Deputy County Administrator

Prince George County, VA; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George County, VA is seeking a Deputy County Administrator to assist in administering county government, directing multiple departments, and managing the Capital Improvement Program. The role includes formulating annual multi-year CIP budgets, overseeing project lifecycles, and coordinating with the County Administrator and directors.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in capital project administration or public-sector construction management, plus knowledge of budgeting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in capital project administration, engineering design, or public-sector construction management.
• Five years of progressively responsible work experience in local government administration preferred.
• Three years of supervisory experience at a senior management level.
• Knowledge of budgeting, CIP processes, and state/federal laws related to local government.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of capital project administration, engineering design, or public-sector construction management.
• Coordinate with County Administrator and department directors; oversee CIP lifecycle from scope to construction management.
• Prepare reports for the Board of Supervisors and handle special projects as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Prince George County is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy County Administrator. This position will be responsible for assisting with the administration of the County; administering, directing and overseeing various County Departments as assigned; serves as the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager, assists in formulating an annual multi-year CIP budget request; as needed oversees the lifecycle of CIP projects, including scope development, design review, bidding, and ensuring active construction management support is in place for external construction contractors; coordinating work with County Administrator and department directors; undertaking special projects; attending meetings; conducting research; maintaining records and files; preparing reports and briefings the Board of Supervisors.

Comprehensive knowledge of capital project administration, engineering design, or public-sector construction management. Knowledge of the functions and organizations of local government; comprehensive knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment; thorough knowledge of planning and community development philosophies, practices and techniques; knowledge of budget development and management principles; knowledge of legislative processes related to local government; knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, and county ordinances; ability to research and prepare reports; ability to develop technical specifications for requests for proposals; ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County and municipal officials, associates and the general public.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business Administration, or a closely related field.; with a master’s degree preferred. Must be willing to take continuing education classes in Public Administration. In addition, the candidate must have extensive increasingly responsible experience in capital project administration, engineering design, or public-sector construction management. Preferred experience in local government administration to include a minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsible work experience including three (3) years of supervisory experience and relevant experience in a senior management level such as Director, Assistant Director or higher.

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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