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Project Manager-Inspector


Job Location:

Charlottesville, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 80199 - 88641
Posted: 27 August 2026 (8 days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Project Manager/Inspector

Department of Facilities & Environmental Services

12 Months Full-Time

Exempt Pay Grade 34

VRS-Eligible Benefits-Eligible

Job Summary/ Objective:

The Project Manager / Inspector is responsible for the execution of small Capital Improvement Program (CIP) construction and capital facilities maintenance projects. These projects vary and include commercial and institutional. Responsibilities include but are not limited to coordinating the planning design and construction or renovation of facility improvements as well as mechanical / electrical / plumbing upgrades and replacements environmental and water resource improvements and other public infrastructure.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Essential Functions:
  • Manages schedule budget and quality through project initiation design procurement construction and close out of small capital projects and capital maintenance projects.
  • Supervises project design and construction to ensure adherence to the County Commonwealth Federal and any other Authority Having Jurisdiction codes policies regulations and requirements.
  • Develops strategies to minimize the Countys exposure and risk by proactively using knowledge of construction practices codes and contractual requirements.
  • Communicates timely and relevant project information to project stakeholders.
  • Plans and enforces safe job site working practices.
  • Utilizes construction industry knowledge and experience to support team members across the division.
  • Performs on-site inspections for their own projects as well as select projects managed by others including punch list inspections and inspecting status of punch list completion.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
Desired Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge of project management principles methods and procedures used by architectural and construction management firms.
  • Knowledge of Virginia and County construction codes site plan approval processes and building permit processes.
  • Knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act requirements.
  • Ability to manage multiple and complex projects.
  • Technical understanding of construction drawings processes techniques contractual requirements and various building systems.
  • Skilled with project budgeting and scheduling including the critical path method.
  • Technical skill with relevant software (e.g. Microsoft Office Microsoft Project Bluebeam SharePoint)
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
Required Education and Experience:
  • A minimum of 3-yearsexperiencein the construction industry. A combination of college and construction industry experience will be considered.
  • Possession of a valid Virginia Drivers License is required.
  • OSHA-10 Hour for Construction certification is required within six months of employment. Training will be provided if needed.
  • Experience using the Microsoft Suite programs.
Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:
  • Bachelors degree in construction management or related field.
  • Experience managing complex construction projects.
  • An understanding of construction terminology.
  • Experience using Microsoft Project or Primavera scheduling programs.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
  • Work is primarily performed in an office setting with substantial time spent on active construction jobs sites. Hybrid teleworking may be considered after a period of employment onboarding and performance.
  • Regular exposure to the inherent risk of active construction sites including inclement and adverse weather conditions.
  • Regular interaction with other County employees contractors design firms public officials and the public.
  • Employees must possess a valid drivers license and meet the qualifications of the Countys driver eligibility program.
  • Operation of fleet vehicles to travel to locations throughout the County is required.
  • Occasional work activity after normal duty hours and on weekends may be necessary to perform critical tasks or meet organizational deadlines.
Remote Work:

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the Countys Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Salary Range:

The hiring range for this position is $80199 - $88641 per year. Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employer-paid life insurance VRS retirement and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time FLSA exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy P-60.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Position open until Friday September 18 2026.

As part of the screening process applicants selected to move forward will be required to participate in a one-way virtual screening through Spark Hire as well as an in-person interview.

Please hold October 5 and 6 for in-person interviews if selected as a final candidate.

Virginia Values Veterans:

Albemarle County is a Certified V3 organization.

EOE/EEO:

Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment testing selection assignment pay conditions of work training leave overtime promotion discipline demotion and separation.


Required Experience:

IC