Transportation Design Project Manager IV (Engineer IV)

Fairfax County Government; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Fairfax County Government seeks an Engineer IV to lead complex multimodal transportation projects within the Transportation Design Division. This senior role manages design, budgets, contracts, and policy guidance to advance the county’s transportation goals.

The position requires a four-year degree in an engineering field, four years of experience, and a Virginia PE or Architect license with reciprocity options. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architectural field plus four years of professional experience.
• Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license required; reciprocity provisions may apply.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering support during design, land acquisition, and construction phases, coordinating with VDOT, County, and other agencies.
• Prepares, monitors, and manages project budgets and schedules to ensure timely completion within budget.
• Develops design engineering and construction scopes of work, negotiates and manages contracts, and approves invoices.
• Reviews consultant deliverables to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
• Attends design field inspections, pre-construction and construction meetings, and tracks progress.
• Prepares reports, status updates, and documents for Board consideration and official communications.
• Prepares presentations for public meetings and briefings for leadership and officials.
• Attends meetings both in-person and virtual, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Skills

Project management

Multimodal design

Reading design plans

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architectural field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

$5,000 Signing Bonus

*This position includes a signing bonus for new merit county employees.

Since 1977, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has served the Fairfax County community by enhancing mobility, safety, and the quality of life of residents, businesses, and visitors through planning, coordinating, funding, implementing, and sustaining a multimodal transportation system. FCDOT is seeking a motivated, highly qualified, and public service-oriented Engineer IV to join the Transportation Design Division. This position is a senior level engineering position responsible for overall project management and contract administration for multiple complex multimodal transportation improvement projects and assisting the section chief with the team’s projects and developing policy and procedural guidance issues, as needed. In a dynamic and quickly evolving environment, this position will provide a challenging and rewarding experience for an individual invested in achieving the county’s strategic transportation goals.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering support during project design, land acquisition, and construction phases for assigned projects, including coordinating with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), County, and other regulatory agencies
• Prepares, monitors, and manages project budgets and schedules to ensure assigned projects are completed on time and within budget
• Develops design engineering and/or construction consultant scopes of work, and negotiates and manages contracts, including approving invoices for payment
• Reviews consultant deliverables, including design/construction plans, plats, and specifications to ensure projects meet all applicable engineering standards and requirements
• Attends project-related design field inspections, utility field inspections, pre-construction and construction meetings, and monitoring construction progress to ensure conformance with project design
• Identifies, responds to, and resolves public concerns related to assigned projects
• Prepares and communicates technical reports, status reports, meeting summaries, letters, official items for Board of Supervisors’ consideration, and other documents as required
• Prepares presentations for and serving as a subject matter expert at project-related public meetings, briefings for senior leadership and/or elected officials, and other audiences, as required to meet specific audience needs
• Attends other project-related meetings, both in-person and virtual, including occasional evenings and weekends

For more information on the Fairfax County Department of Transportation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)

Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus, four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• Valid driver's license
• Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license is required. (An individual who possesses a valid Professional Engineer or Architect license in another state will be granted a temporary exemption to this requirement pending the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers & Landscape Architects decision regarding that individual's application for reciprocity.)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

BONUS ELIGIBILITY

Positions within this classification that are general merit may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of and extensive experience with local, federal and VDOT design standards, guidelines, and procedures, including the VDOT Locally Administered Project (LAP) manual
• Seven years of experience in design and management of complex multimodal transportation projects, including existing and new roadway improvement projects, bike and pedestrian walkway/trail facilities, and spot intersection improvements
• Ability to read and understand roadway and other public improvement design plans
• Strong computer skills and experience with AutoCAD Civil3D and/or MicroStation, and Microsoft Office applications
• One or more other Professional Engineer- related certifications, such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), VDOT Locally Administered Projects (LAP) Certification, Designated Plans Examiner (DPE), or DEQ Certified Stormwater Management Plan Reviewer
• Ability to work independently and strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, including ability to coordinate multiple projects, prioritize, and meet established deadlines
• Ability to assist the Section Chief in developing policy and procedural issues and assist in training and mentoring team members
• Strong written communication skills, including ability to prepare presentations, technical memoranda, non-technical memoranda, letters, and other correspondence
• Strong oral communication skills, as well as experience presenting to and providing subject matter expertise for and engaging with elected officials, staff, and the community
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Desire to advance a collaborative and supportive culture

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, plans and documents. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. Ability to perform field investigations on transportation design projects. Work is generally sedentary. However, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items under 25 pounds in weight. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others). We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [e-mail] EEO/AA/TTY.