Manager of Capital Projects

Job Description

The Role:

The Manager of Capital Projects leads assigned capital improvements, renovations, replacements, and facility upgrades at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The role manages project staff and collaborates with internal partners, consultants, contractors, and public agencies to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and with minimal operational or client disruption.

The position oversees projects from planning through completion, ensuring alignment on scope, cost, schedule, safety, and operational impacts.

What You’ll Do:
Keep in mind that this list is not all-inclusive.

Project Leadership

• Lead assigned capital projects from planning through completion, including scope development, design coordination, procurement support, construction, commissioning, and closeout, while ensuring compliance with LVCVA policies, contract requirements, applicable building codes, OSHA standards, and safety procedures.
• Develop and manage project schedules, phasing plans, cost estimates, budgets, and logistics plans that support facility operations, client needs, asset protection, and LVCVA priorities.
• Review project plans, specifications, bids, and contractor proposals; identify risks, discrepancies, and potential impacts before work begins.

Team and Contractor Management

• Supervise, coach, and develop assigned project staff; set clear expectations, monitor performance, and support a collaborative, accountable work environment.
• Direct the work of consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure project requirements, quality standards, and contract terms are met.
• Review field conditions, change requests, progress reports, payment applications, and project performance; recommend appropriate actions within established authority and escalate significant risks, safety concerns, or issues as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Engineering, Convention Services, Purchasing, Security, Facility Services, and other internal teams to define project requirements and coordinate work.
• Communicate project status, risks, key decisions, and schedule changes to leadership and stakeholders; maintain accurate project records, meeting notes, and reports.
• Build productive working relationships with utilities, local jurisdictions, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction to support permitting, inspections, emergency response coordination, and timely project completion.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business management, or a related field preferred; or High School diploma and additional relevant experience considered.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience managing building, construction, renovation, or capital improvement projects in a large commercial, hospitality, public-assembly, or similar complex facility environment.
• Two or more years of experience leading, supervising, or coordinating the work of project staff, contractors, consultants, or cross-functional project teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management practices, including scope development, scheduling, cost control, procurement, contracts, change management, and project closeout.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schematics, blueprints, and technical documents.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, permitting requirements, OSHA standards, and safety practices.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Advanced ability to communicate effectively with contractors, consultants, clients, management, and other Ambassadors in a variety of formats.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project-related systems or software. Experience with CMMS, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Maximo, CMiC, or similar systems is preferred.
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483; if neither apply, must be able to obtain a Nevada driver’s license within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours when necessary.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), International Code Council (ICC), or similar certification is preferred.
• Basic proficiency with some familiarity in the use of AI tools to assist with routine tasks, improving day-to-day work quality, efficiency, and decision-making preferred and valued.
• All LVCVA Ambassadors are expected to demonstrate “Do the Right Thing”, “Vegas for All”, and “Be Extraordinary” by acting with integrity, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, and delivering exceptional service in everything they do.

MANAGEMENT-CLASS BENEFITS

Your total compensation at the Authority includes not only your salary, but also the following benefits. These benefits increase your total compensation from 30 to 40 percent.

NEVADA PERS RETIREMENT PROGRAM

• 100% employer paid
• https://www.nvpers.org

NO SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES WITHHELD

INSURANCE - 100% Employer Paid

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx (employee and dependents)
• Life Insurance - $15,000 plus an amount equal to your annual base salary up to a max of:
  • $200,000 for Sr. Director and Director
  • $150,000 for Sr. Manager and Manager
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

VOLUNTARY INSURANCE - 100% Employee Paid

• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care FSA)
• Pet Insurance

PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO)

HOLIDAYS

• 13per year, includes birthday

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (IRS section 457)

ANNUAL MERIT INCREASE - July

• Ambassadors are eligible for an increase to base pay based on achievement of performance measures.

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE

• Ambassadors are eligible for a performance bonus based upon achievement of goals and successes.

OTHER

• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on the discretion of management.