Construction/Maintenance Project Manager I

Ever wanted to build unique and interesting environmental infrastructure projects in one of Virginia's largest county? Do you want to answer the call of public service and provide a direct benefit environment and help support the local community?

Fairfax County's Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP) seeks a Construction Project Manager I who is highly motivated, brings enthusiasm, and has direct sustainability, maintenance, and construction management experience. This person will be a member of a collaborative team of dedicated high performing staff that are responsible for the implementation of SWMP's capital improvement projects.

Under the direct supervision of the branch chief, this position provides complete project management and contract negotiation of assigned solid waste infrastructure and facility improvement projects to achieve regulatory compliance and established solid waste program goals and objectives. Provides project management for projects that are critical to the business area.

Duties include managing landfill, facility, site infrastructure, stormwater and groundwater construction projects. Coordinates with operation teams to complete projects, review, negotiation, and provide recommendation for scopes of work and contracts, coordination of utility and survey requirements, preparation of quantity take-offs, cost estimates, coordination of as-builts, preparation of specifications, securing all federal, state, and county approvals and permits needed for construction, recommending/approval of payments, providing input to the capital budget process, coordination and resolution of project issues, preparing and conducting project meetings, and presentation on project matters as needed. Recommends internal procedures and guidelines to assure technical and administrative accuracy in implementation of projects and contracting procedures. Responsible for ensuring the project contracts and operations support are obtained and maintained consistent with policies and procedures. Reinforces a safety culture and continually seeks to expand safety knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study, or other methods of continuous learning.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally-accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offer comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through LiveWell and the Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits in the following links:

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(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Performs contract administration on architectural/engineering (A/E), planning and/or construction contracts for facilities renovation, maintenance, stormwater facilities, transportation facilities, and other County projects from inception, design, award, construction and through the warranty period;
• Manages A/E and/or construction contracts, develops project scopes, budgets and schedules;
• Provides quality control to ensure construction process achieves the required goals and meets project specifications;
• Interprets construction plans and specifications, initiates actions to correct deviations or violations;
• Plans, monitors, manages and coordinates work performed by construction or maintenance contractors;
• Supervises professional, paraprofessional technical and administrative personnel assigned to the project;
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State and County codes;
• Reviews work in progress for cost and compatibility with County standards, operational needs and regulatory/permit compliance;
• Verifies invoices for payment;
• Coordinates and resolves utility conflicts;
• Maintains project files and documentation;
• Ensures necessary field inspections are conducted to verify compliance with the applicable code requirements of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, with the Public Facilities Manual, Erosion and Sediment Control Standards, as well as other Commonwealth laws and regulations relating to construction projects;
• Prepares reports, studies and evaluations on contracts, and bid documents;
• Facilitates and conducts meetings with public groups, citizens and other stakeholders to gain support for projects, explain issues and resolve conflicts;
• Ensures clear and thorough communication with public and/or involved parties on all aspects of projects;
• Prepares and presents reports to citizen groups, boards and commissions;
• Attends meetings and conferences.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of topographic and construction surveying;
• Knowledge of common methods and equipment used in building, maintenance and facility construction and of inspection methods used in reviewing such work;
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques relating to construction project management and contract administration;
• Ability to learn the Public Facilities Manual, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the codes and ordinances which apply to building construction and land disturbing activities in Fairfax County;
• Ability to learn the Fairfax County Purchasing Resolution and agency-specific A/E contracting requirements;
• Ability to review construction documents and proposals for cost evaluation and compatibility with County standards, guides and operational needs;
• Ability to prepare technical reports and to present findings in a clear and concise format;
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with the public, senior County officials and citizen groups;
• Ability to conduct and facilitate meetings with public groups, citizens and other project stakeholders;
• Ability to use a computer for word processing, preparation of spreadsheets, e-mail, and presentation materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Environmental or Life Sciences, Construction Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management or related field; plus four years of progressively responsible experience in the supervision or management of construction or maintenance projects, including at least two years of experience in contract administration.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid driver's license.
• DEQ- Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector Certification - (Completion of first training required within 12 months of hire, and certification required within 12 months of date of completion of first required class.)

• Three years working knowledge of construction and maintenance of environmental facilities, project design, and erosion & sediment control.
• Five years leading projects from scope development through the complete life cycle of the project including closeout .
• Five years experience working with and communicating with multiple stakeholders.
• Five years thorough knowledge of the construction, safety and contracting processes.
• Experience working collaboratively with staff, stakeholders, and vendors to perform corrective action as needed to meet project success goals.
• Experience working with government officials and the general public.
• Five or more years managing capital improvement projects.
• Five or more years managing construction budgets, invoices and scopes.
• Five or more years of experience utilizing Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Three years of experience overseeing the professional work of engineers, project managers, landscape architects and technicians.