Technical Project Manager

About the role

The City's Transportation and Environmental Services Department – Project Implementation branch is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee and manage capital improvement projects from design to construction phases. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, particularly in municipal infrastructure projects such as flood mitigation, stormwater, sanitary sewer, roadway, transit, bicycle and pedestrian, and park enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Manage Capital Improvement projects through the Design and Construction phases.
• Deliver capital projects following project management best practices, City and departmental standards to meet project goals and objectives.
• Ensure contract compliance and project delivery to City expectations.
• Seek stakeholder input, gain consensus, and make recommendations and decisions in the best interest of the City and its residents.
• Provide stewardship of capital funds through appropriate budget development, drafting of effective procurement documents, disciplined management of contractors, and adherence to contract and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee consultants and other associated design professionals responsible for project plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other required documents or services.
• Manage projects within the scope, schedule, and budget baseline.
• Maintain technical knowledge in design of multiple infrastructure projects.
• Monitor project progress, mitigate risk, and address adverse variances to baseline.
• Coach and train associate project managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Landscape Architecture; eight (8) years of related experience in a position as a Professional Engineer or Landscape Architect of which, three (3) years as a project manager; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Professional Engineer or Landscape Architect licensure is required.
• Preferred qualifications: Fifteen (15) years of experience as a Civil Engineer or Landscape Architect of which at least five (5) years as a project manager for design and construction of capital projects; certification as a PMP (PMI) and/or CCM (CMAA); experience working with elected representatives, appointed officials, and citizen stakeholder groups; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to embody and adhere to the City of Alexandria’s core values of respect, teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must meet all certification requirements and continually work to improve project management skills and knowledge.

Benefits

The City of Alexandria offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. The exact details can be found in the employee handbook upon hire.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. The exact salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The Technical Project Manager will work a standard Monday through Friday schedule, typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, the position may require occasional evening or weekend work during severe weather events or emergency situations to support critical City operations.