Facilities Project Specialist
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County's Facilities Management Bureau within the Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Facilities Project Specialist to perform senior project management duties which include administering and managing the design and construction phases for replacement of equipment and building shell components of County buildings, which may include major renovation projects. The County building projects include libraries, community and recreation centers, fire stations, maintenance facilities and office buildings.

Specific duties include:

* Developing project management plans and documents including capital budget estimates, schedules, and defining the scope of work.

* Developing scopes of works for design and construction contractor selection including preparing solicitations (RFP's and RFQ's) and construction contractor selection process;

* Preparing Invitation to Bid (ITB) for construction services, coordinating reviews with stakeholders, conducting pre-bid meetings, responding to bidder RFI's, evaluating bids received, and making formal recommendations for contract award;

* Managing full lifecycle of the project design and construction phases and ensuring projects are within budget and in compliance with standards, project specifications, and local, state and federal regulations;

* Reviewing and approving change orders and resolving issues related to field conditions discovered during construction;

* Managing the project budget, including allocations of contingency, impact of approved and potential change orders, and approving progress payments; and

* Performing project close-out actions such as the punch list, commissioning, inspections, final permits, final project reports and providing follow-up actions as required during the warranty period.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in collaborating with internal/external stakeholders, have a deep wealth of knowledge in project management to include planning and scheduling, and will also have strong time management skills.

Minimum:

* Bachelor's degree in an architecture, engineering, construction project management or a related field; and

* Significant and progressively responsible experience in construction project management, or facilities engineering, including managing the design and construction of replacement mechanical systems and building shell components or renovated municipal, industrial, or commercial facilities.

Substitution: Additional directly related experience can substitute for the education requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates in possession of one or more of the following experiences/licenses/certifications:

* Managing design and construction contracts;

* Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF document handler software;

* Blueprint reading and drafting software such as Autodesk AutoCAD; and/or

* Quality control and assurance.

Licenses/Certifications:

* Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia or another state with reciprocity;

* Project Management Professional (PMP);

* Certified Construction Manager (CCM); and/or

* OSHA Safety Certified.

Special Requirements

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Driver's License: The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid Driver License, or the ability to use alternative methods of transportation to perform duties at other locations. If the applicant possesses or acquires a license, they must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of their official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Economic Interest: Completion of the Commonwealth of Virginia Statement of Economic Interest form will be required of the successful candidate upon hire and annually thereafter.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Flexible work schedule and telework opportunities available upon supervisor approval. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter see resume as a response to the questions.

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

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