Job Details
Salary: $88,939.50 - $148,785.00 Annually
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (PF)
Job Number: 202408795
Department: TRANSPORTATION
Division: CAPITAL
Opening Date: 04/18/2024
Closing Date: 5/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C45
Starting Salary: $88,939.50 - $133,823.64
Introduction
Are you tired of enduring long, congested commutes to work? Better your work/life balance while becoming an integral part of the most successful Transportation and road-building program in the Commonwealth as a Principal Engineer serving as a Construction Manager for the Prince William County Department of Transportation. We are seeking a talented and exemplary professional to join our dynamic Capital Improvement work group. We welcome you to bring your Engineering and Project Management expertise and fresh optimism to our team, while proudly serving the community.
We are a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities; comprehensive, affordable health care options; generous leave accrual; paid holidays and personal days; VA State Retirement and 401 and 457 investment plans. Prince William County Government is an organization where elected leaders, staff, individuals, families and businesses work together to make Prince William County a community of choice. We do the right thing for the customer and community every time. We are a learning organization, and we rely on leadership at all levels to achieve our Vision.
If you are community focused and want a role that produces real, tangible outcomes, personal development opportunities and work-life balance, join the team who manages and builds the transportation infrastructure needs of our growing community. Apply today!
About This Role:
In the Principal Engineer role you will serve as a Construction Manager. Work involves managing complex road construction projects in the Capital Division. You will independently plan and complete construction assignments using a wide latitude of judgment in completing major road construction projects. You will oversee construction management of road transportation projects ensuring compliance with all County, VDOT, and Federal construction standards and specifications as required by the project.
HIRING BONUS:
You are eligible to receive a one-time cash signing bonus of $3,000. This bonus will be paid in two installments and is subject to all applicable tax withholding and reporting requirements. The first installment $1,500 is payable upon the County's first regular pay date following your position start date. The second $1,500 installment will be payable on the pay date following the completion of your probation period. Notwithstanding the preceding, you acknowledge and agree that if you separate from employment, you may no longer qualify for the remaining bonus amount that is unpaid. Employees are only eligible for the County's signing bonus once during their tenure with Prince William County.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3 years of related (management of construction projects) experience.
Preferences:
A graduate Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field. The preferred candidate should have experience managing road and bridge construction projects as well as land development projects. Experience working with County, State, construction specifications and regulations. Experience managing utility and infrastructure type construction projects and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders to accomplish objectives.
Special Requirements:
Needs to safely operate a County vehicle.
Work Schedule:
7.5- hour workdays and some nights and weekends to align with the contractor's schedule.
Starting Salary Range:
$88,939.50 - $133,823.64
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
- Temporary
- Provisional
- Seasonal employees
Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.
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I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
- I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement
- I decline to proceed any further in this process.
02
This position requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3 years of related (management of construction projects) experience. Please select the option that reflects your highest level of completed education.
- Master's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field
- Bachelor's degree or higher in an unrelated field
- None of the above
03
Quantify your years of experience in management of construction projects.
- 5 or more years of experience in management of construction projects
- 3 - 4 years of experience in management of construction projects
- 1 - 2 years of experience in management of construction projects
- Less than 1 year years of experience in management of construction projects
04
What is the largest budget for a road or bridge construction project you managed in the last 5 years?
- 1 - 10 Million Dollars (Small Scale Project )
- 10 - 20 Million Dollars (Medium Scale Project)
- Over 20 Million(Large Scale/Includes Structures)
- None of the above
05
Were you involved on a construction project from its inception to completion in the capacity of a Project Manager or Project Engineer?
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Please select the option below that best reflects your level of familiarity with the various stages of project management of construction projects.
- Expert: Managed project budget and monthly expenditures, project schedule, public expectations, hearings and responded to concerns. Provide quality assurance and quality control. Resolve complex construction issues in the field. Representation at public meetings on assigned projects. Experience with planning, organizing and monitor and deliver construction projects.
- Skilled: Lead a project construction team and coordinated with stakeholders during stages of project developments. Some experience with project funding sources, and completion schedule.
- Beginner: Basic understanding of the process, and some familiarity with the main project management activities on a construction project.
- None of the above
07
Please select the option that best describes your experience with project documentation (Material and quality control book, Change Order, monthly contractor request for payment) and management of field office and the assigned oversight consultant staff.
- Expert: Material verifications: Experience with independently reviewing contractor- submitted material using available website for verification; have reviewed and maintained the material notebook, record of test results, shipping invoices and certifications, and have interpolated plans and specifications and contract special previsions, prior to issuing a change order request and process when appropriate. Have reviewed, approved and processed contractor's monthly progress payments. Have reviewed submitted RFIs and managed construction staff for successful delivery of construction projects.
- Skilled: Material verifications: Have demonstrated some capability to review material submitted invoices by the contractor and subcontractors to verify the material acceptance per VDOT and the County guidelines. Have reviewed the contractor request for a change order, RFIs and contractor monthly request for payments.
- Beginner: Understand the contractor's submitted project materials, change order, RFIs and the contractor monthly request for payment requests.
- None of the above
08
Please describe your level of experience with field utility relocations.
- Expert: Experience with the design, estimating, and relocation of public and private utilities. Oversees all utility activities for the designated project area and coordinates with contractors, utility companies, surveyor's, other government agencies and stakeholders as needed. Review as-built drawings, utility easement sketches and construction costs against actual field construction. Ensures that revocations are complete and correct.
- Skilled: Conducts and attends coordination meetings with designers, utility companies and other government and regulatory agencies to discuss proposed transportation projects, relocation of utilities, cost responsibilities, scheduling and construction.
- Beginner: Responds to work delays, emergencies, and other issues, and complies with contract requirements, safety, construction codes, and other regulations related to utility relocations. Familiar with MISS Utility.
- None of the above
09
Please describe your familiarity with working and coordinating with stakeholders, including local, state and federal regulatory agencies, utility companies, private developers and the general public.
- Expert: Thorough knowledge of the project, stakeholders, Transportation and Public Works Departments, VDOT, FHWA and their requirements including LAP Manual, design, construction, inspection, material manuals, E&S and MOT requirements and manuals. Coordination with utility companies and their relocation process. Coordinate with adjacent developers. Responded to resident's concerns and comments during construction and attended public hearing for the project during design development.
- Skilled: Understands where to obtain all of the project requirements and personnel that can assist in ensuring a successful project.
- Beginner: Understands what testing and inspection is necessary to complete the project.
- None of the above
10
Please select the option that best describes your level of knowledge and expertise with reviewing and analyzing Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule.
- Expert: Thorough knowledge of the CPM schedule. Evaluate and review CPM schedule with cost and resource loading features. Utilize the CPM schedule to manage project progress and to evaluate delay responsibility. Review and approve baseline schedule and its monthly updates. Understand tasks durations, activities, links, predecessors and successors status. Identify critical path and near critical path activities that can have direct impact on completion. Review of float items and items with phantom float. Review and approve recovery schedule when needed.
- Skilled: Read, understand and identify the Critical Path activities in the schedule. Have identified schedule logic and suggest adjustments to flow than can assist in recovering delays when necessary.
- Beginner: Familiarity with CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule and critical path activities that identifies the longest path to project completion.
- None of the above
11
Please select the certifications that you currently have obtained.
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Project Management Preferential (PMP)
- Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Training
- Erosion and Sediment Control (Dual Certificate)
- VDOT Locally Administration Project
- None of the above
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Please select the computer software systems that you are familiar with.
- Microsoft Office
- MicroStation, Primavera or MS Project
- CAAD
- None of the above
Required Question