Engineer IV

: Salary $83,645.54 - $139,409.71 Annually Location FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA Job Type FT Salary W BN Job Number 24-00228 Department DPWES Capital Facilities Opening Date 03/02/2024 Closing Date 3/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade S29 Posting Type Open to General Public

Job Announcement

This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who previously applied for this job do not need to re-apply; all applications will be considered. Join the award-winning organization of the Building Design and Construction Division (BDCD), Building Construction Branch and be a part of this professional and dynamic organization managing the construction of county government facilities. We are seeking an architect, civil engineer, structural engineer, mechanical engineer or electrical engineer to serve as a construction manager overseeing all phases of construction and contract administration for building projects. This position manages, both professionally and collaboratively, all phases of construction for new construction and renovation projects in this supervisory leadership position, interfacing with project stakeholders and using agencies, as well as providing guidance, mentorship, and supervision to a small team of construction managers. DPWES is a diverse, nationally-accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing capital facility development and construction, solid waste, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

• Benefit
• Retirement

The Building Design and Construction Division is an award-winning organization responsible for implementing all major building, renovation and major capital renewal projects identified in the Fairfax County Capital Improvement Program, including fire stations, libraries, courts, police stations, office buildings, maintenance facilities, parking structures, human services facilities and other major infrastructure and public-private partnership projects. This position works in the Building Construction Branch (BCB) of the Building Design and Construction Division, Capital Facilities based in the Fairfax County Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Virginia. BCB construction managers are responsible for contract scope compliance, timely completion, construction budgets, and the overall quality of assigned projects. Solves complex design or construction problems. Supervises the administration of construction contracts to avoid, mitigate, and resolve contractor claims. Plans, coordinates, and supervises the work of assigned individuals or teams in the administration of construction contracts. Performs and/or oversees all aspects of construction contract bidding, award, and administration. Evaluates pre-qualification requirements for prospective bidders, analyzes safety records, conducts pre-bid meetings, prepares final bid documents, issues contract awards, and conducts pre-construction meetings. Reviews and approves contractor payments, reviews proposed change orders for entitlement, prepares cost estimates, negotiates change orders, reviews shop drawings, ensures timely and appropriate RFI responses, issues field orders, RFPs, and CCDs. Performs onsite quality control inspections to ensure conformance to construction documents. Evaluates and tracks CPM schedule prepared and updated by the contractor. Coordinates all aspects of project close-out activities; punch list, training, O&M manuals, as-builts, bond release, end-of-warranty inspections, and final completion. Performs/oversees detailed constructability reviews of plans and specifications prepared by architectural and engineering firms. Participates in various selection advisory committees, value engineering studies, and other duties as assigned. Assigned projects include at least one large, complex project with an assigned project team; and/or supervision of assigned construction managers working multiple projects. This position is crucial in promoting communication, teamwork and collaboration with other branches and colleagues across BDCD. The successful applicant must be highly motivated and possess the skills necessary to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment. Candidates must have excellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills. Learn more about us.

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 accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering field. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid driver's license.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)

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. As a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect, signs and seals own work product and/or that of subordinate staff. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and a pre-employment physical examination to the satisfaction of the employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three or more years of supervisory experience or leadership responsibilities for engineers and other construction professionals
• Three or more years of experience in construction management tasks such as reviewing plans & specifications, schedule analysis, cost control, QA/QC, safety management, communication & reporting, construction contract administration, and taking on the role of “Responsible in Charge”
• Three or more years of experience in construction contract administration of complex building and major public works projects
• Extensive experience and knowledge of construction schedules including schedule logic and software programs, construction claims and their mitigation
• Proven track record of information technology skills including use of Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Advanced information technology skills including use of Microsoft Project or Primavera scheduling software
• At least two years of experience of local, federal, and state building and site development codes
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

P HYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to hear normally to recognize the sound of construction equipment, warnings, and alarms at construction sites and office environments. Ability to lift 30 lbs. Ability to produce handwritten and typed documents. Able to safely climb construction ladders up to 18 feet or more per floor with the potential of multiple floors and able to go up and down stairs for multi-story buildings. Must be able to physically negotiate rough and slippery terrain found at typical construction sites. 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 38.7% 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 [email protected]. EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-JT1