Title: Construction Project Manager

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: Salary starts at $60,000 (salary to commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Wildlife Resources

Location: Dept of Wildlife Resources

Agency Website: www.dwr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position provides direct management of the Capital Construction projects, Architects, Engineers and Contractors related to the design, construction, renovations and maintenance reserve projects for the agency's Capital and non-Capital projects in accordance with state law, building codes, regulations, and the Commonwealth's Capital Outlay Manual. The incumbent would make professional recommendations and insure the constructability of design plans and specifications for agency construction projects.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful incumbent would be able to:
* Demonstrate skills in capital improvement processes, have exceptional customer service skills, and experience in construction project management, planning and budgeting/cost estimating.
* Successfully demonstrate the ability to use engineering practices, CADD/drafting and other computer software related to construction administration, have experience or be able to demonstrate the ability to procure and administer professional and non-professional services, contract administration, and construction practices.
* Have a valid Virginia Professional Engineer's (PE) License.  This position requires a valid Virginia Professional Engineer's (PE) License at hire, or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire. A graduate from an ABET-accredited engineering program, such as civil engineering, or a combination of education/training and experience to provide the needed knowledge and abilities is required to earn a Virginia Professional Engineer's (PE) License within six (6) months of hire.  Failure to obtain may result in termination. 
* A valid driver’s license is required for this position.

Additional Considerations

* Experience in engineering design, preparation of drawings and specifications and bidding procedures.
* Experience in permitting, construction practices, project management and contract administration.
* Experience overseeing design/or construction of roads, boat ramps, dams or fish hatchery related projects.
* Experience working with Virginia, Department of General Services (DGS) Division of Engineering and Building.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Marlo Gibson

Phone: (804) 367-1000

Email: careers@dwr.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.