NDVS- Project Manager 2 – Reno or Las Vegas, NV

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services is recruiting for a Project Manager 2 position. The duty station for this position will be determined based on the selected candidate and may be located in either Reno or Las Vegas, Nevada.

Positions are available in both Reno and Las Vegas. Please indicate your preferred location when applying.
Essential Qualifications
Licensure as an Architect or as a Professional Engineer. Two years of the experience required for licensure must have included coordinating major construction projects and/or capital improvement programs involving the construction of public buildings, office complexes, and other structures.

Job Duties
Under general direction of the Director, the Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) Project Manager 2 performs complex project management duties involving the planning, coordination, and oversight of the design, construction, and improvement of state facilities, with a specialized focus on Veterans’ services. This position requires professional licensure as an architect or engineer and carries substantial authority over major capital improvement projects.

The incumbent will apply engineering principles, independent judgment, and technical expertise to ensure the delivery of high-quality, timely, and cost-effective infrastructure that supports Nevada’s growing veteran population.

The position will be responsible for providing oversight for the VA State Home Construction Grant (SHCG) project at the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home, and ensuring all phases meet federal and state standards; leading the development of a “back-of-house” proposal in support of a new SHCG submission for facility expansion at the Southern Nevada Veterans Home; managing all aspects of the SHCG funding for the new Veterans Home project in North Las Vegas, including coordination with architects, engineers, and contractors; developing, managing, and monitoring Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) across the department, from concept to completion; serving as the department’s primary liaison with Nevada State Public Works and coordinating all current and future CIP-related activities; acting as point of contact or the liaison with the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs on all State Home Construction Grant and Veterans Cemetery Expansion projects; developing and implementing strategic plans for the expansion of veteran services, including the construction of new facilities and facility build-outs to accommodate growth and enhance service delivery; and performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge, skills and abilities required at the time of application:

1. Working Knowledge of building construction policies and procedures related to monitoring projects.

2. Working knowledge of construction management techniques.

3. Knowledge of requirements and application of pertinent building codes; complex architectural and/or engineering design and safety code requirements; contract administration including cost estimating, laws, specifications, and architectural and/or engineering practices.