City of Alexandria
Project Manager
“Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future!”
The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City's square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead.
If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our
Project Manager
position. An Overview
The City’s public buildings play a pivotal role in delivering critical services to Alexandria’s residents, visitors, and the general public. As such, the mission of the Capital Division within the Department of General Services is to be good stewards of the City’s assets and to uphold values of community, sustainability, safety, history, and innovation. The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for managing projects on a continuous base of substantial cost, scope, and complexity for the purpose of developing and delivering Capital Improvement Projects. The Project Manager is responsible for all phases of the project life-cycle process, including planning, design, construction, and operation. What You Should Bring
The ideal candidate will have an extensive knowledge of proper construction means and methods including specification preparation, construction scheduling; cost estimating; bid process management and coordination; budget preparation and contract administration. The candidate will be a self-starter and have the ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations; demonstrate critical, creative, and reflective thinking. Examples of Work
Oversees facility design and construction services for City departments. Provides recommendations on facility projects. Oversee development of project master plans and implementation of those plans through reviews, cost estimates and construction. Plans, designs, and writing specifications for construction projects. Prepares bid documents and works with other City departments to procure professional services and construction contracts. Reviews bids and recommends contract award for construction projects. Ensures that professional consultants provide appropriate services related to program and scope requirements of design projects. Communicate information with project stakeholders, architect/engineer/designer, contractor, vendors, user department, executive management, governmental regulatory bodies, and the public, for decision-making; attend meetings as necessary. Establishes project priorities and sets schedules for timely completion of construction projects. Develops, prepares, and monitors project budgets, submits justifications, and monitors and controls expenditures. Reviews and approves invoices from contractors. Monitors financial reports to ensure proper accounting of project expenditures. Work with the Assistant Director and other department leaders to develop long-range plans for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) through data analysis, investigation, and research. About the Department
The Department of General Services' mission is to support a thriving and environmentally sustainable Alexandria through safe, effective, and exceptional real estate and property management, and support services. Requirements:
Two-Year College Degree; three years of comprehensive project management experience in full life-cycle project management that includes three years’ experience in directing and leading technical project teams; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or closely related field; minimum of five years of experience in architecture, engineering, project management, construction management or related experience. Preferred Qualifications:
A Virginia Architectural, Professional Engineering license and/or, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Construction Management Certification a plus. Experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) disciplines a plus. This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to drug testing, criminal background. The Department of General Services (DGS) is a first response department and as such all DGS employees are deemed essential emergency personnel and may be required to report to work when the City government is open with liberal leave or closed during emergencies.
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Project Manager
position. An Overview
The City’s public buildings play a pivotal role in delivering critical services to Alexandria’s residents, visitors, and the general public. As such, the mission of the Capital Division within the Department of General Services is to be good stewards of the City’s assets and to uphold values of community, sustainability, safety, history, and innovation. The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for managing projects on a continuous base of substantial cost, scope, and complexity for the purpose of developing and delivering Capital Improvement Projects. The Project Manager is responsible for all phases of the project life-cycle process, including planning, design, construction, and operation. What You Should Bring
The ideal candidate will have an extensive knowledge of proper construction means and methods including specification preparation, construction scheduling; cost estimating; bid process management and coordination; budget preparation and contract administration. The candidate will be a self-starter and have the ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations; demonstrate critical, creative, and reflective thinking. Examples of Work
Oversees facility design and construction services for City departments. Provides recommendations on facility projects. Oversee development of project master plans and implementation of those plans through reviews, cost estimates and construction. Plans, designs, and writing specifications for construction projects. Prepares bid documents and works with other City departments to procure professional services and construction contracts. Reviews bids and recommends contract award for construction projects. Ensures that professional consultants provide appropriate services related to program and scope requirements of design projects. Communicate information with project stakeholders, architect/engineer/designer, contractor, vendors, user department, executive management, governmental regulatory bodies, and the public, for decision-making; attend meetings as necessary. Establishes project priorities and sets schedules for timely completion of construction projects. Develops, prepares, and monitors project budgets, submits justifications, and monitors and controls expenditures. Reviews and approves invoices from contractors. Monitors financial reports to ensure proper accounting of project expenditures. Work with the Assistant Director and other department leaders to develop long-range plans for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) through data analysis, investigation, and research. About the Department
The Department of General Services' mission is to support a thriving and environmentally sustainable Alexandria through safe, effective, and exceptional real estate and property management, and support services. Requirements:
Two-Year College Degree; three years of comprehensive project management experience in full life-cycle project management that includes three years’ experience in directing and leading technical project teams; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or closely related field; minimum of five years of experience in architecture, engineering, project management, construction management or related experience. Preferred Qualifications:
A Virginia Architectural, Professional Engineering license and/or, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Construction Management Certification a plus. Experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) disciplines a plus. This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to drug testing, criminal background. The Department of General Services (DGS) is a first response department and as such all DGS employees are deemed essential emergency personnel and may be required to report to work when the City government is open with liberal leave or closed during emergencies.
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