The award-winning organization of Building Design and Construction Division (BDCD) is responsible for the implementation of all major building projects identified in the Fairfax County Capital Improvement Program (CIP). BDCD’s Building Design Branch (BDB) is seeking a Project Manager (engineer/architect) who will be responsible for the following:

• Provides project management for a wide variety of capital improvement projects for buildings (such as fire and rescue stations, libraries, police stations, including the design and construction of new facilities), and renovations and feasibility studies.
• Manages assigned building projects from concept through project close-out.
• Manages and negotiates professional architectural and engineering design contracts, reviews design plans and specifications, and assures projects are executed within established budgets and schedules.
• Assists with land acquisition of properties for public use.
• Leads the design team through zoning approvals including preparation of 2232 or re-zoning  applications, and presentations to the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors.
• Coordinates using agency requirements into the design of county building projects.
• Serves as a primary point of contact with using agencies, regulatory authorities, and other Fairfax County agencies as required.
• Must be computer proficient including use of email, spreadsheets, writing software, and internet use to conduct research for construction costs, products, codes, and other topics as necessary.
• Able to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment; and provide outstanding customer service to using agencies and project stakeholders.
• Stays abreast of technical codes, safety regulations, and industry guidelines.
• Provides leadership by promoting communication, teamwork, and collaboration within their project(s), the division, and other agencies inside and outside Capital Facilities.
• Candidates must have excellent writing, presenting, and verbal communication skills.
• This role may be required to provide guidance, supervision, or mentorship for new/junior staff.
• This position may currently telework 3 days per week after an introductory period. Candidates must note that telework is subject to change in accordance with updates to the applicable Fairfax County policies. Such policy changes may increase, decrease, or eliminate teleworking privileges.
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Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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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 field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid driver's license. 
• Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license. 

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.

Please note that if the selected candidate is licensed in another state, they will be required to obtain a Virginia PE or RA license through the reciprocity process within twelve (12) months of the award letter date as a condition of employment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background 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 may be subject to a 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:
At least three years of experience in the following:

1. Management experience on projects of various scales, ranging from small interior renovations to upwards of 50,000 SF of new build. Experience includes planning, scope, budget development, site assessment, coordinating land acquisition, consultant selection, negotiations, contract management, design, quality control, and construction administration.
2. Management experience with the approval and permitting phases of the development process, including the land use and entitlement process to ensure approvals are in line with County proprietary and regulatory requirements.
3. Oral and written communication experience with both public and internal presentations to various audiences including community outreach meetings, public zoning hearings, and boards and commission presentations.
4. Experience applying local, federal, and state building and site development codes.
5. Experience with financial and budgetary planning at the project and program level.
6. Information technology skills including use of Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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. 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 buildings. Ability to hear normal construction alarms and verbal warnings on active construction sites. Ability to produce handwritten and typed documents. Ability to lift approximately 30 pounds. 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 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) 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.
  
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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.