goals and objectives that are consistent with and supportive of the institutional mission of the College.
• Manage the non-capital project program with a focus on translating the College's mission into manageable and prioritized projects consistent with long-term College goals, College Master Plan, and the Facilities Implementation Plan.
• Direct the Project Management Team in orchestrating the process of planning, design, and construction by employing design consultants and contractors in accordance with State policy.
• Author, compile, and present reports to department leadership, project stakeholders, College Leadership, College Advisory Board, and State Board.
• Ensure that proper project permitting, environmental compliance, AARB, VCCS, and state procurement & construction processes and policies are observed.
• Manage the department's project Design Guidelines, Project Management Guidebook, and other related project management process documentation.

Requirements

• Experience working as a project manager, engineer, architect, or related responsibilities.
• Experience supervising/managing employees.
• Experience leading a team of project managers.
• Experience leading program and project management planning.
• Experience managing $10M+ budgets.
• Experience with computer aided design, project management, and estimating software.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction documents including plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Experience compiling, reviewing, and presenting reports.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.
• Possess one or more of the following certifications: VCCO, CCM, PMP, LEED-AP, OSHA10/30.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience with Virginia construction policies and procedures.
• VA DGS DEB CPSM Seminar Completion within the last five years.

Benefits

• Commensurate with Experience (Up to $130,000 max)
• Full Time