Capital Projects Construction Manager

Performs complex administrative work communicating and coordinating with City staff, design consultants, and contractors in the preparation of design criteria, project plans, and special reports for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, overseeing the design, management, and inspection of CIP projects, maintaining records of invoices, payments, Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) reporting for CIP projects, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under general direction. Supervision is exercised over assigned staff.

• Oversees the design, management, and inspection of CIP projects.
• Supervises assigned personnel; assigns, directs, trains, and inspects the work of staff; evaluates staff performance. Ensures City and Consultant staff are maintaining applicable standards and adherence to contracts.
• Participates in and oversees staff assigned to the Public Works Permitting Administration processes involving work activities to be conducted in the Right-of-Way (ROW).
• Develops scope of work, bid component breakdown items, and special provisions for CIP projects and annual contractor assignments.
• Assists Deputy Director in overseeing the City paving management program.
• Manage RFI’s, notice of delays, change orders, and schedules for recommendations to the Deputy Director.
• Prepares City Invitation for Bid (IFB) packages and works with Purchasing Agent on issuance.
• Manages Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Local Assistance Program (LAP) to ensure program guidelines, submission requirements, scheduling, and advertisement performance measures are met.
• Responsible for review and/or maintenance of Materials Notebooks, QAP’s, and project records.
• Reviews and processes invoices for CIP projects, annual contractor assignments, and design consultants.
• Files and submits contractor and design consultant invoices for LAP reimbursements.
• Conducts field investigations for various drainage, pavement, and infrastructure conditions in City.
• Assists Deputy Director in developing and applying for various State and Federal grants.
• Conducts constructability reviews and prepares cost estimates for annual contractor assignments and CIP projects (Engineer Estimates).
• Assists in plan reviews for private developments and site plans; assists in the review and issuance of City Right-of-Way permits.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service. Provide technical assistance to other departments, contractors, developers, and citizens.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field and four or more years experience in construction management, including supervisory responsibilities
  or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and/or

Certifications:

• Must possess an Erosion and Sediment Control Program & Stormwater Management Program Administrator, VDOT Local Administered Projects Qualification Program certifications within 12 months of hire. CMIT, CACM, or CCM desirable. May require additional certification in engineering-related specialties.
• Soil and Aggregate Field Compaction, Asphalt Field I & II, ACI Concrete, Pavement Marking, Nuclear Gauge Safety Training, GRIT, Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection, Stormwater Inspection, Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control, OSHA 10-hour Safety Training - Construction Safety & Health Certifications desirable.
• Valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of construction administration and management, civil…