Join our Vienna Team! The Town of Vienna is a vibrant community in Fairfax County, about 15 miles west of Washington, DC. The Town of Vienna has a population of over 17,000, its Public Works Department is all about great service and keeping to best practices in construction standards.

The Town of Vienna is seeking a skilled and motivated Construction Project Manager to plan, manage, and oversee a variety of public infrastructure and capital improvement projects. This position leads projects involving transportation, sidewalks, utilities, drainage, stormwater management, streetscapes, and public facilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in civil engineering design, project and construction management, and public engagement. Responsibilities include coordinating with consultants and contractors, ensuring project compliance with Town codes and specifications, and representing the Department of Public Works at meetings and community events.

*This position may be filled as a Construction Project Manager/Engineer I or II depending on the certifications, experience and qualifications of the candidates. *

Position Grade (Full Time)
Construction Project Manager/Engineer I: Town Grade 126: $94,618 - $152,336 dependent on qualifications.

Construction Project Manager/Engineer II: Town Grade 128: $104,317 - $167,950dependent on qualifications.

Both are exempt positions.

Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Occasional Evening Meetings

All new employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. A conditional offer of employment may then be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test.

This position is responsible for administering, managing, and overseeing the design and construction of a variety of public infrastructure and capital improvement projects for the Town of Vienna. Projects may include transportation, streetscape, sidewalks, utilities, drainage, stormwater management, public facilities, and private development coordination.
The Construction Project Manager performs professional engineering and project management duties, including design oversight, construction inspection, contractor coordination, and public outreach. The position ensures that projects comply with approved plans, specifications, Town codes, and applicable regulations.

Work involves close collaboration with consultants, contractors, property owners, and the public. The employee provides technical and staff support to the Department of Public Works, attends evening meetings as needed, and assists the Public Works Director and Deputy Director of Engineering.

This position operates independently under limited supervision, reporting progress through regular meetings and written reports. Work is guided by Town ordinances, construction and material specifications, and relevant engineering standards, and is evaluated through project performance, compliance, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Essential Functions:

Handles all responsibilities for the review and interpretation of project construction drawings and specifications.

Administers and interprets construction contracts.

Conducts meetings, such as pre-construction, progress and stakeholder meetings; prepares and disseminates meeting minutes.

Performs field inspections and coordinates tests to ensure contractor's compliance with contract documents.

Monitors construction progress; reports on Contractor's activities, identifying and resolving construction issues; analyzes schedule updates, invoices, and contract quantities.

Prepares daily reports, documenting installed quantities; responds to general inquiries.

Analyzes and processes change orders and payment requests.

Coordinates project work with Parks & Recreation staff, Public Information Office, utility companies, Community Center customers, and other stakeholders.

Establishes strong communications with user agency staff and ensures broad dissemination of project status information to users and other stakeholders.

Monitors and enforces safe working conditions and compliance with environmental regulations.

Develops presentations and reports for Town Council as required. Attends and/or conducts project related public meetings. Ability to work non-traditional hours for night and weekend meetings as necessary to reach stakeholders.

Responsible for all phases of project management from design through construction in compliance with established codes and requirements.

Performs general administrative work, including but not limited to, attending, and conducting meetings, reviewing mail and literature, compiling data for reports, preparing reports and correspondence, entering computer data, preparing and maintaining project reports, files, and records.

Performs related work as assigned or required.

Responsibilities, Requirements and Impacts

Data Responsibility:

Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation. Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas, concepts, and oral verbalizations.

Plans and directs others in the sequence of major activities and report on operations and activities which are very broad in scope.

People Responsibility:

People include co-workers, workers in other areas or agencies and the general public.

Persuades or influences others in favor of a service, point of view, or course of action; may enforce rules, regulations, or ordinances.

Asset Responsibility:

Assets responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization.

Requires responsibility and opportunity for achieving considerable economies and/or preventing considerable losses through the management of a large division and handling of very large amounts of money.

Mathematical Requirements:

Mathematics requires the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve mathematical problems.

Uses algebra working with such factors as, logarithms, linear and quadratic equations; concepts of analytic geometry, differentiation and integration of algebraic functions; statistics applying such functions as frequency, distribution, reliability, validity and correlation techniques; finance and economics using financial and econometric models.

Communications Requirements:

Communications involves the ability to read, write, and speak.

Reads professional literature and technical manuals; speaks to groups of employees, other public and private groups; writes manuals and complex reports.

Judgment Requirements:

Judgment requirements refer to the frequency and complexity of judgments and decisions given the stability of the work environments, the nature and type of guidance, and the breadth of impact of the judgments and decisions.

Decision-making is a significant part of the job, affecting a large segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment; responsible for assisting in developing policies and practices.

Complexity of Work:

Complexity addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity, concentration and creativity, required by the job and the presence of any unusual pressures present in the job.

Performs work involving the application of principles of logical thinking and scientific practice to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organization impact; requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to unusual pressures.

Impact of Errors:

Impact of errors refers to consequences such as damage to equipment and property, loss of data, exposure of the organization to legal liability, and injury or death for individuals.

The impact of errors is very serious - affects entire organization and the general public.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves sitting, walking, standing, opening and closing water valves and manholes.

Equipment Usage:

Equipment usage involves responsibility for materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, and products.

Leads or handles machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items.

Unavoidable Hazards:

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposureto traffic; moving machinery.

Safety of Others:

Safety of others refers to the level of responsibility for the safety of others, either inherent in the job or to ensure the safety of the general public.

Requires considerable responsibility for the safety and health of others.

For the Civil Engineer I level:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field plus three years of building construction management related experience in at least one of the following areas: administering or inspecting construction contracts; enforcing compliance with ordinances, codes, plans or specifications; maintaining records, or files construction projects.

Familiarity with construction management and scheduling software desired.
Experience with survey/construction engineering related to roadway construction, construction management, and construction quality control and field testing highly desired.

For the Civil Engineer II level:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field plus six years of building construction management related experience in at least one of the following areas: administering or inspecting construction contracts; enforcing compliance with ordinances, codes, plans or specifications; maintaining records, or files construction projects.

Special Certifications and Licenses:
Valid State driver’s license.
Professional Engineer (PE) License is required for the Civil Engineer II level.
Professional Construction Management Certification desirable.
Project Management Professional Certification desirable.

The Town of Vienna is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Town of Vienna to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Compensation details: 94618-167950 Yearly Salary

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