Are you a Project Manager with substantial experience with construction management and administration?
Are you a licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect?
Come join DGS as a
Lead Construction Project Manager!Title: Lead Construction Project Manager - ET004
State Role Title: Architect/Engineer II
Hiring Range: $130,000 - $140,000
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of General Services
Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
The DGS Division of Construction Management for Special Projects is seeking an experienced professionals to serve as
Lead Construction Project Manager. This role are responsible for overseeing a team of Construction Project Managers and directing the planning, budgeting, design, and construction of capital outlay projects. The position also ensure that all projects comply with applicable DGS policies and procedures so that annual permits can be properly reviewed and approved.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Provide oversight and leadership for Project Managers for capital outlay and special construction projects as assigned.
- Ensure that projects are planned, designed, constructed, and managed according to the policies and procedures of the Construction and Professional Services Manual for Agencies.
- Develop project scope of services as required on assigned projects, including FF&E requests that may require design modifications, and work with the Procurement Office to obtain professional consulting services, non-professional services, and construction services required for projects.
- Manage permit submission, review, approval, and renewal process with the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) or permitting authorities as required to ensure timely receipt of permit.
- Work to resolve conflicting program requirements, design review comments, and budget concerns.
- Perform design and constructability reviews, and leads construction phasing and logistics planning for assigned projects.
- Review change orders, schedule of values, design/construction schedules, monthly project reports, and monthly pay requests, and works with A/E to identify, negotiate, and recommend approval of construction change orders.
- Prepare budgets for projects utilizing the resources of contract consultants and/or DEB Cost Reviewers, and maintain the records of expenses charged to projects to assure project expenditures are within budget limitations.
- Develop schedules for the planning, design, and construction of all projects and construction programs.
This position will be located in
Richmond, Virginia and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule
(telework up to 1 day/week) after 6 months of satisfactory performance and completion of an approved telework agreement.
We've got great benefits! DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally, supplemental bus passes, ride share, or parking are available and DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Minimum Requirements - Professional Engineer or Registered Architect licensed in Virginia (or the ability to be licensed in Virginia within one year of employment).
- Substantial experience with construction management and administration, including experience with construction practices and delivery methods and their associated contracts/requirements for a variety of facility types, sizes, and uses.
- Experience with full-cycle project management for significant construction projects, including experience in project budget controls and reporting.
- Significant experience reviewing, interpreting, and evaluating full sets of building plans, specifications, and construction methods and procedures for compliance with building codes and policies.
- Demonstrated ability to draft clear, concise reports and communicate effectively orally and via clear written reports with management, staff consultants, contract professionals, paraprofessionals, and/or service/maintenance personnel.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong computer skills, including experience with word processors, spreadsheets, and electronic document review software (ex: BlueBeam, Adobe).
- Valid Virginia driver's license (or able to obtain VA license within 60 days of employment).
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.
Additional Considerations - Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience working with the DGS Construction & Professional Services Manual, Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, and other codes used in Virginia building design and construction.
- Considerable experience with capital outlay projects and the capital outlay process.
- Experience in selecting, negotiating, and managing professional service contracts.
- Experience managing a variegated professional staff, including experience training, mentoring, coaching, and managing the performance of staff.
- Experience with BlueBeam.
Special Instructions The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your
relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.
Online applications should be
submitted via jobs.virginia.gov.
Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.
You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but
this position may be closed at any time after November 13th, 2026. Please refer to the "Your Application" page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check, DMV driver's license check and complete a Statement of Economic Interest prior to the first day of employment. Candidate will also be required to obtain the Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license in Virginia within one year of employment, if they do not already have them.
Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.
