Job Description

Title: Capital Outlay Project Manager

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer II

Hiring Range: $88,000 - $115,900

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Agency Website: WWW.DCR.VIRGINIA.GOV

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitats and open spaces.

Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, DCR touches all Virginians’ lives.

The Division of Planning and Recreation Resources Design and Construction (DAC) section provides engineering, architectural, and real property support to all Agency divisions in the areas of capital outlay, maintenance, and technical assistance to enhance the Agency’s efforts and initiatives to conserve Virginia’s natural and recreational resources.

In the Capital Outlay Project Manager role, the selected candidate will:

• Manage all aspects of the planning, design, and construction management of Capital Outlay, Maintenance Reserve, and special projects assigned.
• Effectively and efficiently manage the planning phase of assigned projects. The planning phase contains, but is not limited to, the research, preparation, and presentation of DAC planning reports to match project scope and budget; management of consultants for Environmental Impact Reports and archeological studies, if required, without affecting project schedule; and champion the process to bring all stakeholders to consensus on final project scope within assigned budgets.
• Solicit for, negotiate with, contract with, and direct architectural and engineering consultants for project design development with special attention to schedule and budget. Review project schematic, preliminary, and working drawings for conformance with authorized scope, good engineering practice, code compliance, and other directives. Effectively and efficiently oversee and maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate project designs with State, Federal, and local regulatory authorities including but not limited to: DEB, VDH, DEQ, VMRC, DOLI, DHR, AARB, and USACE.
• Coordinate project designs and work closely with interagency divisions such as but not limited to: State Parks, Natural Heritage, and Real Property.
• Manage all aspects of construction administration in accordance with Capital Outlay requirements including contract award, bonds, schedules, pay requests, change orders, inspections, testing, dispute settlements, completion reports, and close out documentation with special attention to schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Mediate contractual concerns between A/E, Contractor, and Owner.
• Respond to customers in writing, by email, and over the phone in a timely manner.
• Review and provide project documents during all phases of project development for quality assurance, value engineering, and cost estimation.
• Develop quality assurance plans that establish requirements for shop drawings, sample submittals, field testing, and laboratory testing.

DCR offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineering knowledge and technical understanding of building and site design.
• Knowledge of contractual relationships and standards of design and construction with special emphasis on quality control methods and project administration.
• Skill in planning, coordination, and administration in a complex organizational relationship.
• Ability to provide clear instruction and training in owner-directed procedures and construction quality assurance to full-time inspectors.
• Knowledge of project planning and its unique aspects of utility management and coordination.
• Knowledge of construction budgeting.
  

Additional Considerations

• Professional Engineering Licensure (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or Engineer-in-training (EIT) designation.
• Knowledge of Construction & Professional Services Manual (CPSM) and guidelines.
• Virginia Construction Contracting Officer (VCCO) certification.
• Knowledge of the state construction procurement protocol.
• Experience in a procurement environment with a construction management type organization
  

The position will oversee all aspects of design and construction of new development and the maintenance of existing facilities throughout the Virginia State Parks and Natural Area Preserve system and therefore DOES require occasional overnight travel.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework 1 day/week) upon completion of an approved telework agreement.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants must submit an online application to be considered for this position. DCR does not accept applications, résumés, cover letters, or other materials in any format outside of the online system. Please ensure your online application and/or résumé are complete and accurately reflect your duties, skills, and relevant work experience.

A valid driver’s license is required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle while conducting official business on behalf of the agency.

DCR encourages applications from minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with experience with the National Park Service or the federal government. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/TT).

🌲 Explore Virginia State Parks — On Us!
As a DCR employee, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to the natural beauty and outdoor experiences that make Virginia’s State Parks extraordinary — with free admission, special discounts, and perks that turn every visit into something memorable.

Employee benefits include:

• Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service):
  • Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
  • Free Sunday–Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period.
  • 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two nights minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Join us and make Virginia’s great outdoors part of your life — it’s one of the many ways we show our appreciation for the people who make DCR’s mission possible!

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: HR@DCR.VIRGINIA.GOV

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.