Construction/Maintenance Project Manager I

Salary : $73,994.34 - $123,324.03 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 25-00934
Department: DPWES Solid Waste Management
Opening Date: 04/26/2025
Closing Date: 5/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S26
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

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:
DPWES provides solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a 3,000 ton per day transfer station, host and oversight of one of the largest waste-to-energy facilities in north America, operates and maintains two landfill methane recovery systems, regulates solid waste services, provides education and outreach to the community, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. SWMP is a national and state recognized program having received accreditation from the American Public Works Association and awards from the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program. The foundation of this success is SWMP's diverse and growing work force of approximately 350 employees all working to the singular goal of the environmentally responsible and cost-effective disposal of waste to keep Fairfax County clean, healthy, and sustainable.

Note: This position is considered essential personnel and is required to respond and assist with weather related and other designated emergencies on an as needed basis after normal working hours.
Illustrative Duties

(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.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(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.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(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.)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to drive a motor vehicle. Ability to input, access and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance and 25 to 30 lbs. with or without assistance. Ability to perform field investigation on site infrastructure, construction, and other solid waste program improvement type projects and traverse on uneven terrain and/or surfaces. Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and shoulder movements. Ability to read and interpret building and site related blueprints and utilize engineer's level. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, lift and reach in the performance of duties. Ability to use all applicable personal protective equipment in an outdoor environment, including hardhat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, and other applicable equipment. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314.EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

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Non-Merit Positions

Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Flexible Spending Program
• Deferred Compensation

Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a related degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Civil engineering
• Landscape architecture
• Environmental or life sciences
• Construction management
• Business administration
• Facilities management
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you selected "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related fields)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05

How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible experience in the supervision or management of construction or maintenance projects do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight years or more

06

How many years of full-time equivalent experience in contract administration do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six years or more

07

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience do you have implementing solid waste projects including landfills, facilities, infrastructure, transfer stations, ground water systems, or large stormwater systems through applicable federal, state and local codes and regulations?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four years or more

09

How many years of experience do you have utilizing Excel, PowerPoint and Word?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four years or more

10

How many progressively responsible years of experience do you have in construction and maintenance of environmental facilities, project design, and erosion & sediment control from concept through construction?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine years or more

11

Based on your experience, please indicate the areas in which you have design or construction experience. Check all that apply.

• Landfills
• Wastewater collections systems
• Stormwater collection systems
• Building / Facilities construction
• HVAC, electrical, or mechanical systems
• None of the above

12

How many years of experience do you have working with government officials and the general public?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six years or more

13

How many years of experience do you have in managing capital improvement project budgets?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight years or more

14

The appointee to this position will be required to be available twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flooding, and other designated emergencies on an as needed basis. Are you willing and able to perform this function?

• Yes
• No

Required Question