City of Norfolk
Senior Project Manager - Structural & Waterfront
City of Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The Department of Public Works Design Division plays a critical role in building new facilities and infrastructure as well as renewing and modernizing our vintage ones. We are an energetic and collaborative group of professionals in architecture and interior design and civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering. Our projects include a wide variety of public buildings and venues, and development of parks, streetscapes, coastal and waterfront structures that are both integral and iconic to the Hampton Roads region. An exciting assortment of upcoming projects includes Renovations to the historic Chrysler Hall, Scope Arena Seating Expansion and Amenities Improvements, Half Moone Cruise Operations and Terminal Enhancements, and brand new facilities such as the new Maury High School, a Recreation/Library Facility with aquatics features, East Bute Street Parking Garage, Norfolk Animal Care Facility, and a Public Safety Facility, as well as a host of bridge and waterfront projects, parks improvements, and streetscape and drainage improvements.
The Design Division is looking to add an array of eager and talented professionals to our team to embark on an ambitious Capital Improvement Program approved by our City Council. We manage projects from cradle to grave, through design, procurement, and construction. We are seeking project managers with backgrounds in civil, structural, mechanical/electrical, and construction engineering, and architecture/interiors, as well as other specialists in construction and procurement/contracting, to join our vibrant team in delivering high quality facilities to our citizens and visitors.
Note: The following description is for one of the positions being recruited, but please also search for other openings in the Public Works Design Division and apply for any position that suits your background and interests! Note that each position for which you are interested must have its own application submitted (an application for one does not apply to other positions).
The Public Works Design Division is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager that provides project management for structural and waterfront projects including bridges, bulkheads, piers, shoreline improvements, parking garages and other structures. Coordinates design and construction projects with other Departments, consultants, and agencies. Performs assessments on damaged and deteriorated structures. Provides calculations and designs for small projects. Investigates and recommends solutions to construction field problems.
Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $73,368-$84,373Essential functions include but are not limited to:Manages and leads the design process by planning schedules and budgets, implements approved construction programs, coordinates design work with other city departments and outside agencies, and community representatives approves drawings and specifications prepared by consultants for large construction projects.Manages construction document preparation by preparing drawings and specifications for bidding and construction purposes, monitors the production of architectural and engineering drawings and calculates cost estimates.Manages contracts by procuring services of architectural and engineering firms, negotiates, prepares and manages consultant contracts, reviews and approves invoices for design services, prepares amendments to contracts and monitors consultants for adherence to the schedule and budget.Manages the construction administration of selected projects, including inspection of construction activities, review of project schedules, coordination of design changes, review of change order proposals, and processing of contract documents and invoices.Acts as an architectural or engineering consultant by serving on committees and provides technical expertise in design, construction, operations, or maintenance related issues.Acts as the City and/or Departmental representative on assigned projects. Advises the affected Department of best practices, estimates budget and best course of action on Departmental project. Works to ensure projects are completed in the most timely and cost-effective manner.Prepares written documentation of project status, manages project budgets, makes presentations to City Council and other city officials, and community and business groups and individuals.Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Over five years’ experience in engineering, architecture or construction. Two years of experience in lead role managing the design and construction of a large, complex construction project. In-depth knowledge of civil, structural, construction, or related field.
Professional licensure or certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or ability to receive reciprocity) in engineering or related technical field is preferred.
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus.#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Department of Public Works Design Division plays a critical role in building new facilities and infrastructure as well as renewing and modernizing our vintage ones. We are an energetic and collaborative group of professionals in architecture and interior design and civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering. Our projects include a wide variety of public buildings and venues, and development of parks, streetscapes, coastal and waterfront structures that are both integral and iconic to the Hampton Roads region. An exciting assortment of upcoming projects includes Renovations to the historic Chrysler Hall, Scope Arena Seating Expansion and Amenities Improvements, Half Moone Cruise Operations and Terminal Enhancements, and brand new facilities such as the new Maury High School, a Recreation/Library Facility with aquatics features, East Bute Street Parking Garage, Norfolk Animal Care Facility, and a Public Safety Facility, as well as a host of bridge and waterfront projects, parks improvements, and streetscape and drainage improvements.
The Design Division is looking to add an array of eager and talented professionals to our team to embark on an ambitious Capital Improvement Program approved by our City Council. We manage projects from cradle to grave, through design, procurement, and construction. We are seeking project managers with backgrounds in civil, structural, mechanical/electrical, and construction engineering, and architecture/interiors, as well as other specialists in construction and procurement/contracting, to join our vibrant team in delivering high quality facilities to our citizens and visitors.
Note: The following description is for one of the positions being recruited, but please also search for other openings in the Public Works Design Division and apply for any position that suits your background and interests! Note that each position for which you are interested must have its own application submitted (an application for one does not apply to other positions).
The Public Works Design Division is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager that provides project management for structural and waterfront projects including bridges, bulkheads, piers, shoreline improvements, parking garages and other structures. Coordinates design and construction projects with other Departments, consultants, and agencies. Performs assessments on damaged and deteriorated structures. Provides calculations and designs for small projects. Investigates and recommends solutions to construction field problems.
Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $73,368-$84,373Essential functions include but are not limited to:Manages and leads the design process by planning schedules and budgets, implements approved construction programs, coordinates design work with other city departments and outside agencies, and community representatives approves drawings and specifications prepared by consultants for large construction projects.Manages construction document preparation by preparing drawings and specifications for bidding and construction purposes, monitors the production of architectural and engineering drawings and calculates cost estimates.Manages contracts by procuring services of architectural and engineering firms, negotiates, prepares and manages consultant contracts, reviews and approves invoices for design services, prepares amendments to contracts and monitors consultants for adherence to the schedule and budget.Manages the construction administration of selected projects, including inspection of construction activities, review of project schedules, coordination of design changes, review of change order proposals, and processing of contract documents and invoices.Acts as an architectural or engineering consultant by serving on committees and provides technical expertise in design, construction, operations, or maintenance related issues.Acts as the City and/or Departmental representative on assigned projects. Advises the affected Department of best practices, estimates budget and best course of action on Departmental project. Works to ensure projects are completed in the most timely and cost-effective manner.Prepares written documentation of project status, manages project budgets, makes presentations to City Council and other city officials, and community and business groups and individuals.Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Over five years’ experience in engineering, architecture or construction. Two years of experience in lead role managing the design and construction of a large, complex construction project. In-depth knowledge of civil, structural, construction, or related field.
Professional licensure or certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or ability to receive reciprocity) in engineering or related technical field is preferred.
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus.#J-18808-Ljbffr