Project Manager - Utilities - 03655

Job Description

Performs field and office support for the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure improvements and a variety of specialized assignments for the Stafford County Department of Utilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Project Manager.

There are two levels available for this position classification, the hiring salary ranges for those levels based on experience are:

Project Manager I: $76,044.80 to $104,561.60

Project Manager II: $87,068.80 to $119,724.80

The full salary range for the two levels to provide opportunity for growth and development are:

Project Manager I: $76,044.80 to $133,078.40

Project Manager II: $87,068.80 to $152,380.80

Examples of Duties

• Provides field and office support for the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure improvements. Assists senior project management with the completion of various records and applications and coordinates with other departments and agencies.
• Serves senior project management staff on specialized tasks as assigned, coordinates meetings and maintains schedules, attends meetings in order to take minutes or as an office representative, schedules and coordinates inspections, meetings, conferences, etc.
• Coordinates and assists with processing budgetary and other financial data, processes payment requests and invoices from contractors;
• Reviews and analyzes assigned procurement requisitions;
• Assists with determination of the most appropriate method of procurement to be utilized for the source selection of high-profile and complex construction projects, goods, and services; coordinates, assists, researches, analyzes, and develops scopes of work, specifications, evaluation methods, and criteria for development of IFB's and RFP's for construction, goods, and services contracts;
• Assists with budget preparation, submits certifications for reimbursements, monitors expenditures and revenues, prepares purchase orders and field purchase orders for all departmental expenses;
• Prepares and maintains a variety of office files, accounts, and other records, assists with the budget process, compiles information and verifies data, prepares financial, statistical, and project status reports, spreadsheets, and papers;
• Maintains records and files, prepares maps, develops and maintains a database for construction record documents, assists consulting engineers and citizens in finding record information;
• Collaborates with various County Departments (Budget & Finance, Purchasing, County Attorney, Human Resources, Information Technology);
• Assisting with planning, coordinating, and supervising utility field operations; coordinating installations with builders and homeowners; overseeing the preparation and maintenance of files and records.
• Inspects water and sewer construction, maintenance, and repair and gives technical advice and assistance to supervisors and inspectors;
• Checks projects for progress and for conformance to work plans and orders;
• Coordinates construction with Miss Utility;
• Coordinates requests from contractors and troubleshoots;
• Assists with VDOT permits, regulations, and inspections;
• Performs related tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of principles and practices of project management, particularly, construction and utilities project management;
• Detailed knowledge of administrative support functions including procurement and budgeting;
• Ability to present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, supervisors and employees, and the general public;
• Ability to conduct detailed analytical evaluations and studies, and to prepare related reports and recommendations;
• Skill in the use of personal computer and data processing equipment and programs;
• Excellent communication, accounting, and organizational skills; familiarity with project management software

Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business management, construction management, or a related field and relevant successful experience in project management supporting construction or utilities projects. Experience in performing administrative functions in a complex and fast - paced environment in support of projects is desired.

Project Manager I: Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience or equivalent

Project Manager II: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience or equivalent

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.