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Project Manager

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title Project Manager
Position Number 01304A
Department PLANNING/ESTIMATING
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job
EEO Category B Professionals
Job Description
The incumbent will be responsible for project planning, management and execution to include design and construction of renovation projects, remodeling, maintenance reserve and other minor projects, facility condition assessments, monitoring and other general engineering services. Reports to work as directed during emergency closings.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of operations and maintenance of institutional facilities including building and utility systems. Considerable understanding of design criteria and building codes.

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, Excel and MS Project. 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.

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.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Considerable experience in architecture, engineering, 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.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Virginia Professional Engineer License. Some experience in managing in complex design and construction projects. Some experience working in scheduling software such as Primavera, Suretrack or MS Project. Some experience working in web-based project management software such as eBuilder, PCS or CoConstruct. Completion of a 40 Hour OSHA Training Course. Some experience interacting with code officials in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Working proficiency in a range of Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint and Project. Professional registration, Certified Energy Manager and/or Project Management Professional (PMP).
Conditions of Employment
Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.

This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.

This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S02606
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 04/08/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
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Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
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Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How many years in facilities/construction project management do you have?

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Other Document
  4. Yellow Layoff Form
  5. Blue Layoff Card
  6. AHP Letter