Project Engineer

Job Description
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Engineering Bureau within the Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an innovative and multi-skilled
Project Engineer
to lead construction management for capital infrastructure projects involving transportation, stormwater management, water distribution, stream restoration, and neighborhood conservation throughout Arlington County.

Responsibilities
Specific duties include:

• Reviewing and interpreting construction drawings and specifications for urban infrastructure projects;
• Administering and interpreting construction contracts;
• Conducting pre-construction, progress and stakeholder meetings and preparing meeting minutes;
• Advising, training/instructing, monitoring, and approving recommendations of project construction inspectors;
• Monitoring and reporting on construction progress and contractor activities;
• Identifying and addressing construction issues and schedule updates;
• Preparing daily reports, documenting installed quantities, and responding to general project inquiries;
• Processing change orders and payment requests;
• Coordinating project work with utility companies, affected businesses, residents, community groups, and other stakeholders; and
• Monitoring and enforcing safe working conditions and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following

• Exceptional customer service skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse array of stakeholders, including contractors, laborers, engineers, managers, planners, and citizens;
• Substantial experience in conflict and crisis management, a thorough understanding of local, state, and federal regulations; and
• Proficiency in construction quality control and assurance.

Qualifications
Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management; plus
• Three (3) years of experience in construction management, contract administration or construction inspection of urban infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, or underground utility projects.

Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Desirable:
Preference may be given to candidates in possession of one or more of the following:

• Experience with project/time management, project planning/scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting and productivity analyses, and collaborating with internal/external stakeholders;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF document handler, and knowledge of e-Builder construction management software;
• Experience administering/inspecting construction contracts, and/or enforcing compliance with ordinances, codes, plans or specifications;
• Experience with public contracting and procurement; and
• OSHA-10, VDOT Intermediate Work Zone, and/or E&S Certifications.

Special Requirements
Driver's License:
The applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of their official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Background Check:
A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates selected for employment. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to cold (below 32 degrees) for periods of more than one hour and/or temperatures above 90 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as snow, rain, hail, wind, and humidity.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to one more of the following conditions: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation, oils, and other cutting fluids.

Physical Requirements
Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Information
Work hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some telework may be available based on department needs and supervisor approval. Employees must be able to occasionally work after hours and in emergency situations as a part of a 24/7 operation and the worker must be able to work shifts as necessary.

Employees registered as a Professional Engineer will be eligible for a pay premium of $2,600 annually.

Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions. Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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