Design – Engineering Project Manager

 

The selected candidate will manage complex capital improvement projects (i.e. bridges, roads, and drainage) through design and procurement phases and will have a strong working knowledge of roadway and stormwater design practices, working with a team of professionals to successfully deliver engineering projects within schedule and budget.

 

If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and want to make a difference for Chesapeake and its citizens, come and join our engineering team!

 

Essential Functions

Oversees engineering designs for various types of transportation and stormwater projects with support from project engineers and/or consultants. Reviews for conformance with established engineering practices and local/state regulations.

Manages the development of project contract documents, including construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Ensures compliance with all procurement regulations and contract provisions required for local and state/federal funding.

Provides administrative control such as budgetary, scheduling, and quality control/quality assurance for all projects.

Prepares, approves, evaluates, and maintains related contract information such as correspondence, reports, project invoices, contract modifications, proposals, and/or budgets.

Coordinates project implementation by interacting with various internal and external agencies and makes recommendations for engineering and project success.

Researches and negotiates techniques for project planning, accomplishment, and problem resolution.

Assists with state/federal grant applications.

Investigates and responds to inquiries and concerns for contractors, staff, the general public, and other organizational agencies.

Attends or conducts staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.

May serve on committees to represent the City of Chesapeake.

 

This position offers hybrid telework/in-office and/or flexible working options. The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
 

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in construction, civil engineering, or closely related field.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of six years of relevant, full-time equivalent experience.

 

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.

A Virginia Professional Engineer license is required or a Professional Engineer license from another state with the ability to be licensed in Virginia within 6 months of employment under a reciprocity agreement.

The Virginia DEQ SWM Plan Reviewer and/or Program Administrator certification is required within 12 months of employment.

Additional State and/or City certification(s) may be required.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.