Project Manager-Structural & Waterfront (Civil Engineer II)

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Project Manager-Structural & Waterfront (Civil Engineer II)

Salary

$64,296.00 - $105,126.00 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12561

Department

Public Works

Division

Division of Design

Opening Date

11/01/2024

Closing Date

11/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

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 Bute 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.

Note: The following description is for one of the positions being recruited, but please also search for other openings in the Public Works Design Division and apply for any position that suits your background and interests! Note that each position for which you are interested must have its own application submitted (an application for one does not apply to other positions).

The Department of Public Works Design Division is currently seeking a Civil Engineer II that provides project management for structural and waterfront projects including bridges, bulkheads, piers, shoreline improvements, parking garages and other structures. Coordinates design and construction projects with other Departments, consultants and agencies. Performs assessments on damaged and deteriorated structures. Provides calculations and designs for small projects. Investigates and recommends solutions to construction field problems.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Manages and leads the design process by planning schedules and budgets, implements approved construction programs, coordinates design work with other city departments and outside agencies, and community representatives approves drawings and specifications prepared by consultants for 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.

• Assists other Divisions and Departments with structural concerns by providing field visits, assessments, problem solving, structural calculations and solution implementation.

• 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 and manages project budgets.

Education/Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Two years experience.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Over three years’ experience in engineering, architecture or construction.

• One year of experience in lead role in managing the design and construction of a large, complex construction project.

• In-depth knowledge of structural engineering and intermediate knowledge in civil, construction, or related fields.

Additional Information & Requirements

Engineer in Training Certification Required

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

• Retirement

  If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

  If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

  NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

  02

  Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

  03

  If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

  04

  Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

  05

  Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than High School Diploma/GED

• High School Diploma/GED

• Some College (6 months or more)

• Vocational/Technical Degree

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

  06

  Do you have education/training in engineering, architecture, construction or a related field?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Do you have an Engineer-in-Training Designation or are you planning to take the exam within the next year?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Do you have experience managing design and/or construction projects?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Do you have experience overseeing construction project budgets?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran

• I am a Veteran

• I am a Disabled Veteran

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