Senior Project Manager - Design & Construction

Senior Project Manager
- Design & Construction

The Senior Project Manager
- Design & Construction is responsible for leading complex capital projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction. Typical projects may include but are not limited to ground-up development of new parks, new buildings or outdoor recreation facilities within existing parks, major renovations to existing facilities, park master plans, feasibility analysis of potential land acquisitions, or grant-funded infrastructure improvements.

Hiring Salary Range: $93,000 - $129,000

• Lead the planning, budgeting, design, permitting, bidding, and contracting of park development projects.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals, evaluate responses, contract for and administer design, engineering, and other professional services in accordance with the Virginia Procurement Act and NOVA Parks policies and procedures. Professional services include architecture, civil engineering, landscape architecture, environmental consulting, aquatics design, economic and feasibility analysis, surveying, etc.
• Manage consultant teams in the development of feasibility studies, design drawings, permit plans, special zoning and agency permits, and construction documents in coordination with capital and park operations staff.
• Conduct research and provide creative direction for unique, innovative, and mission-driven park project design elements.
• Apply for and administer grants and alternative financing opportunities for projects that require external funding sources.
• Assist with the evaluation of potential land acquisitions including appraisals, site assessments, environmental studies, feasibility analysis, and purchase options.
• Lead public engagement processes for park planning efforts and develop outreach strategies to include a diverse population of park users.
• Manage the bidding process including preparation of construction bid packages, solicit and evaluate bids from qualified contractors, negotiate terms, and prepare contract documents in accordance with the VPA and NOVA Parks policies and procedures.
• Attend local and regional government and agency meetings on behalf of NOVA Parks.
• Assist with the development of NOVA Parks' five-year capital budget.
• Occasionally attend NOVA Parks Board meetings to present projects as directed.

• Administer the construction of new park facilities and capital improvements in accordance with the approved Capital Budget.
• Develop and manage detailed budgets and schedules from early planning phases through construction and project turnover.
• Monitor onsite construction activities, keep accurate activity logs, and prepare written reports.
• Consult with architects, engineers, third-party inspectors, and contractors in the field on a continual basis.
• Schedule and conduct periodic inspections, project meetings, and punch-list walk-throughs.
• Inspect quality of work and ensure adherence to plans, specifications, contracts, state and local codes, and NOVA Parks standards.
• Observe third-party testing procedures, review test results and inspection reports, and facilitate corrective actions as required.
• Resolve conflicts and problems on site, including making on-site engineering/design decisions both independently and in consultation with the project team.
• Review requests for information, change orders, and requisitions for payment.
• Work closely with appropriate Park Operations personnel in the scheduling and execution of construction activities.
• Coordinate and assemble project turnover package for transition of completed projects to park staff.
• Ensure staff and contractor adherence to safety standards and fair and equitable employment practices.
• Assist Planning Team with oversight of licensed, third-party construction activities on park lands.
• Support and mentor team members in your field of discipline.

Required Qualifications (minimum):

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, planning, construction management, or closely related field.
• Physical:
  Non-manual and manual work with strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions in office and outdoor settings; must be able to maneuver through construction sites and properties with rugged terrain.
• Experience:
  
  Ten to fifteen years of related experience as a professional designer and project manager in land development, park planning, site engineering, or construction of capital projects;
  Virginia DPOR Licensure in civil engineering, landscape architecture, or architecture with experience working in Northern Virginia jurisdictions preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides:
• Considerable knowledge of standard planning, architecture, engineering and construction administration practices…