Project Manager - Transportation

Loudoun County Government; Virginia, Leesburg (MN, FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead transportation capital projects. This role involves overseeing the design and execution of various transportation initiatives, including road expansions and intersection improvements. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a solid engineering background. You will collaborate with county staff and manage consultants to ensure projects align with the County's Capital Improvement Plan. This position offers a competitive salary, a $6,000 hiring bonus, and the flexibility of partial telework, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in local infrastructure development.

Benefits

Hiring bonus of $6,000

Partial telework eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with engineering coursework or related field.
• 3 years of professional engineering and construction management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design of transportation projects including roads and traffic signals.
• Manage engineering design consultants through all project phases.
• Prepare presentations and reports for public meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Estimating

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Related field experience

Job description

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Job Summary

Loudoun County, Virginia, is seeking applicants for an experienced professional to serve as a Project Manager for the Transportation Capital Projects team, within the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI). As a Project Manager, you will oversee the design of transportation projects, including new roads, roadway expansions, intersection improvements, and traffic signals. You will coordinate with other County staff to acquire land and relocate utilities as part of project development. You will manage engineering design consultants through all project phases, including pre-programming, pre-design, design, land acquisition, utility relocation, and construction administration. You will also manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules in alignment with the County's Capital Improvement Plan and VDOT project agreements and dashboards.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Develop and process transportation design plans following VDOT standards and the Locally Administered Projects Manual, including review of layout, drainage, grading, erosion and sediment control, utility plans, maintenance of traffic, striping, signage, and traffic signal design plans. Process plans to obtain regulatory approvals and oversee plan production and revisions throughout all project phases.
2. Conduct field investigations and oversee environmental, subsurface, and floodplain analyses.
3. Obtain necessary permits for project construction.
4. Conduct technical review consultations.
5. Coordinate utilities and perform field inspections.
6. Prepare presentations and reports for public meetings and the County's Board of Supervisors.
7. Prepare specifications and construction documents.
8. Develop scopes of work and requests for proposals to procure design services.
9. Review drawings and documents to ensure compliance with County and VDOT standards.
10. Meet regularly with DTCI and County staff to monitor project progress, costs, and schedules; report project status to management.
11. Manage contracts with consultants and contractors.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with project management, estimating, and scheduling abilities.

This position is eligible for partial telework in accordance with County and Department policies.

A $6,000 hiring bonus is available under the County’s Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.

The starting salary is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with engineering coursework or a related field; or three (3) years of professional engineering and construction management experience of a complex nature, including design and administrative responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

Successful candidates will undergo criminal, credit, and DMV background checks.