City of Fredericksburg VA - Capital Projects Manager
City of Fredericksburg VA - Capital Projects Manager
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$ 80000 - 115000
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Job Description
The City of Fredericksburg is seeking a Capital Projects Manager to manage a portfolio of projects for the City. Serving as principal pointofcontact for assigned projects the Capital Projects Manager manages all phases of the projects for all types of general fund projects (horizontal and vertical). The Capital Projects Manager leads projects through all phases and activities by developing projects and bid documents preparing cost estimates assisting with project budget preparation reviewing bids and recommending awards reviewing and approving requests for payment and invoices and project inspections.
The Capital Projects Manager identifies and defines the scope and objectives of each project considering stakeholder needs and requirements and plans an effective strategy and ensures a successful management and administration of assigned construction projects. The manager leads projects by developing detailed work plans schedules project estimates budget/resource plans and costbenefit analyses as necessary to deliver projects on time and budget additionally proactively and continuously monitoring project activities to mitigate risk and escalates issues appropriately. The Capital Projects Manager will apply the best practices of project management as required to create successful outcomes on a consistent basis.
Reporting to the City Engineer the Capital Projects Manager performs work under limited supervision while maintaining a high level of customer service to all project stakeholders. The Capital Projects Manager provides supervision and management to two inspectors and is responsible for assigned employee development and performance evaluations. The position coordinates with other City departments and external organizations on projects that directly or indirectly involve the department. The Manager maintains a high level of customer service by providing quality assurance and quality control through inspections resolving complaints and recommending changes in policies and procedures to improve services to the public and other customers.
The Capital Projects Manager prepares and manages project budgets by tracking and forecasting required expenditures and conducts analytical studies costbenefit analyses or other research to ensure compliance with laws regulations policies standards or procedures. The Capital Projects Manager manages the integration of contractor tasks and reviews contractor deliverables provides technical and analytical guidance and direction to the project team and recommends and takes action to direct the analysis of and solutions to problems. The role will be required to create status and project reports conduct routine project meetings and attend statusrelated meetings to effectively communicate project updates to all stakeholders while ensuring federal state and local funds are properly obligated authorized and utilized throughout project development and delivery.
A second capital projects manager over utilities projects may also be considered from this pool. The Utilities Project Manager has very similar responsibilities but is responsible for managing projects associated with the Water and Wastewater Utilities.
More information about the Citys CIP is available here.
Priorities
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the City Engineer Inspectors and the rest of the City departments and staff.
- Embrace the values of Fredericksburgs community and develop and maintain a deep understanding of the issues affecting the public.
- Evaluate and assess the various projects and project needs in effort to prioritize timelines and allocate resources track and report progress and work through construction issues with vendors.
- Communicate project status to city leaders key stakeholders and the public.
- Assess the need for revised systems and processes to facilitate effective project management.
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will have knowledge of municipal engineering principles and practices used in construction of roads bridges curb & gutter sidewalks facilities and other infrastructure and will have the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures to follow and give verbal and written instructions and to counsel and teach employees. Other projects may also include construction of new facilities rehabilitation of existing buildings and renovations of existing building spaces. The incoming Capital Projects Manager will have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials employees other agencies and the general public. The next Capital Projects Manager will have outstanding communication skills and be proactive in communicating internally within the organization and externally with partners and the community. Overseeing all aspects of projects and the work the Capital Project Manager will have ample experience partnering with contractors to manage work. As a proactive communicator the selected candidate will prepare implement monitor and update project plans continuously.
As an outstanding project manager the ideal candidate will have practical knowledge of project management principles practices methods approaches and procedures including the ability to plan organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. With excellent planning and customer service skills the Capital Projects Manager will be a selfstarter who with minimal oversight thrives in managing time and resources. Working with the public and reaching out to community members regarding projects is vital to the success of the next Capital Projects Manager.
A deep understanding and awareness of the hazards and safety precautions of largescale construction operations as well as the laws ordinances standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the work are essential to the ideal candidates success. Knowledge of the principles and practices of asset management and uses of asset management information systems is important to the success of the next Capital Project Manager. Additionally knowledge of Microsoft Office Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) geographical information systems (GIS) programs and other officeoriented software is important.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering construction management or other relevant field experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities and a minimum of three 3 years project management experience on a variety of complex project assignments varying in complexity scale and cost or a combination of equivalent education and experience. Additionally the selected candidate must possess a valid appropriate drivers permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia or have the ability to obtain one.
Preferred qualifications include five 5 years of experience in directing/managing municipal public infrastructure projects grants and projects management preferably in state or local government setting being a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E. in the Commonwealth of Virginia or the ability to obtain licensure within six 6 months of appointment and having a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience with design build projects in addition to typical project development and construction (designbidbuild) is also preferred.
Inside The City of Fredericksburg
The City was incorporated as an independent City in 1728 and operates under the CouncilManager form of government. The Mayor and six members of Council are elected for fouryear staggered terms with the Mayor and two Council members elected on an atlarge basis and four members elected by Ward. The general government has approximately 450 employees with an annual budget of just over $120 Million. The City Manager Clerk to the Council and City Attorney are directly appointed by and serve at the will and pleasure of the Council.
