What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Manager position at City of Alexandria?
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 Technical Project Manager position.
What we do and how we do it is driven by our 4 Guiding Principles:
- Aligning the work we do with our strategic plan
- Executing against our strategy and ensuring accountability for our results
- Promoting and encouraging a culture of leadership and ownership at all levels of the organization
- Promoting a culture of service excellence, creativity and entrepreneurship
The City’s public buildings play a pivotal role in delivering critical services to Alexandria’s residents, visitors, and the 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. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Project Manager to join our team and to oversee mid-to-large-sized, complex capital projects for the City’s public buildings portfolio. The candidate will work closely with the Assistant Director of Capital Projects to support the Capital Division’s operations through long-range planning, budget oversight, quality control, and staff mentorship. The ideal candidate will bring a robust blend of technical expertise, design and planning background, sustainability knowledge, leadership skills, and project management acumen. This role requires a licensed professional—such as an architect, engineer, or urban planner—with a minimum of eight years of relevant experience. If you excel at managing intricate projects, delivering exceptional results, and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, we want to hear from you.
What You Should Bring
The ideal candidate will have an active professional license as an architect, engineer, or urban planner, coupled with at least eight years of experience managing mid-to-large-scale capital projects. You should have a deep understanding of the project lifecycle, including technical design principles and construction processes, and be adept at identifying and addressing risks proactively. We’re looking for well-rounded experience working on a wide range of public facilities, including municipal, office, historic, civic, and community spaces. Additionally, the candidate should have experience integrating sustainability, resiliency, environmental, and community goals in prior work. Exceptional leadership and communication skills are essential, as this role requires managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with proficiency in project management and technical tools like Smartsheet’s, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam or AutoCAD, will ensure your success in this position.
The Opportunity – Examples of Work
- Lead and manage all phases of mid-to-large-sized capital projects, from initiation through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
- Act as project liaison and 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.
- Oversee design reviews, technical specifications, and engineering or architectural requirements to ensure compliance with industry and City standards, codes, and environmental regulations.
- Develop and manage project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and monitor financial performance throughout project execution.
- Where necessary, pursue grant funding in partnership with the Assistant Director and other department leaders for future projects.
- Identify potential risks, conduct mitigation planning, and resolve issues promptly to minimize impact on project objectives.
- Prepare contract/bid documents, bid addenda and review/recommend bids.
- Provide mentorship and oversight to junior project managers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring the successful execution of assigned projects.
- Develop and maintain standards and guidelines for General Services focused on project management, facility specifications, quality control, and other tools to support delivering project excellence and to improve facility stewardship and to achieve sustainability goals.
- Work with the Assistant Director and other department leaders to develop long-range plans for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
- Performs related work as required.
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. General Services exemplifies excellence by fostering a culture of leadership and teamwork, continuous improvement, quality customer service and management, responsible investment, innovative solutions, and sustainability.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture; (8) years of related experience in a position as a Professional Engineer or Landscape Architect of which, three (3) years as a project manager; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Professional Engineer or Landscape Architect licensure required.
Master’s degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field. Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PgMP) and/or Construction Management (e.g., CCM, CCAM). Experience with public buildings, urban settings, or large-scale and long-range, complex projects. Familiarity with sustainability practices and green building standards. Demonstrated success in managing multiple concurrent projects. Deep knowledge of procurement procedures working in local, state or Federal Government environment. Prior Alexandria experience is a plus. A professional license in Architecture, Engineering, Planning or equivalent is preferred.
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 or emergency personnel and maybe required to report to work when the City government is open with liberal leave or closed during emergencies.
Salary : $97,010 - $170,720
