Assistant Construction/Maintenance Project Manager - FAIRFAX COUNTY
Fairfax, VA
About the Job
## Job Announcement
This position performs site and building construction oversight, quality assurance and safety and contract compliance inspections for complex wastewater projects. Projects will mainly be wastewater collections projects, with incidental buildings, stormwater and transportation scope. Works with countys regulatory agencies to ensure code compliance with wastewater projects. Evaluates all reported code violations according to applicable codes to validate that an actual violation occurred. Monitors, and coordinates work performed by construction contractors. Has lead role in ensuring quality and code compliance on assigned wastewater projects. Supports and assists the county project manager with respect to plan review, quality, code compliance, oversight of work under construction, and claims avoidance and mitigation. Prepares and coordinates all aspects of permits including Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), DEQ, and Land Development Services (LDS). Provides technical constructability reviews during all phases of design and coordinates with all stakeholders during construction. Reviews inspection reports, performs inspections, and takes any appropriate action necessary to correct construction deficiencies and conflicts. Works closely with Land Development Services (LDS), and other county agencies with the primary goal of completing assigned projects on time, on budget, and with the highest level of quality. Attends design and construction meetings as necessary. Clearly communicates safety expectations to fellow employees and contractors working on assigned projects. Resolves safety-related matters in a timely manner and complies with Capital Facilities safety program and guidelines. May be tasked with serving in a construction manager role on smaller and less complex wastewater projects.
DPWES is a diverse, nationally-accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.
Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:
- [Benefits](https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/fairfax-county-benefits-summary){target="_blank" tabindex="0"}
- [Retirement](https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/retirement/){target="_blank" tabindex="0"}
## Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
[Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:](https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience){tabindex="0"}
*(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 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, landscape architecture, environmental or life sciences, construction management, business administration, facilities management or related; plus one year of experience in construction, building maintenance projects, code enforcement or inspection work.
BRIDGE CLASS EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Five years of increasingly complex supervision, i spection or contract oversight experience in construction, maintenance or a related technical area. This class can serve as a bridge class enabling individuals who do not meet the educational or professional experience standards listed above to qualify for this class by possessing five years of increasingly complex experience in the area of building inspections, trades/maintenance/construction supervision or construction and maintenance contract over sight or supervision.
The purpose of this bridge class is to promote upward mobility within the Fairfax County workforce from the trades supervision, paraprofessional technical, inspection and related fields to professional level project management work.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- A valid driver's license.
- DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification - completion of first required training class within 12 months of hire and certification required within 12 months of date of completion of first required class.
- NASSCO Certification for pipes, laterals, and manholes - completion of training and exam within 12 months of hire.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Extensive experience performing inspections and quality assurance (QA) of complex capital wastewater projects
- Construction coordination and management experience on active construction projects, especially on areas related to wastewater projects.
- Experience in supporting planning, budgeting, design, construction, project management, and contract administration of capital projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple projects concurrently. Highly motivated and possess the skills necessary to work in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to hear normal construction alarms and verbal warnings on active construction sites. Ability to lift 40 pounds. Ability to produce handwritten and typed documents. Able to safely climb construction ladders up to 15 feet or more per floor with the potential of multiple floors and able to go up and down stairs for multi-story facilities. Must be able to physically negotiate rough terrain and typical construction sites to perform field inspections at project construction sites or potential sites for future facilities. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home ([Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others](https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview){target="_blank" tabindex="0"}) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
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.
This position performs site and building construction oversight, quality assurance and safety and contract compliance inspections for complex wastewater projects. Projects will mainly be wastewater collections projects, with incidental buildings, stormwater and transportation scope. Works with countys regulatory agencies to ensure code compliance with wastewater projects. Evaluates all reported code violations according to applicable codes to validate that an actual violation occurred. Monitors, and coordinates work performed by construction contractors. Has lead role in ensuring quality and code compliance on assigned wastewater projects. Supports and assists the county project manager with respect to plan review, quality, code compliance, oversight of work under construction, and claims avoidance and mitigation. Prepares and coordinates all aspects of permits including Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), DEQ, and Land Development Services (LDS). Provides technical constructability reviews during all phases of design and coordinates with all stakeholders during construction. Reviews inspection reports, performs inspections, and takes any appropriate action necessary to correct construction deficiencies and conflicts. Works closely with Land Development Services (LDS), and other county agencies with the primary goal of completing assigned projects on time, on budget, and with the highest level of quality. Attends design and construction meetings as necessary. Clearly communicates safety expectations to fellow employees and contractors working on assigned projects. Resolves safety-related matters in a timely manner and complies with Capital Facilities safety program and guidelines. May be tasked with serving in a construction manager role on smaller and less complex wastewater projects.
DPWES is a diverse, nationally-accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.
Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:
- [Benefits](https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/fairfax-county-benefits-summary){target="_blank" tabindex="0"}
- [Retirement](https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/retirement/){target="_blank" tabindex="0"}
## Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
[Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:](https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience){tabindex="0"}
*(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 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, landscape architecture, environmental or life sciences, construction management, business administration, facilities management or related; plus one year of experience in construction, building maintenance projects, code enforcement or inspection work.
BRIDGE CLASS EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Five years of increasingly complex supervision, i spection or contract oversight experience in construction, maintenance or a related technical area. This class can serve as a bridge class enabling individuals who do not meet the educational or professional experience standards listed above to qualify for this class by possessing five years of increasingly complex experience in the area of building inspections, trades/maintenance/construction supervision or construction and maintenance contract over sight or supervision.
The purpose of this bridge class is to promote upward mobility within the Fairfax County workforce from the trades supervision, paraprofessional technical, inspection and related fields to professional level project management work.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- A valid driver's license.
- DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification - completion of first required training class within 12 months of hire and certification required within 12 months of date of completion of first required class.
- NASSCO Certification for pipes, laterals, and manholes - completion of training and exam within 12 months of hire.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Extensive experience performing inspections and quality assurance (QA) of complex capital wastewater projects
- Construction coordination and management experience on active construction projects, especially on areas related to wastewater projects.
- Experience in supporting planning, budgeting, design, construction, project management, and contract administration of capital projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple projects concurrently. Highly motivated and possess the skills necessary to work in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to hear normal construction alarms and verbal warnings on active construction sites. Ability to lift 40 pounds. Ability to produce handwritten and typed documents. Able to safely climb construction ladders up to 15 feet or more per floor with the potential of multiple floors and able to go up and down stairs for multi-story facilities. Must be able to physically negotiate rough terrain and typical construction sites to perform field inspections at project construction sites or potential sites for future facilities. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home ([Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others](https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview){target="_blank" tabindex="0"}) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
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.
Source : FAIRFAX COUNTY