Design/Construction Project Manager, Senior

Project Manager

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Department of Public Works Design Division plays a critical role in building new facilities and infrastructure as well as renewing and modernizing our vintage ones. We are an energetic and collaborative group of professionals in architecture and interior design and civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering. Our projects include a wide variety of public buildings and venues, and development of parks, streetscapes, coastal and waterfront structures that are both integral and iconic to the Hampton Roads region. An exciting assortment of upcoming projects includes Renovations to the historic Chrysler Hall, Scope Arena Seating Expansion and Amenities Improvements, Half Moone Cruise Operations and Terminal Enhancements, and brand new facilities such as the new Maury High School, a Recreation/Library Facility with aquatics features, East Street Parking Garage, Norfolk Animal Care Facility, and a Public Safety Facility, as well as a host of bridge and waterfront projects, parks improvements, and streetscape and drainage improvements.

The Design Division is looking to add an array of eager and talented professionals to our team to embark on an ambitious Capital Improvement Program approved by our City Council. We manage projects from cradle to grave, through design, procurement, and construction. We are seeking project managers with backgrounds in civil, structural, mechanical/electrical, and construction engineering, and architecture/interiors, as well as other specialists in construction and procurement/contracting, to join our vibrant team in delivering high quality facilities to our citizens and visitors. We are currently seeking a Project Manager to provide leadership and administer construction administration responsible for the coordination, management, development and/or implementation of special construction projects. Although this position may be responsible for a variety of projects, it is anticipated that it will focus on vertical and horizontal projects (both new construction and renovation) managed in the Construction Bureau. Performs administrative duties related to such projects.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Manages and leads CIP projects through construction by planning scheduled and budgets, implements approved construction programs, coordinates design work with other city departments, outside agencies, and community representatives approves drawings and specifications prepared by consultants for large construction projects.
• Manages construction document preparation by preparing drawings and specifications for bidding and construction purposes, monitors the production of architectural and engineering drawings and calculates cost estimates.
• Manages contracts by procuring services of architectural and engineering firms, negotiates, prepares and manages consultant contracts, reviews and approves invoices for design services, prepares amendments to contracts and monitors consultants for adherence to the schedule and budget.
• Manages the construction administration of selected projects, including inspection of construction activities, review of project schedules, coordination of design changes, review of change order proposals, and processing of contract documents and invoices.
• Acts as an architectural or engineering consultant by serving on committees and provides technical expertise in design, construction, operations, or maintenance related issues.
• Acts as the City and/or Departmental representative on assigned projects. Advises the affected Department of best practices, estimates budget and best course of action on Departmental project. Works to ensure projects are completed in the most timely and cost-effective manner.
• Prepares written documentation of project status, manages project budgets, makes presentations to City Council and other city officials, and community and business groups and individuals.

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree in a relevant field is desirable.

• Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.
• Over five years' experience in engineering, architecture or construction is required.
• Two years of experience is required in lead role in managing the design and construction of a large, complex construction project.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of architecture/interiors, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, construction, or related field.

Professional licensure or certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or ability to receive reciprocity) in engineering or related technical field is preferred. Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus.