Capital Projects Manager

City of Alexandria; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alexandria is seeking a Capital Projects Manager to oversee the development and execution of Capital Improvement Projects and Capital Facilities Maintenance Projects. You will manage scopes of work, design documents, cost estimates, schedules, and QAQC reviews, coordinating with multiple departments and external partners.

The role requires a strong background in architectural/engineering project management, procurement processes, and leadership to guide teams through complex renovations

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in architecture or engineering program.
• Master’s degree in architecture or engineering with leadership experience.
• Knowledge of public procurement processes and LEED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and execution of CIP and CFMP projects.
• Lead scopes, design drawings, specs, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Coordinate with agencies, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Monitor QA/QC reviews and change orders for CIP projects.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and life safety standards.
• Manage budgets and contract administration across projects.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Budgets and scheduling

Public procurement knowledge

Communication

Construction knowledge

Education

Four-year degree in architecture/engineering

Master's degree in Architecture or Engineering

LEED certification

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Capital Projects Manager

“Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future!”

The City of Alexandria is in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City’s square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Capital Projects Managerposition.

What we do and how we do it is driven by our 4 Guiding Principles

• Aligning the work, we do with our strategic plan
• Executing against our strategy and ensuring accountability for our results
• Promoting and encouraging a culture of leadership and ownership at all levels of the organization
• Promoting a culture of service excellence, creativity, and entrepreneurship

An Overview

Alexandria’s public buildings play a pivotal role in delivering critical services to Alexandria’s residents, visitors, and the general public. As such, the mission of the Capital Division within the Department of General Services is to be good stewards of the City’s assets and to uphold values of community, sustainability, safety, history, and innovation.

The Capital Projects Manager performs responsible work in managing the development and execution of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Capital Facilities Maintenance Projects (CFMP) as requested by City agencies. The primary responsibility is overseeing the development of scopes of work, design drawings, specifications, engineering calculations, cost estimates, scheduling, QAQC reviews, etc. The employee in this class is also responsible for construction management of CIP projects involving new construction and major renovations for all departments within City government. This work includes contract bidding, construction administration, coordination of utilities, and provisions for construction staging. Work is performed with considerable independence, and the employee uses independent judgment in making decisions.

What You Should Bring

Bring your thorough knowledge of building construction methods, practices, materials and codes; thorough knowledge of planning for new construction; demonstrated abilities in architectural programming, architectural design, and construction management; considerable knowledge of public procurement process, or ability to obtain knowledge; ability to encourage harmonious relationships across departments; proficient in the use of software that tracks projects and budgets; ability to manage the work of architects and contractor’s ability to work harmoniously with others; ability to draft specifications and interpret plans for construction work; ability to coordinate, inspect and supervise the work of others; physical ability to perform the job tasks which are primarily on-site.

The Opportunity – Examples of Work

• Integrates the Client's programming requirements with the work products of architects, engineers, contractors and internal staff into the final construction documents and constructed buildings;
• Prepares documentation for monitoring staff and consultants work;
• Establishes and monitors project budgets and schedules;
• Reviews budget analysis of proposed capital improvement projects;
• Reviews and monitors construction as it relates to building codes, life safety and health, zoning regulations, construction process and procedures;
• Conducts periodical site visits to review project status and conformance to contract documents;
• Acts as liaison to other City departments, the community, and civic groups with respect to the planning, design, and construction of proposed projects in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP);
• Monitors, reviews and approves change orders, contractors and consultants' payment requisitions and contracts;
• Provides QAQC review of capital projects in the CIP.;
• Develops and maintains portfolio wide design and technical specifications for City facilities;
• Reviews contracts and Request for Proposals documents with Purchasing Department for compliance and other design and construction related requirements as stipulated by the City and/or building codes;
• Incorporates sustainability and energy savings measures in projects;
• Leads and directs architectural, engineering and construction aspects of renovation and new construction of facilities, including but not limited to complex problem solving and implementation, reviewing, approving and making recommendations on equipment, and materials and building design;
• Work with the Assistant Director and other department leaders to develop long-range plans for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) through data analysis, investigation, and research.
• Performs related work as required.

About the Department

The Department of General Services takes pride in shaping the spaces where our community lives, learns, works, and connects. Our mission is to deliver exceptional stewardship of public facilities and real estate, ensuring safe, sustainable, and high-performing environments that enable City departments to provide vital services every day.

We are builders, problem-solvers, and public-sector innovators committed to investing in our people, elevating service delivery, and planning boldly for the future. We listen to our customers, respond with urgency and care, and hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and accountability.

Joining our team means doing work that matters, strengthening community assets, advancing sustainability, improving the lives of residents, and leaving a lasting impact on the City of Alexandria. If you are passionate about public service, energized by complex challenges, and motivated by the opportunity to lead meaningful change, you will thrive here.

Four-Year College Degree from a professional architectural or engineering program or related field; extensive experience of project management and supervisory experience managing teams, providing technical expertise and leadership for design and construction projects for either government or private industry; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Master's Degree in Architecture or Engineering; registered architect or professional engineer with more than 10 years of project management experience managing teams, providing technical expertise and leadership to design and construction projects for either government or private industry; knowledge of public procurement process; LEED certification; experience with varied building types, site analysis, and environmental issues; possess strong successful team building capabilities, integrity, problem solving, and mediation skills; excellent technical capabilities, communication, presentation, public speaking and customer service skills. Proficiency in project management and technical tools like Smartsheet’s, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam or AutoCAD.

This position requires successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to a criminal background check.

The Department of General Services (DGS) is a first response department and as such all DGS employees are deemed essential or emergency personnel and maybe required to report to work when the City government is open with liberal leave or closed during emergencies.