City Values
- Agile Innovation: We are working to discover better ways to deliver services and respond quickly to new challenges creatively and efficiently. When faced with new or unanticipated challenges we must rapidly mobilize resources utilizing inventive processes technology and ideas.
- Abundant Compassion: We actively care for and support one another in the workplace and beyond. We are all more fulfilled and more productive when we give and receive support as part of our City family.
- Outstanding Customer Service: We provide programs and services that consistently exceed customer expectations. Our customers are entitled to topquality service in exchange for their investment in City government.
- Energized Work Environment: We are maximizing potential celebrating team successes and supporting each other through struggles. We are engaged and fulfilled when we learn and grow. An upbeat work environment motivates us to bring out the best in each other. It energizes us is a catalyst for creativity invites teamwork and reduces stress.
- Essential Engagement: Leadership is everyones responsibility. We are curious about the entire organization empowered to challenge the status quo and collaborate with a focus on inclusion and communication. We expand organizational capacity by leveraging our collective brainpower. Productivity is enhanced by creating a sense of ownership and purpose at all levels.
- Unwavering Stewardship: We are entrusted to manage and grow the Citys resources and to make wise choices in using them. Our resources form the foundation of our City and allow us to build a better future for our community.
City Vision: Sharing Our Past Embracing The Future
We ensure our future by focusing on the following desired future states:
- Where We All Come Together
- Employment Epicenter
- Public ServicesThe Backbone of Our Community
- Distinct and Linked Neighborhoods
- Learning is a Way Of Life
- A Proven Leader in Historic Preservation
- Building Community Through Cultural Vibrancy
- Green Clean Environment
- CuttingEdge Transportation Solutions
The Community
As the urban hub of the region the historic City of Fredericksburg is host to a quickly growing population and is located about an hour from both Richmond and Washington D.C. To the north and east are the beautiful Rappahannock River and the Citys enviable parks and trail systems which contribute to growing leisure and ecotourism industries. The City is home to the prestigious University of Mary Washington highly ranked Mary Washington Hospital and a thriving art cultural and food scene. The City has seen significant commercial growth in its western quadrant and has become a major retail center for the rapidly growing Rappahannock region of Virginia. Strategically positioned approximately halfway between Washington D.C. and Richmond Virginia Fredericksburg is bisected by I95 which provides excellent access to the north and to the south. The City is also served by commuter rail and Amtrak which provides an attractive alternative for those traveling into the Nations Capital.
The City of Fredericksburg is a community with a growing population approaching 30000. Based ondemographic reports the Fredericksburg region is the fastest growing region in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Citys steady growth in population reflects the attractiveness of the Citys location and many assets. Quality healthcare is key to the City and to the region and Mary Washington Healthcare a locally owned notforprofit organization governed by its community members provides comprehensive health care through all stages of life. Today the Health System includes over 18 facilities and offers a wide range of health care and wellness services. The Hospital is the Citys top employer with over 3500 of its almost 5000 staff members employed at the Hospital and other facilities in the City of Fredericksburg.
The Citys independent public school system serves over 3000 students in four schools and has a center for head start. The University of Mary Washington is a highly regarded fouryear publicly supported liberal arts institution offering over 40 bachelors degrees as well as several different masters degree programs. The University of Mary Washington has a wide impact on the region and beyond with a current enrollment of approximately 4000 students. The region is also supported by the growing offerings of Germanna Community College. The City participates in the vibrant and popular Central Rappahannock Regional Library System with several other area jurisdictions. The system has a collection of over 500000 materials and an annual circulation of over 2.6 Million materials. The Central Library the Citys branch downtown was renovated in 1990 and again in 2019.
The retail restaurant and lodging sectors provide more than 8000 jobs locally and the City has major shopping complexes as well as many small businesses located along the I95 and U.S. Route 1 corridors. The historic downtown and Main Street community has an active and dynamic central business district filled with over 200 local small businesses including restaurants shops and art galleries some of which have thrived in the same location for decades.
Fredericksburg notably:
- Ranks the #5 Small Town of the South by Southern Living Magazine
- Ranks #1 in Virginia for quality of life by WalletHub
- Ranks #1 in Virginia and #2 in the U.S. for seniors
- Leads Virginia in job growth
Quick Facts
- Population: 28757
- Median Household Income: $72293
- Median Home Value: $382400
All demographic information was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected hiring range is $80000 $115000 depending on qualifications with a higher range available for those possessing a PE. City employee benefits offered include the following:
- Medical dental vision life and shortterm disability insurance
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Holiday vacation and sick leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition assistance
- Other optional benefits that employees may opt to pay into include deferred compensation 457 plans) flexible spending accounts (FSA) and life insurance
Learn more details about the Citys excellent benefits here.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled.
Questions
Please direct questions to Catherine Tuck Parrish at and Robert Colichio at .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Contract
