Project Manager

Stafford County Government; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford County Government is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex water, sewer, and building projects within the Utilities Department. The role involves planning, design, and construction coordination across multiple agencies and teams to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.

PE license is preferred and progression through a career ladder is offered. The position requires evaluating plans, coordinating consultants and contractors, and supervising professional and support staff to meet CIP

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex water, sewer, building or development projects.
• Ability to review plans, specs, cost estimates and procurement documents.
• Experience coordinating with multiple departments and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages complex utility engineering/construction projects within budget and schedule.
• Reviews plans, specifications, cost estimates, and procurement documents.
• Prepares bid documents, contracts, and purchase orders; maintains project records.
• Tracks budget and approves invoices; prepares project reports.
• Coordinates with county departments, consultants, contractors, and operations staff.
• Inspects progress, ensures permits and inspections are on schedule.
• Coordinates with engineers and contractors; manages change orders and RFI responses.
• Attends meetings to advance project goals; performs related tasks.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Contract administration

Stakeholder coordination

Engineering knowledge

Education

Architecture degree

Civil engineering degree

Construction management degree

Professional Engineer license preferred

Job description

The Project Manager performs difficult professional work related to the design, construction and coordination of utility and or public construction projects on a larger scale with more complex scope which involve interface with various agencies, community stakeholders, and departmental teams.

These projects include water and sanitary sewers utility engineering and or building construction, which may include new construction or renovation of buildings and larger development projects. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical and/or clerical personnel.

This position is part of a career ladder to provide opportunity for career growth. The starting position level and pay will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience.

Project Manager I: Hiring range - $78,915 to $108,513

Project Manager II: Hiring range - $90,376 to $124,280

Examples of Duties

• Independently manages and guides to successful completion, in a timely manner and within budget, complex water and sanitary sewer utility engineering, building engineering/design and or construction projects which are part of the Capital Improvement Plan as well as needs of the Utilities Department;
• Reviews construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other project related documents;
• Prepares bid documents, requests for proposals, contracts, and purchase orders; reviews project proposals; prepares and maintains project records and files;
• Tracks Budget; approves invoices; prepares reports for projects;
• Coordinates with other county departments for reviews;
• Performs inspection and monitoring of work in progress; inspects construction in progress and prepares or reviews reports on the status or completion;
• Prepares plans and specifications for projects;
• Coordinates work of consulting engineers, contractors, and operation and maintenance personnel;
• Evaluates requests for information and change orders from contractors;
• Assures that permits and inspections are on schedule;
• Performs duties of project engineer on construction projects;
• Assists in the development, planning, design, environmental permitting, bidding, and construction of multiple complex projects;
• Attends meetings where necessary to advance project;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of engineering;
• Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of building construction to include building codes;
• Detailed knowledge of design, construction, maintenance, and management of multiple complex building and development projects;
• Thorough knowledge of site evaluation, appraisal, and acquisition procedures;
• Possess a detailed understanding of the requirements for electrical, mechanical, and concrete construction;
• Ability to prepare technical reports, plans, and specifications;
• Ability to understand and interpret descriptions, construction plans, engineering records, and maps;
• Ability to plan and effectively supervise the work of supportive personnel;
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other department staff, contractors, and the general public.

Education and Experience

Project Manager II: A combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, or related field and 5 years of experience with construction or project engineering/management of large projects.

Project Manager I: A combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, or related field and 3 years of experience with construction or project engineering/management of large projects.

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.