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General Information

ID
664
Main Organization
General Government
Location
Gen Services/Administration - 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico
Minimum Salary
$ 82,943
Max Salary
$ 152,578
Posting Date
05-05-2026
Closing Date
05-18-2026
Job Status
Full-time

General Statement of Duties

Performs routine work managing and leading multiple capital projects from inception to completion; performs routine and standard project management work; proficient working knowledge of facility planning, architectural design, engineering, and construction practices; may directly supervise and/or manage assigned personnel; performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

About the Role

Henrico County's Department of General Services is seeking a Capital Projects Manager to lead and deliver multiple concurrent capital projects from inception to completion. This is a hands-on project leadership role with real scope - you'll manage mid- to large-size construction and infrastructure projects across County facilities, coordinate the full project lifecycle, and serve as a key liaison between internal teams, consultants, contractors, and public stakeholders including the Board of Supervisors.

What You'll Own

  • Planning, budgeting, resource coordination, and inspection of multiple concurrent capital projects, including multi-departmental facility construction and significant infrastructure upgrades
  • Preparing and monitoring project budgets, including projects with federal, state, and local funding sources
  • Coordinating and leading the bidding process; negotiating and administering contracts with consultants and contractors
  • Reviewing and interpreting complex engineering and architectural plans to provide technical recommendations
  • Identifying and escalating critical path issues; developing and implementing solutions to project challenges
  • Preparing and presenting project reports to County leadership, the Board of Supervisors, and public stakeholders
  • Supervising and task managing assigned professional staff, consultants, and contractors

Who We're Looking For

An experienced project manager with a strong technical foundation in construction, architecture, or engineering who is equally comfortable reading a set of plans and presenting to an executive audience. You manage complexity well, keep multiple projects moving at once, and know how to lead people through the full arc of a capital project. PMP certification is a plus. Whether you hold a degree in a related field or have built your expertise through equivalent experience, we want to hear from you.

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with GIS and computer aided design (CAD) software.

Strong oral and written skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.

Work is performed independently under general supervision of Division Director or equivalent; requires strong technical judgment, project management skills, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Ability to work in a wide array of indoor and outdoor locations and weather conditions based on assigned job duties and operational need.

Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to interact accurately with a diverse audience of citizens. Physical ability sufficient to perform assigned duties in an office environment and at various other duty-related locations as needed.

Additional Information

Valid driver's license to perform assigned duties in various locations.

May require additional division or discipline-specific certification(s) and license(s).

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

Minimum Requirements

Four (4) year degree in related field; architecture, construction, or engineering preferred, and three (3) years of project management experience; PMP certification is preferred; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Background Check Disclosure

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
  • State Police Criminal History Investigation
  • Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)

Benefits

At Henrico County, we prioritize your well-being with medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, plus flexible spending accounts and voluntary benefits. Enjoy generous leave options, including parental, bereavement, and wellness leave, along with 13 paid holidays annually. Invest in your future with Virginia Retirement System benefits and 457 deferred compensation. Visit our website: https://henrico.gov/hr/benefits-for-employees/ to learn more!

EEO Statement

The County seeks to hire the best-qualified applicants available for each position vacancy, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation), age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status, status as an organ donor, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification).