Working Title of Vacant Position Project Manager - Design (Sign On Bonus)
Job Type Full Time
Posting Type Public
Number of Vacancies 1
Department PUBLIC WORKS
Division PUB WORKS ENGINEERING
Requisition Number 2025296
Number of hours worked per week 40
Work Schedule
8:00am – 5:00pm; Monday – Friday; alternative work schedule available. Alpha-Employee expected to work hours in excess of normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies.
Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement R - Routine
Pay Grade GE20
Pay Basis Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$84,951 – $140,169; Depending on Qualifications and Experience.
Job Description
This position is eligible for a $3000 sign-on bonus. APPLY NOW!
The City of Chesapeake’s Department Public Work Engineering division is seeking a Design Project Manager to perform engineering design and review of municipal drainage and transportation infrastructure improvement projects within our Design/Construction Management Section. The position is responsible for researching and analyzing engineering data, reviewing and designing plans, approving and maintaining related engineering information, and providing assistance with project inquiries and concerns.
The position will serve as the Project Manager (PM) on various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) during design while delivering projects on time and within budget. Projects will be designed in house and with Consultants. Projects will be managed using local funds and/or through the Local Administrative Project (LAP) program with federal and state funds.
If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and want to make a difference for Chesapeake and its citizens, come and join our team!
Essential Functions
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications
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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Open Date 10/14/2025
Job Close Date 11/10/2025
Open Continuous Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Apply NOW!
Medical marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 lbs
Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs
Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs
Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling Never- Never occurs.
Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Standard office equipment; Engineering and Architectural references and requisite building codes, standards, and specifications; City vehicle
Protective Equipment Required
all required PPE
Mechanical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week
Chemical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month
Electrical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week
Fire Hazards N = Never
Explosives N = Never
Communicable Diseases N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never
Other
If Other, Description
Dirt and Dust W = Several Times Per Week
Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration W = Several Times Per Week
Fumes and Odors W = Several Times Per Week
Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally
Darkness or Poor Lighting S = Seasonally
Primary Work Location Office Environment
Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
no
Minimum Requests 0
Maximum Requests 4
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