Civil Engineering Project Manager

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chesapeake Virginia is seeking an Engineering Project Manager in Chesapeake, VA. This role requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license and a bachelor’s degree in a related field, with at least six years of experience.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with a signing bonus of $3,000 and a salary range of $87,075 to $129,524 annually. The selected candidate will manage diverse projects within Public Utilities, supervise staff, and coordinate with outside agencies.

Qualifications

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in construction management, project management, planning, public administration, architecture, urban design, or closely related field.
• Minimum of six years of relevant, full-time equivalent experience.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record compliant with City Driving Standards. Professional Engineer License required.

Responsibilities

• Establishing, updating, and implementing design policies and standards; ensure all Public Utility related projects comply with policies, procedures and standards.
• Administrative work including maintenance of engineering records and plans, processing daily paperwork including reports, requisitions, and personnel information.
• Gathering and maintaining information to support periodic and special reports documenting activities and events for area of responsibility.
• Supervising, mentoring and training staff, including assignment and evaluation of work product.
• Developing and implementing solutions for diverse engineering challenges.
• Assists in updating long-term water and sanitary sewer master plans.
• Developing, controlling, and administering divisional operational budgets including cost analyses and projections.

Education

Bachelor's degree (construction management, project management, planning, public administration, architecture, urban design, or closely related field)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.
Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presentedunless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Civil Engineering Project Manager

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Department

Department PUBLIC UTILITIES

Division

Division PUB UTIL TECHNICAL

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026343

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40+

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm;
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement R - Routine

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE20

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$87,075- $129,524/ annually.
Salary is based on experience and qualifications.
**$3,000 sign-on bonus available

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting position as an Engineering Project Manager with a diverse, hardworking and talented group of people dedicated to serving customers?
Do you excel in a dynamic environment with diverse challenges and opportunities? Do you enjoy problem solving and helping others excel in the Engineering Department? If your answers are “Yes!” consider joining our Team as an Engineering Project Manager to help provide essential public services every day in Virginia’s second largest City!

The Engineering Project Manager is an advanced level supervisory management engineering position with significant field and administrative responsibilities for planning and delivering program services, responding to internal and external customers, and supervising personnel.

Professional Engineer (PE) license is required for this position.

The selected candidate for Engineering Project Manager will manage, supervise, and participate in a wide range of projects and activities in addition to representing the Public Utilities Department to outside agencies and customers.

Typical tasks for the Engineering Project Manager include the following:

• Establishing, updating, and implementing design policies and standards. Ensure that all Public Utility related projects comply with city, departmental and regulatory agency policies, procedures and standards.
• Administrative work including maintenance of engineering records and plans, processing of daily paperwork including reports, requisitions, and personnel information.
• Gathering and maintaining information to support periodic and special reports documenting activities and events for area of responsibility.
• Supervising, mentoring and training of staff, to include assignment and evaluation of work product.
• Developing and implementing solutions for diverse engineering challenges.
• Assists in updating long-term water and sanitary sewer master plans.
• Developing, controlling, and administering divisional operational budgets including performing cost analysis and projections.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in construction management, project management, planning, public administration, architecture, urban design, or closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this job classification requires a minimum of six years of relevant, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards . Professional Engineer License required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/12/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/02/2026

Open Continuous Yes

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Sitting

Sitting Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Walking

Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting

Lifting No Response

Lifting Amount

Lifting Amount N/A

Carrying

Carrying No Response

Carrying Weight

Carrying Weight N/A

Pushing/Pulling

Pushing/Pulling No Response

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Pushing/Pulling Weight N/A

Reaching

Reaching No Response

Handling No Response

Fine Dexterity

Fine Dexterity No Response

Kneeling

Kneeling No Response

Crouching

Crouching No Response

Crawling No Response

Bending No Response

Twisting

Twisting No Response

Climbing

Climbing No Response

Balancing No Response

Vision

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls

Foot Controls No Response

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Protective Equipment Required

PPE provided as needed

Health and Safety

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Mechanical Hazards

Mechanical Hazards N = Never

Chemical Hazards

Chemical Hazards N = Never

Electrical Hazards

Electrical Hazards N = Never

Fire Hazards

Fire Hazards N = Never

Explosives

Explosives N = Never

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases N = Never

Physical Danger or Abuse

Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Dirt and Dust

Dirt and Dust N = Never

Extreme Temperatures

Extreme Temperatures N = Never

Noise and Vibration

Noise and Vibration N = Never

Fumes and Odors

Fumes and Odors N = Never

Wetness/Humidity

Wetness/Humidity N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting

Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never

Primary Work Location

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Time Pressures Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Emergency Situations

Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Tedious or Exacting Work Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

No

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This position requires a Virginia Professional Engineer's (PE) license. Do you currently possess a Virginia PE? If you currently possess a PE in another state and you are selected for the position, you must be licensed in Virginia within 6 months of employment under a reciprocity agreement. Type NA, if not applicable.
• * Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.
  • Yes
  • No