Construction/Maintenance Project Manager I

Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks a Project Manager to provide construction and maintenance project management for the agency’s stormwater dam safety capital improvement program.

Responsibilities

• Plans, monitors, schedules, budgets, coordinates, and manages the work of design consultants and construction contractors carrying out capital construction, renovation, and maintenance projects on stormwater facilities for both public and private infrastructure.
• Drafts corrective work orders; develops, negotiates, and executes scopes of service in conjunction with in-house or contracted staff to restore/re-construct private and public stormwater management facilities.
• Provides quality control to ensure the construction process achieves required goals and meets project specifications.
• Ensures clear and thorough communication with the public and/or involved parties on all aspects of projects.
• Follows the requirements and procedures of the Fairfax County Purchasing Resolution to negotiate and secure construction contract bids and architectural/engineering task orders.
• 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.
• Confirms invoices are complete and accurate for recommendation of payment.
• Maintains project files and documentation.
• Engages in safe working practices and complies with Stormwater Management and DPWES safety programs and guidelines.
• Responds to and assists with snow, flood, and other designated weather emergencies as emergency service personnel, potentially requiring 24/7 availability and mandatory overtime.

Qualifications

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

• 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.
• 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

• Valid driver's license.
• DEQ - Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector certification: completion of first required training class within 12 months of hire and certification required within 12 months of completion of the first required class.
• DEQ - Stormwater Management Inspector certification: completion of first required training class within 12 months of hire and certification required within 12 months of completion of the first required class.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years of experience in construction plans and specifications review or preparation.
• Two years of experience in reviewing construction documents and proposals for cost evaluation and compatibility with County standards, guides, and operational needs.
• Four years of experience with common methods and equipment used in stormwater maintenance and stormwater facility construction, and inspection methods used in reviewing such work.
• Two years of experience with the principles, practices, and techniques relating to construction project management and contract administration.
• Two years of experience with Federal, State, and County site construction codes and regulatory/permits, including the Public Facilities Manual and Erosion and Sediment Control Standards.

Skills

• Team Player: Contributes to team projects and encourages active participation by all members. Works cooperatively with other individuals, departments, and/or cross-functional teams.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for own decisions, judgments, and actions (and those of the work unit/team). Seeks continuous improvement in quality of services, products, or processes.
• Effective Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, supervisors, and the public, as well as completing reports and documentation.
• Flexibility and Resilience: Maintains professionalism in stressful situations, adapts to changing work demands, and recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Problem Solver: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Anticipates potential problems and evaluates alternatives to make timely, innovative decisions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, negotiate, or traverse property sites that may be under construction or have uneven terrain.
• Work requires pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, stooping, walking, and climbing in and out of catch basins and manholes.
• Physically and mentally able to use all applicable personal protective equipment (PPE) in an outdoor environment, including hardhat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, long pants, sleeved shirt, and personal fall arrest harness.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

About DPWES

DPWES is a diverse, nationally-accredited, and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees. We provide solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for Fairfax County, Virginia. Join our team to help protect the environment and serve the community by creating and preserving a sustainable place to live, work, and play.

Benefits

• Defined-benefit retirement plan.
• Medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• LiveWell Program promoting holistic wellness (physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial).

Work Environment

• Occasional casual interaction with staff, vendors, and residents, sometimes for durations greater than 15 minutes.
• Social distancing and PPE (e.g., masks, uniforms, accessories) as determined by job functions and pandemic conditions.
• Position may require travel to multiple Fairfax County sites.
• In 2026, all West Drive assignments will relocate to the new Water Resources and Infrastructure building at 6000 Freds Oak Road, Burke, VA 22015.

Fairfax County Government encourages bilingual candidates (English and another language) to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities during the application and interview process.