Are you a leader and someone who wants to make a difference in the community? Do you enjoy challenges? Are you able to motivate groups of people and navigate through the inherent challenges in managing multi-million-dollar projects? Are you looking to make your mark in public service in a dynamic progressive community? Then this job is for you. The Department of Facilities & Fleet Management’s Facilities Construction Management Division (FCM) is seeking a talented, highly qualified, and energetic individual interested in furthering a career in public administration in a team-oriented, challenging, friendly workplace. This position serves as a Principal Engineer for Prince William County's Capital Improvement Program and for special design/construction projects within Prince William County.
About This Role:
The position serves as a Principal Engineer, facilitating the budgeting, design, and construction of large, complex multi-million-dollar County Capital Projects, such as detention centers, fire and rescue stations and office buildings. The successful individual will be responsible for cost planning, scheduling, control and monitoring internal standards, interpreting, and facilitating client/user agency needs as they relate to design and management of all aspects of the building process from the beginning of the project to successful completion of closeout requirements. They will represent the Department of Facilities & Fleet Management’s Facilities Construction Management Division in the negotiations of crucial project management matters and be the team leader for FCM, client/user, consultants, code officials and other internal and external government agencies as they relate to a project. This position will also serve as a representative for Prince William County Government and subject matter expert in public forums such as regional/national professional conferences, internal and external meetings and as an in-house expert regarding matters of design and project management.
The successful candidate must be able to:
The candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background check.
Minimum Requirements:
Preferences:
a successful candidate will have…
A. A proactive, self-starter attitude combined with a take-charge approach to all aspects of Capital Project management.
B. Strong project management and coordination skills
C. The ability to work successfully with cross-functional teams to facilitate the design process for a Capital Project from production of an initial scope of work and budget through the design and construction process and final occupancy of a new facility.
D. An excellent understanding of the design and construction processes for a Capital Project.
E. The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals, semi-professional, county leadership and public groups.
Special Requirements:
licensing as a professional engineer or architect by the Commonwealth of Virginia or certifications similar to project management professional (pmp) are preferred.
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm for a total of 37.5 hours worked per week. Work hours may be flexible based on business needs and telework may be offered as approved by the Assistant Director for Facilities Construction Management.
Starting Salary Range:
$91,162.50-$106,499.25
Hiring Bonus - this position qualifies for a one-time cash signing bonus up to $5,000! This bonus will be paid in two installments and is subject to all applicable tax withholding and reporting requirements. The first installment of up to $2,500 is payable upon the County’s pay date following the 90th day of employment and the final installment up to $2,500 will be payable on the pay date following the completion of your one-year probation. For more information about the Bonus, contact HR at TalentManagement@pwcgov.org.
Note
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Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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.
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