Engineering Project Manager - Design

Design - Engineering Project Manager

The selected candidate will manage complex capital improvement projects (i.e. bridges, roads, and drainage) through design and procurement phases and will have a strong working knowledge of roadway and stormwater design practices, working with a team of professionals to successfully deliver engineering projects within schedule and budget.
If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and want to make a difference for Chesapeake and its citizens, come and join our engineering team!
Essential Functions

• Oversees engineering designs for various types of transportation and stormwater projects with support from project engineers and/or consultants. Reviews for conformance with established engineering practices and local/state regulations.
• Manages the development of project contract documents, including construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Ensures compliance with all procurement regulations and contract provisions required for local and state/federal funding.
• Provides administrative control such as budgetary, scheduling, and quality control/quality assurance for all projects.
• Prepares, approves, evaluates, and maintains related contract information such as correspondence, reports, project invoices, contract modifications, proposals, and/or budgets.
• Coordinates project implementation by interacting with various internal and external agencies and makes recommendations for engineering and project success.
• Researches and negotiates techniques for project planning, accomplishment, and problem resolution.
• Assists with state/federal grant applications.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries and concerns for contractors, staff, the general public, and other organizational agencies.
• Attends or conducts staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.
• May serve on committees to represent the City of Chesapeake.

This position offers hybrid telework/in-office and/or flexible working options. The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in construction, civil engineering, or closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of six years of relevant, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards .

• A Virginia Professional Engineer license is required or a Professional Engineer license from another state with the ability to be licensed in Virginia within 6 months of employment under a reciprocity agreement.
• The Virginia DEQ SWM Plan Reviewer and/or Program Administrator certification is required within 12 months of employment.
• Additional State and/or City certification(s) may be required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional ( PMP ) certification is desired.