Title: Capital Planning & Design Manager

State Role Title: Architect/Engineering Mgr. II

Hiring Range: $116,880 - $134,412

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: DMV Headquarters, Richmond, VA.

Agency Website: www.dmvnow.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking a Capital Planning and Design Manager. The Capital Planning & Design Manager is a senior leadership position responsible for providing oversight, direction, and coordination for an integrated planning and design process for capital projects, land use, sustainability, and facility space planning consistent with the requirements of the Commonwealth's capital outlay process. This position manages the agency's construction and maintenance reserve programs, including planning, design, estimating, procurement, and construction activities.

Responsibilities Include:
Conducting and coordinating comprehensive project documentation reviews, managing all phases of projects from planning through construction to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and professional standards, and providing technical assistance and coordination for all aspects of complex capital initiatives. The position determines and recommends acceptance or rejection of contractor work, coordinates regulatory and compliance authority reviews, determines required compliance actions, and ensures adherence to all applicable requirements.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition,?DMV?serves many businesses, including dealers, fuel tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations.?DMV?operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk about our core values. We live them!

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of construction management, capital outlay processes, and facility planning principles and practices
• Knowledge of budget management, strategic planning, and personnel management principles applicable to complex programs
• Knowledge of architectural and engineering principles, building codes, construction standards, and professional engineering practices
• Advanced project management skills for complex, high-dollar capital projects with multiple stakeholders
• Skill in contract negotiation, administration, and dispute resolution involving sophisticated construction and design contracts
• Experience in leading and developing professional staff through subordinate supervisors and fostering high-performance teams
• Ability to make sound, timely decisions under pressure with significant financial and operational impact

Additional Considerations

Considerable experience in construction management, capital project management, or facilities planning, including supervisory or management experience

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure highly preferred. Virginia Contracting Officer Certification (VCCO) preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months of appointment

Thorough knowledge of Commonwealth procurement regulations, including the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), Construction and Professional Services Manual (CPSM), and Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM)

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.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify.

All applicants for employment must consent to a driver history and criminal background check. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required on selected applicant(s).

Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience as well as years of experience in order to properly assess your skills in the screening process. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disability Act. Contact 804-367-9728 for assistance.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone: 804-367-0528

Email: employment@dmv.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.