Construction/Maintenance Project Manager I, Fairfax, VA, United States

Construction/Maintenance Project Manager I

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Salary : $75,474.26 - $125,790.50 Annually Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA Job Type: FT Salary W BN Job Number: 25-01569 Department: Facilities Management Opening Date: 08/16/2025 Closing Date: 8/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade: S26 Posting Type: Open to General Public

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This position plans and directs multiple concurrent capital renewal and non-capital projects and construction activities for one or more of the following fields: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, conveyance systems (elevator, escalator), life safety systems, generator systems, building envelope systems, site civil and structural elements, interior space renovations, and other specialty projects (typically user agency driven).

Primary responsibilities are to ensure the timely completion of projects assigned consistent with quality standards of the Facilities Management Department (FMD) and industry standards, as well as, ensuring projects are financially and operationally viable and completed in a cost-efficient manner. Responsible for capital renewal and other assigned projects from inception, design, award, construction and through warranty period. Plans, monitors, schedules, budgets, coordinates and manages the work of consultants and/or construction contractors carrying out construction projects; and performs related duties as required. Manages contracts, develops construction project scope of work, quick bid documents, and ensures projects achieve required goals and objectives within established budgets. Interprets construction plans and specifications, works with inhouse, and contracted architectural and engineering staff to manage the submittal approval process, and ensures project compliance with federal, state and county codes as well as, industry standards. Works under the guidance and general direction of a Project Coordinator for Construction and/or Division Director of Design, Engineering and Construction.

Note: Incumbent is considered emergency essential. Flexible working schedule is required as well as overtime, call-back, and on-call. Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Environmental or Life Sciences, Construction Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management or related field; Plus, four years of progressively responsible experience in the supervision or management of construction or maintenance projects related to assigned program area, including at least two years of experience in contract administration.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Five or more years demonstrated history as the Lead Project Manager directly responsible and accountable for the design and construction for the replacement of full commercial building systems in occupied buildings greater than 100,000 gross sq. ft. per building to include low rise and high rise (5 stories of more) buildings with individual project budgets over $1M involving multiple trades. Experience managing commercial building projects duties including direct oversight and project management of all the following: building envelopes, life safety systems, conveying systems, interior renovations, civil, and structural elements. Five or more years demonstrated history in the full performance responsibility for a portfolio of complex commercial building systems replacement projects in occupied commercial facilities including but not limited to: day-to-day onsite construction project management and oversight, development of contracts, authoring scope of work, financial oversight, submittal approval, RFI responses, construction quality, safety performance, oversight of quality metrics and quality performance, contractor selection and oversight, oversight of project documentation and project schedule, and risk mitigation. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to access tight spaces, crawl, and reach. Must be able to access facility equipment and equipment rooms. Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, balance, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Must be able to climb up 12 ft step ladders and extension ladders, fixed wall and roof mount ladders, and cage ladders up to 35 ft as well as climb stairs and scaffolding 5 stories. Must be able to effectively work for extended periods to perform indoor or outdoor work during varying, extreme, and other adverse weather and temperature conditions. Must be able to wear and physically complete necessary tasks while wearing OSHA approved and required Personal Protective Equipment to include but not limited to safety shoes, safety gloves, hardhat, safety clothing, respirator. Must communicate with others verbally and in writing. Must drive a motor vehicle. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include written exercise, skills exercise, and presentation.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39% of residents speak a language other than English at home and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Group Term Life Insurance Long Term Disability LiveWell Program Flexible Spending Programs Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!) Paid Holidays Contributory Retirement Plan Deferred Compensation Employee Assistance Program Employees' Child Care Center Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

For additional details please visit the Non-Merit Positions Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Flexible Spending Program Deferred Compensation

Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year. No benefits

What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Less than 12th grade High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree. Less than 45 quarter hours 45 to less than 90 quarter hours 90 to less than 135 quarter hours 135 to less than 180 quarter hours 180 or more quarter hours Less than 30 semester hours 30 to less than 60 semester hours 60 to less than 90 semester hours 90 to less than 120 semester hours 120 or more semester hours Not applicable

Please indicate your area(s) of study or major(s)/minor(s) towards a degree. Check all that apply. Civil engineering Landscape architecture Environmental or life sciences Construction management Business administration Facilities management Other (related field) Other (non-related field) Not Applicable

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable". 05

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license? Yes No

How many years of full-time equivalent professional progressively responsible experience in the supervision or management of construction or maintenance projects related to assigned program area? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight years or more

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in contract administration? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have as the Lead Project Manager directly responsible and accountable for the design and construction for the replacement of full commercial building systems in occupied buildings greater than 100,000 gross sq. ft. per building to include low rise and high rise (5 stories of more) buildings with individual project budgets over $1M involving multiple trades? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have managing commercial building projects duties including direct oversight and project management? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years

Please indicate the types of commercial building projects you have experience with direct oversight and project management. Check all that apply. Building envelopes Life safety systems Conveying systems Interior renovations Civil and structural elements None of the above

Please indicate which of the following duties/responsibilities you have at least 5 years of experience with on complex building systems replacement projects in occupied commercial facilities. Check all that apply. Day-to-day onsite construction project management and oversight Development of contracts Authoring scope of work Financial oversight Submittal approval RFI responses Construction quality Safety performance Oversight of quality metrics and quality performance Contractor selection and oversight Oversight of project documentation and project schedule Risk mitigation None of the above

This position is considered "essential," which requires the incumbent to report to work regardless of the county's operating status (open or closed). Are you able to report to work in time of weather emergencies? Yes No

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Location:: Fairfax, VA, United States
Job Type:: FullTime
Category:: Management Occupations

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