Deputy County Administrator

Prince George County, Virginia; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George County is seeking a Deputy County Administrator to assist in county administration, oversee designated departments, and manage the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This role includes directing lifecycle activities for CIP projects, preparing multi-year budget requests, and coordinating with the County Administrator and department directors.

The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of capital project administration and public-sector construction management, along with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in capital project administration or public-sector construction management.
• Five years of progressively responsible work experience with supervisory/managerial responsibilities, preferably at a senior level such as Director or Assistant Director.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering the County; oversee multiple departments as assigned; manage CIP program and multi-year budget requests.
• Coordinate with the County Administrator and department directors; lead special projects; prepare reports and briefings for the Board of Supervisors.

Skills

Capital program management

Engineering design

Public-sector construction management

Budget development

Legislative processes

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture/Business Administration or related field

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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