Construction Project Manager (Construction Maintenance Project Mgr II)

Construction Project Manager (Construction Maintenance Project Mgr II)

Salary

$83,009.89 - $138,349.74 Annually

Location

HERRITY BUILDING (B-2), 12055 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY, FAIRFAX (EJ26), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-00898

Department

Park Authority

Opening Date

06/13/2026

Closing Date

6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S28

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

Join the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) and our nationally recognized team of professionals! This position works as a part of the Park Development Division as a member of a team that is responsible for one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. As the county's largest landowner, we acquire, design, construct, and maintain more than 425 parks, 23,000 acres of parkland, nine Rec Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, historic properties, and more. FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Under the guidance and general direction of the Project Coordinator, serves as a senior level project/construction manager and technical expert in planning and implementing capital improvement projects as well as capital renewal, non-capital projects, and construction activities on FCPA parkland, historic properties, and other recreational facilities. Specifically, provides senior level project management and is responsible for the overall development and independently manages large scale, highly complex and/or sensitive capital and non-capital park projects which involve multiple agencies, community stakeholders, and project-based matrix organization teams, with most projects being performed in or around occupied spaces and actively used parks. Ensures the completion of projects assigned are consistent with quality of the FCPA and industry standards, as well as ensuring projects are financially and operationally viable and completed in a cost-efficient manner. Brings projects to completion on time, within budget and scope; and performing related duties as required. Performs/processes work assignments and coordinate all phases of FCPA capital improvement projects from scoping, design oversight, permitting, bidding, and contract award, with an emphasis on construction contract management. Project types include but are not limited to Rec Center and other building renovations/additions, golf facilities, maintenance facilities, MEP and life safety systems work, conveyance systems, energy and sustainability, historic restorations, athletic fields, and new park development. Provides oversight on construction projects in the field and requires above average experience managing schedules and budgets, negotiating change orders, and making decisions in the field.

This position requires proficiency in verbal and written communications. Multiple positions may be filled through this advertisement and interview process for the FCPA Park Development Division.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Coordinates and manages multi-discipline architectural and engineering (A/E) projects of ranging complexity, type and scope for facilities renovation, maintenance, stormwater facilities, transportation facilities, and other County projects from inception, design, award, construction, and through the warranty period;
• Prepares solicitations for services and directs the consultant selection process;
• Functions as project team leader and coordinates completion schedules with multiple contractors and/or vendors;
• Plans, monitors, and coordinates work performed by construction or maintenance contractors;
• Ensures that all contracts and on-site processes and work are in compliance with Federal, State and County codes;
• Develops requests for proposals, scopes of services, bid packages, contracts, amendments and other documents for the selection and contracting of consultant services;
• Provides quality control to ensure construction process achieves the required goals and meet project specifications;
• Reviews work in progress for cost and compatibility with County standards, operational needs, and regulatory/permit compliance;
• Ensures that necessary field inspections are conducted to verify compliance with applicable code requirements of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, with the Public Facilities Manual, Erosion and Sediment Control Standards, as well as other Commonwealth laws and regulations relating to construction projects;
• Facilitates and conducts meetings with public groups, citizens, and other stakeholders to gain support for projects, explain issues and resolve conflicts;
• Ensures clear and thorough communication with public and/or involved parties on all aspects of projects;
• Prepares and presents reports to citizen groups, boards, and commissions;
• Attends meetings and conferences.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of topographic and construction surveying;
• Knowledge of common methods and equipment used in building, maintenance, and facility construction and of inspection methods used in reviewing such work;
• Knowledge of real property descriptions;
• Knowledge of the Public Facilities Manual, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the codes and ordinances which apply to building construction and land disturbing activities in Fairfax County;
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques relating to construction project management and contract administration;
• Knowledge of Fairfax County Purchasing Resolution and agency-specific A/E contracting requirements;
• Ability to negotiate contracts and amendments;
• Ability to enforce contractual specifications;
• Ability to plan, monitor, direct and coordinate the work of a multi-disciplinary team(s) and/or subordinates;
• Ability to review construction documents and proposals for cost evaluation and compatibility with County standards, guides, and operational needs;
• Ability to work effectively with construction contractors, design professionals, engineers, code enforcement and zoning personnel;
• Ability to prepare technical reports and to present findings in a clear and concise format;
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with the public, senior County and State officials and citizen groups;
• Ability to coordinate, conduct and facilitate meetings with public groups, citizens, and other project stakeholders;
• Ability to use a computer for word processing, preparation of spreadsheets, e-mail, and presentation materials.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Environmental or Life Sciences, Construction Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management or related; Plus, five years of experience in the management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects related to the assigned program area to include two years managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple contractors.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Drivers license (required)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands-on experience managing construction and design development contracts including but not limited to procurement requirements, oversight of design documents development, managing bid processes, permitting, construction management, and project close out;
• Five or more years demonstrated history as the lead project manager directly responsible and accountable for successfully completing projects that required compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA), for the Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration and Reconstruction of Historic Buildings;
• Five or more years demonstrated history as the lead project manager directly responsible and accountable for the design oversight and construction for the replacement of full commercial building systems in occupied buildings;
• Five or more years demonstrated history in the full performance responsibility for a portfolio of complex commercial building systems replacement projects in occupied commercial facilities including but not limited to: development of contracts, authoring scope of work, financial oversight, submittal approval, RFI responses, construction quality, safety performance, oversight of quality metrics and quality performance, contractor selection and oversight, oversight of project documentation and project schedule, and risk mitigation;
• Experience making presentations to management, boards, elected officials, and community groups on the design and construction of capital improvement projects;
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills required;
• Experience with project management software, construction document and cost control systems, and/or GIS-based tools/applications.
• Possession of Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification by Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
• Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to drive county vehicles to various locations throughout Fairfax County to attend meetings. Ability to traverse unimproved natural terrain, construction site, stamina to walk for long distances, bending kneeling and ability to climb steps. Employee may be required to lift up to 20 pounds. May be required to walk for extended periods of time during public or community events. Work is generally sedentary but may require extended periods of standing. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview; may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.govEEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Civil engineering
• Landscape architecture
• Environmental or life sciences
• Construction management
• Business administration
• Facilities management
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".

05

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in the management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects related to the assigned program area?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine or more years

07

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple contractors in a large and complex construction or maintenance project?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine or more years

08

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have leading or supporting the procurement and selection of consultants or contractors projects, such as preparing scopes of work, evaluating proposals, participating in selection committees, or negotiating contracts?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

09

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience preparing written reports and communications, and giving presentations to community groups, elected officials, and senior-level leadership?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

10

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have managing or administering contracts, including activities such as reviewing change orders, managing contract compliance, coordinating with contract administration staff, or overseeing consultant and contractor performance?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

11

Please indicate the following professional certification(s) and/or license(s) you have earned. Please check all that apply.

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Other
• None of the above

12

If you selected any of the license(s) and/or certification(s) listed in the previous question or you selected "Other", please list the type of license and/or certification below, and provide the license number, the expiration date, and the state in which you are licensed. If this is not applicable to you, enter "Not applicable".

13

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you possess in the specific area of assignment: construction management including budget management?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

14

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have overseeing or implementing quality management programs during construction, inspection programs, materials testing, or independent verification/quality assurance activities?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

15

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have working with project controls staff, including activities such as schedule monitoring, cost tracking, change management, and risk management?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

16

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have reviewing contract documents for compliance with local government procurement requirements?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

17

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have with project management software, construction documents and cost control software, and/or GIS-based tools/applications?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm