Construction Management Specialist (Full-Performance/Trainee)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Construction Management Specialist to join the Maintenance Contract section of their Water, Sewer & Streets (WSS) Bureau. The employee in this role will manage multiple construction, renewal, and maintenance projects with a primary focus on street paving, concrete sidewalk replacement, and curb and gutter replacement. Responsibilities include contract administration, construction oversight, and field inspections to ensure projects meet plans, specifications, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

The Construction Management Specialist manages approximately half of the County’s $10 million annual paving program, supporting the maintenance of the County’s 1,055-lane-mile public street system. This position may be assigned to one or more of the following sections, with responsibility for projects ranging from approximately $25,000 to $5 million, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water infrastructure improvements. To learn more about the County’s paving program click here.  To learn more about water and sewer services provided click here and here.

Major Job Duties:

• Managing and overseeing all paving activities including, but not limited to pavement condition surveys, mill & overlay, full-depth asphalt restoration, slurry seal, microseal, and the installation of traffic calming devices, concrete sidewalk replacement, and curb and gutter replacement;
• Evaluating and recommending repair or replacement methods for pavement and concrete infrastructure to include reading and interpreting construction drawings, technical specifications, and as-built plans to ensure accurate implementation in the field;
• Communicating and responding to inquiries regarding project plans to civic associations, business improvement districts (BIDs), and property owners;
• Coordinating project schedules with other adjacent County projects and external County projects (e.g. Washington Gas and/or development projects);
• Maintaining and updating asset data, tasks, and work orders within the County’s Cartegraph asset management system;
• Monitoring contractor performance to ensure timely completion, adherence to budgets, and compliance with contract specifications;
• Assisting in the development of annual budgets for assigned program areas including managing all administrative and financial aspects of assigned projects;
• Requesting and coordinating all required permits to include preparing and maintaining project documentation, progress reports, inspection records, and as-built drawings;
• Performing physical labor in the field as necessary to assist with layout, measurements, inspections, and planning; and mowing / landscaping requests; and
• Overseeing snow removal operations during winter.
  

Employee will be hired at either Full Performance or Trainee Level depending on qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Full Performance Level:

• Graduation from high school, technical school and/or a college program/courses in a related area, such as engineering, architecture or construction and management; and
• Three years' experience in construction management, inspection, or contract administration on maintenance methods for asphalt, concrete, water or sewer systems.

Trainee Level:

• Graduation from high school, technical school and/or a college program/courses in a related area, such as engineering, architecture or construction and management; and
• Two (2) years' experience in construction management, inspection, or contract administration on maintenance methods for water, or sewer systems.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates with an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field, and experience in one or more of the following:

• Writing, negotiating, and interpreting contracts and/or funding program allocations;
• Interpreting road, bridge, or utility construction plans, or construction plans in a related area;
• Pavement design;
• Wet utility rehabilitation and/or replacement;
• Using MS Office Sute (e.g. Word, Excel, TEAMS), Asset Management Software (AMS), or Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) such as Cartegraph, SAP, PAVER, or Cityworks.

Preference may also be given to candidates with the following certification:

• VDOT certification in asphalt, concrete, aggregate, erosion and sediment control.

Special Requirements:

Additional work-related certifications may be required within twelve (12) months of hire, depending on the area of assignment.  These may include, but are not limited to:

• First Aid and CPR
• VDOT Asphalt Field Level I and II
• NASSCO Pipeline Assessment
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Safety
• Confined Space Entry

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Driver's License: The selected candidate must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, and maintain, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Resume Requirement: A complete application includes a resume. Please attach your resume to the application and verify that the details of your application provide further evidence of your experience and qualifications as displayed on your resume.

Trainee Level: If a trainee is hired, depending on qualifications, a training period will be established to last no longer than the equivalent of twelve (12) months.  At the end of the training period, the employee must meet experience, training, and proficiency requirements for the journey level position.  Once the employee qualifies, the probationary period will begin.

Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions. In accordance with § 19.2-392.15, applicants are not required to provide information regarding sealed arrests, charges, or convictions in response to any questions or inquiries during the hiring process.
Working Conditions:

• The worker must be available to work after hours and in emergency situations.
• Work is performed as part of a 24/7 operation and the worker must be available to work shifts as necessary.
• The worker performs activities inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to cold (below 32 degrees) for periods of more than one hour and/or temperatures above 90 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as snow, rain, hail, wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to one more of the following conditions: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation, oils, and other cutting fluids.

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Additional information

Work Hours: Core work hours are generally 6:30a.m. - 3:00p.m., Monday through Friday.  However, employees are subject to occasional shift rotation, based on department needs.  Employees must be available to work after hours and for call-back in emergency situations (e.g. snow removal, sanitary sewer overflows, etc.).

Employees that are registered as a Professional Engineer will be eligible for a pay premium of $2,600 annually.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

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