Virtual Engineer, Engineering Operations

Job Posting End Date:

Department :

PUBLIC FACILITIES

Compensation Grade :

A17

Compensation Range & Starting Salary :

Pay Range: $83,033.60 - $128,710.40
Starting salary is negotiable based on qualifications.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime) :

Yes

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

About Us :

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications :

Engineer III – Project Manager

This advertisement will fill a position in the Public Works Facilities Design & Construction Division.

This division provides project management services to implement the City's Capital Improvement Program for building construction and major renovation projects via contractual procurement for design and construction services.

Duties include the selection of architectural and engineering services; negotiations of design services and evaluation of design fees; coordination of the design effort among City staff members and various review agencies during schematic, design development, and construction document phases; management of the bidding and award process; coordination of the construction administration phase; and completion of the fiscal closeout of design and construction contracts.

This position will perform a variety of project management duties that include but are not limited to:

• Project management for building design and construction services
• Design and review of construction and major renovation project plans and specifications
• Prepare and review cost estimates and monitor project expenditures
• Administer construction and engineering contracts
• Review project plans for proper work sequencing, quality, and cost control
• Coordinate with City departments and outside agencies
• Communicate with City departments and the public
• Conduct field assessments and related work as required

Engineering work will entail a considerable number of independent actions or decisions on designs, project management and operations, and regular assignments of specialized engineering and project tasks. These tasks will support the implementation of the City's facilities construction program and will include program and project tracking, and reporting, managing, and analyzing data to evaluate progress.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled. Once a candidate has been selected, the position will close.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.

Additional requirements:

• DMV Transcript: Yes

• CDL: No

• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No

• CPS Check: No

• Physical: No

• Respirator: No

• Psychological Screening: No

• Polygraph: No

• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field with possession of a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license from the Virginia Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA) and five (5) years of progressive professional experience. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Skills :

Budgeting, Construction, Construction Administration, Design Construction, Facilities Constructi