Project Manager - Utilities

Town of Leesburg, Virginia; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Affordable health insurance

Virginia Retirement System

457(b) plan with Town matching

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Recreation center membership

Roth IRA option

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Town of Leesburg, Virginia, seeks an experienced civil engineer to lead design and construction of public utility projects within the Utilities department. You will manage contracts covering engineering, design, and construction for water and sewer infrastructure, collaborating with multiple stakeholders and reviewing plans across CIP and 3R programs.

Candidates should have a civil engineering background, at least five years of relevant experience (including three in water/wastewater), and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with some course work in civil engineering, construction, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering construction or construction management, including a minimum of three (3) years of water and wastewater systems and facilities.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the design and construction of public utility projects within Utilities’ Capital Improvement and 3R programs.
• Manages contracts for engineering, design, project and program management, utility coordination, property acquisition, testing and inspection, construction services and construction plans.
• Supports customers, Town departments, outside agencies, architects, engineers and the public in water and wastewater infrastructure development and maintenance.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction management

Water & wastewater systems

Project management

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil engineering (preferred)

Job description

This position involves professional work within the Department of Utilities with a primary function of managing the design and construction of public utility projects. Work involves managing contracts that provide engineering, design, project and program management, utility coordination, property acquisition, testing and inspection, construction services and construction plans for the Department of Utilities’ Capital Improvement and 3R (Repair, Replacement and Renovation) Projects. This position provides assistance to customers, various Town departments, outside review agencies, architects, engineers and the general public in the construction, development, and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure.

This position will be primarily working on design and delivery of water and wastewater treatment plant projects. Experience with water and wastewater treatment process and pumping equipment is highly desirable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with some course work in civil engineering, construction, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering construction or construction management, including a minimum of three (3) years of water and wastewater systems and facilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional, (PMP), or certification as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB)

Employee Benefits

• competitive compensation
• affordable health insurance coverage
• participation in the Virginia Retirement System
• optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution
• flexible spending accounts
• voluntary benefits
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• membership to the Town's full-service recreation center
• optional payroll Roth IRA
• generous paid time off