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Assistant Construction/maintenance Project Manager

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Chantilly, Virginia
Salary
$56,816.03 - $94,693.25 Annually
Closing date
Oct 26, 2019

Job Details

Job Announcement

Manages, plans, monitors, schedules, coordinates, directs and leads the overall operation, services, maintenance and personnel of the Park Authority-Park Operations Division's specialized heavy equipment Mobile Crew. Completes renovation, repair, construction and maintenance projects specializing in the utilization of heavy construction equipment, staff and contractors. Projects to include, but not limited to, work in: site grading, demolition, asphalt, concrete, and various heavy equipment tasks on parkland. Under general direction, assists or performs construction or maintenance project management duties on various small projects on County parkland. Assists Construction/Maintenance Project Manager and/or Branch Manager in all project management duties for the division. Reports to 4501 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Chantilly VA, 20151 and travels to various park locations county-wide.

Illustrative Duties

  • Interprets construction plans and specifications, researches and recommends actions to correct deviations or violations;
  • Monitors, schedules and coordinates work performed by construction or maintenance contractors;
  • Completes processes required for bond release and State acceptance, May supervise other paraprofessional technical and administrative personnel assigned to the project;
  • Reviews work for compliance with Federal, State and County codes;
  • Reviews and inspects work in progress for cost and operational needs;
  • Ensures that required field inspections are conducted to verify compliance with 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;
  • Develops estimates and verifies invoices for payment;
  • Participates in contract administration and negotiations;
  • Researches and coordinates utility conflicts;
  • Maintains project files and documentation;
  • Prepares reports, studies and evaluations on contracts, and bid documents;
  • Meets with public groups, citizens and other stakeholders to explain and support projects;
  • Prepares and presents reports to boards and commissions;
  • Attends meetings and conferences.


Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • 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 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the codes and ordinances which apply to building construction in Fairfax County;
  • Ability to learn the Fairfax County Purchasing Resolution;
  • Ability to review construction documents and proposals for cost evaluation and
  • compatibility with County standards, guides and operational needs;
  • Ability to meet and interact with the public;
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
  • Ability to prepare technical reports and to present findings in a clear and concise format;
  • Ability to use a computer for word processing, preparation of spreadsheets, e-mail, and presentation materials.


Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, training and experience 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; plus one year of experience in construction, building maintenance projects, code enforcement or inspection work.

BRIDGE CLASS EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Five years of increasingly complex supervision, inspection or contract oversight experience in construction, maintenance or a related technical area. This class can serve as a bridge class enabling individuals who do not meet the educational or professional experience standards listed above to qualify for this class by possessing five years of increasingly complex experience in the area of building inspections, trades/maintenance/construction supervision or construction and
maintenance contract over sight or supervision. The purpose of this bridge class is to promote upward mobility within the Fairfax County workforce from the trades supervision, paraprofessional technical, inspection and related fields to professional level project management work.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, and a driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Three (3) plus years' experience in the supervision of heavy and motor equipment operators performing construction or maintenance work. Three (3) plus years of contract administration experience. Three (3) plus years' experience managing life-cycle replacements projects of park infrastructure. Strong written and verbal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to walk, negotiate or traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability 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.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

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Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
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