University of Virginia

Exciting career opportunities await individuals seeking to contribute to the dynamic projects within the UVA Health Division of Capital Construction and Renovations (CC&R). We are actively recruiting for both Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to oversee substantial healthcare, research, and infrastructure initiatives situated in the UVA Health Precinct and Fontaine Park. CC&R plays a pivotal role in achieving Facilities Management's objectives, providing managerial support for design, engineering, construction services, and procurement across the University Community. Collaborating closely with the Office of the Architect for the University and the Office of the University Building Official, this role offers professional development opportunities and clear career pathways within Facilities Management.

Facilities Management supports the University of Virginia's wide range of academic, research, and patient care programs. With over 1,100 employees dedicated to excellence, Facilities Management is responsible for managing the University’s Major Capital Construction Renovations Program, the day-to-day operation, repair and maintenance of UVA's buildings, infrastructure, and grounds as well as, other University owned and leased properties.

Project Manager Position Summary:

Project Managers are responsible for overseeing the design and construction phases of University projects. Managing a portfolio of either a limited number of more complex projects or several smaller projects, they coordinate efforts among architects, engineers, contractors, and various University Departments and State Agencies. Project Managers ensure the successful completion of non-capital and smaller capital projects by developing, monitoring, managing, and communicating project scope, budget, and schedule requirements. Operating autonomously on routine management tasks and correspondence, they report to and receive guidance from Team Leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Receive project assignments and collaboratively define goals and objectives with the project team and customers.
• Ensure compliance with negotiated contract documents by professional consultants and contractors.
• Review preliminary and final plans, providing recommendations for enhancing engineering details and constructability.
• Oversee the occupancy, turnover, and close-out processes.
• Determine construction progress and resolve construction issues with construction administration managers, consultants, and contractors.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse team environment with registered engineers, architects, and construction administration managers to facilitate successful design and construction.
• Provide excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism, accuracy, and follow-through in work assignments.

Senior Project Manager Position Summary:

Senior Project Managers take on the management of significant or logistically challenging projects, overseeing a portfolio that includes a single major project or a group of projects with superior importance, size, and/or complex functionality. Coordinating with various University Departments and State Agencies, they ensure compliance and technical approval at different stages of design and construction. Senior Project Managers play a crucial role in completing major capital projects by developing, monitoring, managing, and communicating complex project requirements, providing advanced construction administration management services from contract award through close out of new and renovated University facilities. Operating autonomously on management tasks and routine correspondence, they also report to and receive guidance from Team Leaders.

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Project Manager:

• Execute the development of the construction phase and provide comprehensive construction administration management services on major capital projects.
• Assign project personnel to specific phases of the design and construction process or aspects of construction administration management.

Required Qualifications for the Project Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field. Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.
• Four years’ of relevant experience in project or construction management. Without Bachelor’s degree, must have eight years of progressively more responsible experience. 

Required Qualifications for the Senior Project Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field.
• Seven years’ of progressively more responsible experience in project or construction management of large complex institutional buildings. 

Selected candidates will be required to pass a background check and health screen.

Anticipated Salary:

• Project Manager is $85,000; actual starting salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Senior Project Manager is $108,000; actual starting salary will be commensurate with experience.

These are full-time positions with UVA benefits. Employee benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 16 paid holidays each year; and parental and community service leave.
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs.
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Tuition and professional development benefits.
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

Physical Demands: For both roles, most of the work performed is in an office environment.

To Apply:

Apply online and search for requisition R0055280. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Please note that you MUST upload ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS into the CV/Resume box, into which multiple documents can be uploaded. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three is required.

For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, js9rk@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, or construction or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

Experience: Four years experience in project or construction management.

Licensure: Registered Professional Architect or Engineer preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Most of the work performed is in an office environment.