Construction/Maintenance Project Manager II

About the role

This position coordinates and manages multi-discipline architectural and engineering projects of varying complexity at The Noman M. Cole Jr. Water Recycling Facility, an advanced 67 mgd wastewater treatment facility. The role involves overseeing projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison to review, approve, and direct mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and HVAC tasks.
• Prepares solicitations for services and directs the consultant selection process.
• Functions as project team leader and coordinates completion schedules with multiple contractors.
• Plans, monitors, and coordinates work performed by construction or maintenance contractors.
• Supervises professional, paraprofessional, technical, and administrative personnel assigned to the project.
• Ensures that all contracts and on-site processes and work follow Federal, State, and County codes.
• Develops requests for proposals, scopes of services, bid packages, contracts, amendments, and other documents for the selection and contracting of consultant services.
• Provides quality control to ensure the construction process achieves the required goals and meets project specifications.
• Reviews work in progress for cost and compatibility with County standards, operational needs, and regulatory/permit compliance.
• Ensures that necessary field inspections are conducted to verify compliance with applicable code requirements.
• Facilitates and conducts meetings with public groups, citizens, and other stakeholders to gain support for projects, explain issues, and resolve conflicts.
• Prepares and presents reports to citizen groups, boards, and commissions.
• Attends meetings and conferences.

Requirements

• 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.
• At least five years of experience in the management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects, including two years managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple contractors.
• A valid driver's license.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification by Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) within 12 months of appointment.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) certification by International Facility Management Association (IFMA) within 12 months of appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the full performance responsibility for a portfolio of complex industrial or commercial building systems replacement projects in occupied commercial facilities.
• Knowledge of utilizing computer maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Experience in project management, including contract authoring, financial oversight, submittal approval, RFI responses, construction quality, safety performance, and quality metrics.
• Experience in risk mitigation and oversight of project documentation and schedule.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Public Facilities Manual, and Erosion and Sediment Control Standards.

Benefits

DPWES offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined-benefit retirement plan, medical, life, and disability insurance, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division aim to foster a culture of wellbeing that supports physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness.