Under the direct supervision of the Branch Chief, provides complete project management and contract negotiation of assigned solid waste infrastructure and facility improvement projects to achieve regulatory compliance and established solid waste program goals and objectives. Provides project management for projects that are critical to the business area. The specific duties include managing operation teams to complete projects, review, negotiation, and recommendation for approval scopes of work and contracts, coordination of utility and survey requirements, preparation of quantity take-offs, cost estimates, coordination of as-builts, preparation of specifications, securing all federal, state, and county approvals and permits needed for construction, recommending/approval of payments, providing input to the capital budget process, coordination and resolution of project issues, preparing and conducting project meetings, and presentation on project matters as needed. Recommends internal procedures and guidelines to assure technical and administrative accuracy in implementation of projects and contracting procedures. Responsible for ensuring the project contracts and operations support are obtained and maintained consistent with policies and procedures. Reinforces a safety culture and continually seeks to expand safety knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study, or other methods of continuous learning.

NOTE: This position is considered an essential position and is required to respond and assist with weather related and other designated emergencies on an as needed basis after normal working hours.

Employment Standards

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 with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Environmental or Life Sciences, Construction Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management or related field; plus four years of progressively responsible experience in the supervision or management of construction or maintenance projects, including at least two years of experience in contract administration.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid driver's license.
• DEQ- Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector Certification- completion of first training required within 12 months of hire, and certification required within 12 months of date of completion of first required class.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs will still be subject to the weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of construction and maintenance of environmental facilities, project design, and erosion & sediment control. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from scope development through project closeout. 
• Thorough knowledge of the construction, safety and contracting process. Experience working with multiple stakeholders. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, stakeholders, and vendors to do corrective action as necessary to meet project success criteria. 
• Strong analytical, verbal and writing skills. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to drive a motor vehicle. Ability to perform field investigation on site infrastructure, construction, and other solid waste program improvement type projects. Ability to use all applicable personal protective equipment in an outdoor environment, including hardhat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, and other applicable equipment. Ability to input, access and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and shoulder movements. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds may be required. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.