Project Administrator in Warrenton

Energy Jobline ZR; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Paid holidays & leave

VRS pension & life insurance 2x salary

457(b) plan

Wellness Center

Job summary

Fauquier County is seeking an experienced Project Administrator to manage multiple capital projects from planning through construction, coordinating with engineers, architects, contractors and County departments to keep initiatives moving on schedule.

Candidates should have an engineering, construction management, or related background and proven success in complex public-sector projects, with familiarity in grants or multi-source funding.

Qualifications

• Background in engineering, construction management or related field.
• Experience managing complex construction or capital projects.
• Public-sector capital projects, grants or multi-source funding familiarity is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors and County departments.
• Review plans, schedules and project costs.
• Oversee construction and act as County representative on sites.
• Manage budgets, contracts, change orders and contractor payments.
• Keep projects on schedule and resolve issues.
• Support grant-funded projects and required reporting.
• Provide project updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Engineering background

Public-sector experience

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Job description

Job Description

Fauquier County is looking for an experienced Project Administrator to help bring important County projects from concept to completion. If you enjoy seeing a project take shape, working with engineers, architects and contractors, and keeping complex projects moving forward, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

You’ll manage multiple capital projects through planning, design and construction, including:

• Coordinating with engineers, architects, contractors and County departments
• Reviewing plans, specifications, schedules and project costs
• Overseeing construction and serving as the County’s representative on project sites
• Managing budgets, contracts, change orders and contractor payments
• Keeping projects on schedule and helping resolve issues along the way
• Supporting grant-funded projects and required reporting
• Communicating with stakeholders and providing project updates

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with a background in engineering, construction management or a related field and strong experience managing complex construction or capital projects.

Experience with public-sector capital projects, construction contract administration, grants or multiple funding sources is especially valuable.

Comprehensive Benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage at very competitive rates
• Up to 14 paid holidays annually, sick leave, annual leave, and personal days
• Virginia Retirement System pension plan & a life insurance policy 2X annual salary
• 457(B) individual retirement plan
• Access our Employee Wellness Center which is free for all permanent employees & dependents