Facilities Project Manager (Operations & Maintenance)

Job Description

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is seeking a Facilities Project Manager (Operations & Maintenance) to lead and coordinate facilities operations and minor construction projects in support of the Office of College Facilities. This role addresses a growing need for dedicated project management across a large and complex facilities portfolio spanning more than 2 million square feet including over 500 campus buildings eleven Agricultural Research and Extension Centers (ARECs) and cooperative extension sites across the Commonwealth. This position is essential to strengthening the colleges ability to proactively manage maintain and improve its geographically dispersed facilities.

This role operates with a high degree of independence managing multiple concurrent projects and serving as the primary point of contact for project execution. The successful candidate will bring a combination of technical construction expertise and strong administrative and project coordination skills is highly organized with a bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and field experience.

Regular travel (approximately 2040%) to AREC locations is required to provide on-site technical assessment and oversight. While the position is primarily based in Blacksburg alternative work locations at a college-operated site particularly in the central and eastern regions of the state may be considered to support geographic coverage needs subject to supervisory approval. Candidates with construction or agriculture experience will be well positioned to serve as an extension of the Office of College Facilities in the field. Strong interpersonal skills are critical as this role works closely with AREC directors and superintendents farm staff contractors university partners and other stakeholders. This position is well-suited for a candidate who enjoys balancing strategic coordination with technical problem-solving in a dynamic mission-driven environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree or equivalent training and field experience in construction
management facility management or a related field.
Ability to interpret design/construction documents and effectively administer contracts.
Knowledge of building codes and construction means and methods.
Excellent communication organizational and records management skills.
Proficiency with Bluebeam or similar digital plan review and markup tools.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

Working experience in a higher education or research facility context
Agricultural facility or operations expertise
Knowledge of building systems and preventive maintenance practices
Experience working in geographically dispersed environments
OSHA 10 or 30hour certificate in general industry or construction. Familiarity with safety
practices (construction and/or agricultural settings)

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$75000 - $80000; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40 hours a week

Review Date

July 15 2026

Additional Information

Must wear safety/PPE equipment.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Must have a safe driving record.
This position is designated as emergency personnel and must have the ability to meet a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends and available on-call by telephone and/or cell phone for critical or time-sensitive needs.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

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