Construction Management Specialist; Trainee

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Arlington, VA, United States (On-site)

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• Posting Date 02/13/2026, 05:00 AM
• Apply Before 02/27/2026, 04:59 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4200 S 28th St, Arlington, VA, 22201, US (On-site)
• Salary $76,876.80 - $ Annually

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This Construction Management Specialist will be responsible for managing multiple construction, renewal, and maintenance projects by administering contracts and conducting field inspections related to maintaining the County’s sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water and/or street systems in a state of good repair. Projects vary in size, scope, and complexity with budgets ranging from $25,000 to $5 million.

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Specific duties include:

• Manage and oversee a wide range of wet utility programs and projects focusing on sanitary sewer rehabilitation, relining, inspection, and replacement work;
• Evaluate and recommend treatment, repair or replacement methods. Read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and as-built plans to ensure accurate implementation in the field;
• Communicate project plans to civic associations, business improvement districts (BIDs), and property owners, including respond to inquiries;
• Coordinate project schedules with other adjacent County projects and external County projects (e.g. Washington Gas or development projects);
• Maintain and update asset data, tasks, and work orders within the County’s Cartegraph asset management system;
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure timely completion, adherence to budgets, and compliance with contract specifications;
• Assist in the development of annual budgets for project area. Manage all administrative and financial aspects of assigned projects including tracking expenditures, contractor change orders, material submittals, purchase orders, contract completion & closeout and authorizing timely payments to contractor(s);
• Request and coordinate all required permits. Prepare and maintain project documentation including progress reports, inspection records, and as-built drawings;
• Perform physical labor in the field as necessary to assist with layout, measurements, inspections, and planning; and
• Oversee snow removal operations during winter.

Minimum Requirements:
This position may be filled at trainee or full performance level.

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 management; and
• Three (3) years of experience in construction management, inspection, or contract administration on maintenance methods for water, sewer, or street systems.

Trainee Level:

• High School Diploma; and
• Two (2) years of experience in construction management, inspection, or contract administration on maintenance methods for water, sewer, or street systems.

Desirable: 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;
• Wet utility rehabilitation; and/or
• Using MS Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Teams), an Asset Management Software (AMS), or Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) such as…