Salary: $91,998.40 – $140,462.40 Annually
Location : Arlington *METRO-accessible*, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2002-23C-DES-SD
Department: Department of Environmental Services
Division: DES Facilities Design and Construction
Opening Date: 05/05/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
NOTE: This is a re-announcement to expand the pool of qualified candidates. If you have already applied for this position under the former announcement number 2002-23B-DES-SD, there is no need to re-apply unless you wish to update your application.
Are you interested in an exciting and challenging opportunity to manage design and construction for transit capital projects that support 238,000 residents across a 26 square mile urban community, located directly across the Potomac River from Washington D.C.?
The Facilities Design and Construction Bureau is hiring a motivated Facilities Project Specialist with complex project management experience to manage capital improvements such as bus operations and maintenance facilities, transit stations, and WMATA Metrorail elevator and tunnel entrances.
Specific duties include:
- Managing design, new construction, and renovation of County and WMATA transit facilities from conceptual design through project turnover and warranty periods;
- Developing project management plans and documents including capital budget estimates, schedules, and scopes of work;
- Preparing solicitations (RFP’s and RFQ’s) for design and professional services, including reviewing vendor submissions, conducting vendor interviews, and providing written recommendations for award;
- Leading the construction contractor selection process by preparing Invitation to Bid (ITB), which includes evaluating bids received, conducting post-bid scope reviews, and making formal recommendations for contract award;
- Procuring surveys, QA/QC services, and commissioning services provided by consultants, contractors, or County staff;
- Leading the permitting and approval process and coordinating with other departments, agencies, and community groups;
- Providing construction management to ensure completion on schedule and within budget, requesting corrective actions, and performing regular site inspections;
- Recommending specifications changes, identifying changes early, ensuring legitimacy of change, processing change orders, and project documentation record keeping;
- Processing grants compliant documentation for regional, state, and federal agencies, managing project budget and allocation of funds, and reviewing contractor progress payment requests and change orders for adequacy;
- Conducting final inspections, overseeing commissioning, providing equipment startup and training, reviewing close out documentation, and providing follow-up actions as required during the warranty period; and
- Providing project status reporting and making presentations to elected officials, executive management, and community groups.
Selection Criteria
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Project Management, or a related field; and;
- Significant experience in project management and administration as facilities engineer or construction project manager, including managing design and construction of new, or renovation of transportation related projects.
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
- Managing the work of designers, construction managers, and contractors;
- Managing design and construction of WMATA facilities;
- Using project management and scheduling technologies at a proficient level;
- Working with Local, State, and/or Federal Transit Agencies such as FTA, DRPT, WMATA, and others; and
- Construction claims and dispute resolution.
Possession of one or more of the following preferred Certifications/Licenses:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia or state with reciprocity;
- Registered as an Architect in Virginia or a state with reciprocity;
- Project Management Professional (PMP); and
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
Special Requirements
The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid Driver License, or the ability to use alternative methods of transportation to perform duties at other locations. If the applicant possesses license, they must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of official driving record.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. 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. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Additional Information
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, between 8:00am to 5:00pm, with a flexible work schedule and teleworking. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
The pay range listed above is effective June 18, 2023.
Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email .
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance: Three group health insurance plans are offered – a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization. A group dental insurance plan is also offered. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance: A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee’s age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement: The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement: a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service. The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)) . The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan. The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other Benefits: The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01
What is the Highest level of education you have completed?
- High School/GED
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree (or above)
02
Please indicate the amount of experience you have managing design and construction of (new or renovated transportation related projects.
- None
- 6 months but less than 1 year
- 1 but less than 2 years
- 2 but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
03
Please check if you have experience in any of the following (be sure the detail of this experience is reflected on your application):
- Managing design and construction of new or renovation of transportation related projects
- Project management and administration as facilities engineer or construction project manager
- Managing the work of designers, construction managers, and contractors
- Managing design and construction of WMATA facilities
- Using project management and scheduling technologies at a proficient level
- Working with Local, State, and/or Federal Transit Agencies such as FTA, DRPT, WMATA, and others
- Construction claims and dispute resolution
- None of the above
04
Please indicate if you have in any of the following certification/licenses
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in VA or state with reciprocity
- Registered as an Architect in VA or a state with reciprocity
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- None of the above
05
Describe your experience managing the design and construction of (new or renovated) transportation related projects? If not applicable, put N/A
Required Question