What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Project Manager position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Civil Engineering Project Manager
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division
PUB UTIL TECHNICAL
Requisition Number
2024595
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00 pm
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00 pm
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA City Hall, 306 Cedar RoaD
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE20
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$83,285 to $137,420 annual salary range for job class
Starting salary depends on experience, education, and qualifications
Starting salary depends on experience, education, and qualifications
Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting position as an Engineering Project Manager with a diverse, hardworking and talented group of people dedicated to serving customers?
Do you enjoy problem solving and helping others excel in the Engineering Department? If your answers are “Yes!” consider joining our Team in providing essential public services every day in Virginia’s second largest City!
As an Engineering Project Manager, you will lead the team of employees responsible for the review, approval and execution of the Department’s Capital Improvement Program.
The Engineering Project Manager is an advanced level supervisory management engineering position tasked with the responsibility of overseeing and performing technical, administrative, supervisory and complex professional engineering work for capital improvement projects to ensure technical competence and compliance with all current department, city, state and federal requirements.
Do you enjoy problem solving and helping others excel in the Engineering Department? If your answers are “Yes!” consider joining our Team in providing essential public services every day in Virginia’s second largest City!
As an Engineering Project Manager, you will lead the team of employees responsible for the review, approval and execution of the Department’s Capital Improvement Program.
The Engineering Project Manager is an advanced level supervisory management engineering position tasked with the responsibility of overseeing and performing technical, administrative, supervisory and complex professional engineering work for capital improvement projects to ensure technical competence and compliance with all current department, city, state and federal requirements.
The selected candidate for Engineering Project Manager will manage, supervise, and participate in a wide range of projects and activities in addition to representing the Public Utilities Department to outside agencies and customers.
Typical tasks for the Engineering Project Manager include the following:
- Manages assigned activities within the Capital Improvements Program.
- Assists with the planning, directing, supervision, and coordination of departmental operations; oversees and participates in the development of departmental strategic plans; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
- Determines scope of engineering projects; prepares Request for Proposal (RFP); coordinates the bidding process for assigned projects; oversees and participates in the assembly and preparation of bid documents including drawings, calculations, specifications, plans and support materials; assures bid documents, notifications, awards and related materials are distributed to appropriate contractors, outside agencies, and personnel according to established time lines; evaluates and recommends professional engineering consultants and contracts awards.
- Coordinates Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provides staff assistance to the Engineering Manager; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Assists with the preparation of operating and capital improvement budgets and control of expenditures.
- Performs complex engineering design; prepares plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and sketches pertinent to public utilities construction projects.
- Leads an engineering team in the design and completion of complex engineering projects; serves as project manager for assigned complex and major engineering projects. Provides infrastructure master planning analysis and project planning support.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
If this sounds like a good fit, please apply for this exciting position in the City of Chesapeake.
The CITY that truly CARES for its residents!
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#CivilEngineerManager
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If this sounds like a good fit, please apply for this exciting position in the City of Chesapeake.
The CITY that truly CARES for its residents!
#CivilEngineer
#CivilEngineerManager
#Engineer
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 the City Driving Standards.
Professional Engineer [PE] License is 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.
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 the City Driving Standards.
Professional Engineer [PE] License is 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
PE License Required
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
02/24/2025
Job Close Date
03/18/2025
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Sitting
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Walking
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting
No Response
Lifting Amount
N/A
Carrying
No Response
Carrying Weight
N/A
Pushing/Pulling
No Response
Pushing/Pulling Weight
N/A
Reaching
No Response
Handling
No Response
Fine Dexterity
No Response
Kneeling
No Response
Crouching
No Response
Crawling
No Response
Bending
No Response
Twisting
No Response
Climbing
No Response
Balancing
No Response
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
No Response
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Protective Equipment Required
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
N = Never
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
N = Never
Extreme Temperatures
N = Never
Noise and Vibration
N = Never
Fumes and Odors
N = Never
Wetness/Humidity
N = Never
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Emergency Situations
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
No
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $83,285 - $137,420
