Capital Projects Manager*
Apply NowCompany: City of Richmond, VA
Location: Richmond, VA 23223
Description:
Salary : $75,030.00 - $120,920.00 Annually
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 35M00000041
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity...YOU!!!
This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:
The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, is seeking a qualified Capital Projects Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for project planning, budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for managing multiple design and construction projects with varying levels of complexity; managing multiple design Engineering firm contracts with varying schedules and deadlines; and communicating effectively with the ability to breakdown and explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
Duties include but are not limited to
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge (some combination of the following):
Skills (some combination of the following):
Abilities (some combination of the following):
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), talk, see, hear, and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to reach extending hands and arms in any direction, stand, walk, pull, lift, and grasp applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.
The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
01
10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
02
5-point Veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
03
Are you willing to work an on-call/weekend/holiday schedule?
04
Do you have a valid Driver's License or ability to obtain a VA Driver's License within 30-days of hire?
05
Which best describes your highest level of education?
06
Which best describes your years of experience in Project Management?
07
Which best describes your years of experience reviewing site plans?
08
Which best describes your years of experience with design and construction of underground utilities?
09
Which best describes your experience developing and giving presentations to different levels of staff, the public and various audiences?
10
Which best describes the type of Utility Design you have experience? Select all that apply.
11
Do you have a Professional Engineer, EIT, Business or Project Management certifications? If yes, please identify on your application.
12
If you answered yes to one or more of the above, provide the license number and expiration date. If you answered no, please type "N/A".
13
Do you have experience developing engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for capital projects?
Required Question
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 35M00000041
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity...YOU!!!
This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Language Incentive
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Assistance Program
The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, is seeking a qualified Capital Projects Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for project planning, budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for managing multiple design and construction projects with varying levels of complexity; managing multiple design Engineering firm contracts with varying schedules and deadlines; and communicating effectively with the ability to breakdown and explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Planning, management, and administration of Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
- Attending and managing public hearings; coordinating external requests for information; attending other departmental and/or community meetings, assisting with developing presentations and managing assigned projects from conception through project close-out.
- Investigating and mediating inspection-related disputes.
- Communicating both orally and in writing regularly with property owners, developers, attorneys, and engineers regarding Developer driven and CIP projects.
- Providing SME Reviews
- Attending other agency project meetings.
- Ensuring safe operation and code compliance within the work zone
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or directly related field
- Four years of Project Management experience
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
- Two (2) years of experience reviewing site plans, design and construction of underground utilities;
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge (some combination of the following):
- State procurement methods, procedures, and requirements
- Project planning, programming, budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management
- Sanitary Sewer design, construction, and maintenance principles and practices
- Engineering economics for project fiscal tracking
- Sustainability design principles, including LEED
- Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
Skills (some combination of the following):
- AutoCAD drafting and mapping software programs
- Organizing resources and establishing priorities
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Technical writing
Abilities (some combination of the following):
- Manage multiple construction projects with varying levels of complexity
- Provide training, guidance, and operational support to lower level staff
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), talk, see, hear, and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to reach extending hands and arms in any direction, stand, walk, pull, lift, and grasp applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.
The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
01
10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
02
5-point Veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you willing to work an on-call/weekend/holiday schedule?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a valid Driver's License or ability to obtain a VA Driver's License within 30-days of hire?
- Yes
- No
05
Which best describes your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some college
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's/Advanced Degree
- None of the above
06
Which best describes your years of experience in Project Management?
- Less than two (2) years of experience
- Two (2) to five (5) years of experience
- Five (5) or more years of experience
07
Which best describes your years of experience reviewing site plans?
- Less than four (4) years of experience
- Four (4) to seven (7) years of experience
- Seven (7) or more years of experience
08
Which best describes your years of experience with design and construction of underground utilities?
- Less than two (2) years of experience
- Two (2) to five (5) years of experience
- Five (5) or more years of experience
09
Which best describes your experience developing and giving presentations to different levels of staff, the public and various audiences?
- Less than two (2) years of experience
- Two (2) to five (5) years of experience
- Five (5) or more years of experience
10
Which best describes the type of Utility Design you have experience? Select all that apply.
- Stormwater Utility Design
- CSO and Sanitary Sewer Utility Design
- Land Development
- Urban and Site Planning
- Infrastructure Management
- None of the above
11
Do you have a Professional Engineer, EIT, Business or Project Management certifications? If yes, please identify on your application.
- Yes
- No
12
If you answered yes to one or more of the above, provide the license number and expiration date. If you answered no, please type "N/A".
13
Do you have experience developing engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for capital projects?
- Yes
- No
Required Question