Construction Management Specialist (Full-Performance/Trainee)

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Construction Management Specialist for the Maintenance Contract section of the Water, Sewer & Streets (WSS) Bureau. The employee manages multiple construction, renewal, and maintenance projects, primarily involving street paving, concrete sidewalk replacement, and curb and gutter replacement. The role includes contract administration, construction oversight, and field inspections to ensure projects meet plans, specifications, schedules, budgets, and quality standards. The position manages approximately half of the County’s $10 million annual paving program, supporting maintenance of the County’s 1,055-lane-mile public street system. Depending on assignment, the employee may also work on sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water infrastructure improvements. Projects range in value from approximately $25,000 to $5 million. The employee must be available for after-hours work and emergencies as part of a 24/7 operation. Core hours are generally 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional shift rotation based on department needs. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve demanding weather, environmental exposures, physical hazards, and medium physical work. Candidates are hired at either the full-performance or trainee level, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, technical school, and/or a college program or courses in a related area such as engineering, architecture, construction, or management.
Full-performance level: Three years of experience in construction management, inspection, or contract administration involving maintenance methods for asphalt, concrete, water, or sewer systems.
Trainee level: Two years of experience in construction management, inspection, or contract administration involving maintenance methods for water or sewer systems.
Possess or obtain by appointment and maintain a valid driver’s license, or have the ability and willingness to use alternative transportation to perform assigned duties at locations other than the primary worksite.
Provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain an official driving record; an employment offer may depend on a favorable review.
Complete a pre-employment background check covering criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.
Attach a resume and fully complete all application sections and supplemental questions.
Be available to work after hours, in emergency situations, and shifts as necessary in a 24/7 operation.
Meet medium physical work requirements: exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly.
Obtain additional work-related certifications within 12 months of hire if required for the area of assignment.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
Experience writing, negotiating, and interpreting contracts and/or funding program allocations.
Experience interpreting road, bridge, utility, or related construction plans.
Experience with pavement design.
Experience with wet utility rehabilitation and/or replacement.
Experience using MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, or Teams; asset management software (AMS); or computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) such as Cartegraph, SAP, PAVER, or Cityworks.
VDOT certification in asphalt, concrete, aggregate, or erosion and sediment control.
Professional Engineer registration; registered Professional Engineers are eligible for an annual pay premium.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee paving activities, including pavement condition surveys, mill and overlay, full-depth asphalt restoration, slurry seal, microseal, traffic calming devices, concrete sidewalk replacement, and curb and gutter replacement.
Evaluate and recommend repair or replacement methods for pavement and concrete infrastructure; read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and as-built plans.
Communicate and respond to project-plan inquiries from civic associations, business improvement districts, and property owners.
Coordinate project schedules with adjacent County projects and external projects, such as Washington Gas work and development projects.
Maintain and update asset data, tasks, and work orders in the County’s Cartegraph asset management system.
Monitor contractor performance to ensure timely completion, budget adherence, and compliance with contract specifications.
Assist in developing annual budgets for assigned program areas and manage the administrative and financial aspects of assigned projects.
Request and coordinate required permits; prepare and maintain project documentation, progress reports, inspection records, and as-built drawings.
Perform field labor as necessary, including layout, measurements, inspections, planning, and mowing or landscaping requests.
Oversee snow removal operations during winter.
Be available for after-hours work, shift rotation, and emergency call-backs.