Director for Capital Design and Construction / Architect / Engineering Manager II (00352)
- Longwood University
- Farmville, Virginia
- Full Time
Director for Capital Design and Construction / Architect / Engineering Manager II (00352)
Category: Classified
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Department: Facilities Management and Operations
Locations: Farmville, VA
Posted: Jun 6, 2025
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Exempt
Position ID: 188981
About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 40,653 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Director for Capital Design and Construction / Architect / Engineering Manager II (00352). Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Operations, the selected candidate is responsible for overseeing the development, management, delivery, and completion of all university capital projects in accordance with established university and Commonwealth of Virginia policies, procedures, and guidelines. Key responsibilities include project development and management, business and contract management, performance management, and customer service.
This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Collaborate cohesively with other units within the facilities department and engage with campus partners to support the organization's overall mission
Communicate well with internal staff and project stakeholders throughout the development and implementation of university projects and initiatives
Must be an effective team-builder
Promote an inclusive work environment
Manage a team of approximately eight staff members
Requirements:
Master's degree in Engineering, Building Construction, Architecture, or a related field with extensive experience in the following:
Overall project management experience must include multiple project types and sizes in various phases of the project cycle. Capital project portfolio should include various building types ranging in size, such as residence halls/dormitories, laboratories, and commercial/industrial facilities.
Established record of progressively responsible and related work experience and demonstrated strong leadership, staff development, management and organizational skills as well as excellent communication skills.
Proven record of strong project delivery skills, contract design and oversight, negotiations, conflict resolution, experience with the following project delivery methods: Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, and Design-Bid-Build.
Demonstrated understanding of smart technology devices in the construction technology integrated with business enterprise that enhances project oversight efficiency.
Demonstrated commitment to service delivery to customers and stakeholders, and interact effectively with university administrators, community leaders, employees, students, legislators, and other constituent groups on a broad range of topics.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects, excellent organizational and delegation skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a higher education environment.
Project management experience including the Commonwealth of Virginia procurement and administration of both design and construction contracts for large, complex, and varied building types.
Facility construction and/or management experience in a higher education work environment.
Working knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia Construction and Professional Services Manual (CPSM).
Excellent office computing skills in an MS Windows environment, BITS, Bluebeam, and Adobe PhotoShop.
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, classified, exempt position in a pay band 6. A successful fingerprint based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
Life & Long-Term care insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
Educational benefits for most employees
Fitness Center membership less expensive than most
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at ... or humres
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link /titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 6/6/2025. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and please attach a resume, cover letter, and any other documents to be included with your application materials.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must upload a copy of your card when you submit your application/resume.
Category: Classified
Subscribe:
Department: Facilities Management and Operations
Locations: Farmville, VA
Posted: Jun 6, 2025
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Exempt
Position ID: 188981
About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 40,653 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Director for Capital Design and Construction / Architect / Engineering Manager II (00352). Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Operations, the selected candidate is responsible for overseeing the development, management, delivery, and completion of all university capital projects in accordance with established university and Commonwealth of Virginia policies, procedures, and guidelines. Key responsibilities include project development and management, business and contract management, performance management, and customer service.
This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Collaborate cohesively with other units within the facilities department and engage with campus partners to support the organization's overall mission
Communicate well with internal staff and project stakeholders throughout the development and implementation of university projects and initiatives
Must be an effective team-builder
Promote an inclusive work environment
Manage a team of approximately eight staff members
Requirements:
Master's degree in Engineering, Building Construction, Architecture, or a related field with extensive experience in the following:
Overall project management experience must include multiple project types and sizes in various phases of the project cycle. Capital project portfolio should include various building types ranging in size, such as residence halls/dormitories, laboratories, and commercial/industrial facilities.
Established record of progressively responsible and related work experience and demonstrated strong leadership, staff development, management and organizational skills as well as excellent communication skills.
Proven record of strong project delivery skills, contract design and oversight, negotiations, conflict resolution, experience with the following project delivery methods: Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, and Design-Bid-Build.
Demonstrated understanding of smart technology devices in the construction technology integrated with business enterprise that enhances project oversight efficiency.
Demonstrated commitment to service delivery to customers and stakeholders, and interact effectively with university administrators, community leaders, employees, students, legislators, and other constituent groups on a broad range of topics.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects, excellent organizational and delegation skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a higher education environment.
Project management experience including the Commonwealth of Virginia procurement and administration of both design and construction contracts for large, complex, and varied building types.
Facility construction and/or management experience in a higher education work environment.
Working knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia Construction and Professional Services Manual (CPSM).
Excellent office computing skills in an MS Windows environment, BITS, Bluebeam, and Adobe PhotoShop.
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, classified, exempt position in a pay band 6. A successful fingerprint based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
Life & Long-Term care insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
Educational benefits for most employees
Fitness Center membership less expensive than most
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at ... or humres
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link /titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 6/6/2025. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and please attach a resume, cover letter, and any other documents to be included with your application materials.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must upload a copy of your card when you submit your application/resume.
Job ID: 480417257
Originally Posted on: 6/8/2025
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