Technical Project Manager

City of Alexandria • Alexandria, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The City's Transportation and Environmental Services Department – Project Implementation branch is looking for a Technical Project Manager who will be responsible for managing projects throughout the design and construction phases. The individual will manage a wide variety of municipal infrastructure projects that may include flood mitigation, stormwater and water quality improvements, sanitary sewer infrastructure, roadway improvements, transit projects, bicycle and pedestrian improvements and park enhancements. The Technical Project Manager will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team environment and will have the opportunity to provide unique and creative insight into the design and implementation of public spaces, facilities, and civil infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Landscape Architecture; eight (8) years of related experience in a position as a Professional Engineer or Landscape Architect of which, three (3) years as a project manager; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Professional Engineer or Landscape Architect licensure is required.

Nice To Haves

• Fifteen (15) years of experience as a Civil Engineer or Landscape Architect of which at least five (5) years as a project manager for design and construction of capital projects.
• Certification as a PMP (PMI) and/or CCM (CMAA).
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and determining priorities.
• Experience serving as a Project Manager directly responsible for the oversight and management of multi-discipline teams including the management of project staff and design consultants and construction contractors utilizing industry best practices for project management.
• Experience working with elected representatives, appointed officials and citizen stakeholder groups.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Embody and adhere to the City of Alexandria’s core values of respect, teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage Capital Improvement projects through the Design and Construction phases.
• Responsible for the delivery of capital projects, following project management best practices, City and departmental standards to meet project goals and objectives.
• Manage construction project teams, ensuring contract compliance and delivery of projects to City expectations.
• Seek stakeholder input, gain consensus, and make recommendations and decisions in the best interest of the City and its residents.
• Provide stewardship of capital funds through appropriate budget development, drafting of effective procurement documents, disciplined management of contractors and adherence to contract and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a Project Manager responsible for oversight of consultants and other associated design professionals responsible for preparing project plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other required documents or services.
• Responsible for managing projects within the scope, schedule, and budget baseline.
• Monitor project progress, mitigate risk, and address adverse variances to baseline.
• Maintain technical knowledge in design of multiple infrastructure projects.
• Expected to remain abreast of advancements and standards in project delivery, design plan development, regulatory requirements, technology support tools and design authoring tools and construction and material requirements.
• Responsible for coaching and training associate project managers.
• Must meet all certification requirements and continually work to improve project management skills and knowledge.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees are encouraged to seek training opportunities and certifications to support the mutual success of the employee and the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level