Public Works Construction Project Manager

Salary: $65,447.40 - $78,500.00 Annually
Location : VA 24541, VA
Job Type: Full Time Professional Exempt
Job Number: 1002446
Department: Public Works
Division: Public Works Engineering
Opening Date: 10/17/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
Perform complex professional work directing and implementing the design, bidding, construction, maintenance, and documentation of major long-term City-wide projects construction projects (new buildings or maintenance and alterations of existing buildings). Oversees construction projects from inception through concept, design, and engineering through completion and occupancy. Responsible for keeping projects flowing smoothly while remaining on time and within budget. Coordinates with city, state, and federal agencies, as well as with the City's Utilities Department.

Keeps City team informed of project statuses and makes recommendations for sound projects.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Works as a project manager by initiating, planning, and executing projects; monitoring, controlling, reviewing, approving, and tracking the project budget; receiving feedback from the owners, contractors, engineers, etc.; escalating project issues as warranted; and ensuring completion of projects.
• Designs specifications and writes contracts.
• Coordinating site inspections for compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Reviewing and approving project submittals; coordinating project team meetings and project reviews.
• Making presentations to boards, council, state and local officials.
• Provide emergency response during severe weather (snow, flood, storms, etc.)

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree, with broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field, and five to seven years of experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria

Job Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. Complete comprehension of the subject area to solve common and unusual problems, able to advise on technical matters, and serve as a resource on the subject for others.

Reading
Advanced:
Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.

Writing
Intermediate:
Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.

Math
Intermediate:
Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.

Communication Skills
Decisions regarding interpretation of existing policies may be made. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

Independence and Decision-Making
Normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills
Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes organization wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.

Fiscal Responsibilities
Prepares accounting, budget, employment actions, purchasing documents; and does research to justify language used in documents for a unit or division of a department.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Performs essentially the same work as those directed. Includes oversight of quality, training, instructing and scheduling work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires light physical effort, exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive, use computer, and communicate effectively with others.
• Constant fine dexterity.
• Frequent standing, sitting, handling, and twisting.
• Occasional walking, reaching and climbing.
• Rare lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crouching, bending, and balancing.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• May experience frequent time pressure, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and working closely with others as part of a team.
• May experience frequent change of task, and…