Construction Management Specialist (Full-Performance/Trainee)

Location: Arlington, VA, United States Department: Construction, Eng & Inspection Svcs

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.

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Construction Management Specialist to join the Maintenance Contract section of their Water, Sewer & Streets (WSS) Bureau. The employee in this role will manage multiple construction, renewal, and maintenance projects with a primary focus on street paving, concrete sidewalk replacement, and curb and gutter replacement. Responsibilities include contract administration, construction oversight, and field inspections to ensure projects meet plans, specifications, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

The Construction Management Specialist manages approximately half of the County’s $10 million annual paving program, supporting the maintenance of the County’s 1,055-lane-mile public street system. This position may be assigned to one or more of the following sections, with responsibility for projects ranging from approximately $25,000 to $5 million, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water infrastructure improvements. To learn more about the County’s paving program click here.  To learn more about water and sewer services provided click here and here.

Major Job Duties

Managing and overseeing all paving activities including, but not limited to pavement condition surveys, mill & overlay, full-depth asphalt restoration, slurry seal, microseal, and the installation of traffic calming devices, concrete sidewalk replacement, and curb and gutter replacement;

Evaluating and recommending repair or replacement methods for pavement and concrete infrastructure to include reading and interpreting construction drawings, technical specifications, and as-built plans to ensure accurate implementation in the field;

Communicating and responding to inquiries regarding project plans to civic associations, business improvement districts (BIDs), and property owners;

Coordinating project schedules with other adjacent County projects and external County projects (e.g. Washington Gas and/or development projects);

Maintaining and updating asset data, tasks, and work orders within the County’s Cartegraph asset management system;

Monitoring contractor performance to ensure timely completion, adherence to budgets, and compliance with contract specifications;

Assisting in the development of annual budgets for assigned program areas including managing all administrative and financial aspects of assigned projects;

Requesting and coordinating all required permits to include preparing and maintaining project documentation, progress reports, inspection records, and as-built drawings;

Performing physical labor in the field as necessary to assist with layout, measurements, inspections, and planning; and mowing / landscaping requests; and

Overseeing snow removal operations during winter.

Employee will be hired at either Full Performance or Trainee Level depending on qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Full Performance Level

Graduation from high school, technical school and/or a college program/courses in a related area, such as engineering, architecture or construction and management; and

Three years' experience in construction management, inspection, or contract administration on maintenance methods for asphalt, concrete, water or sewer systems.

Trainee Level

Graduation from high school, technical school and/or a college program/courses in a related area, such as engineering, architecture or construction and management; and

Two (2) years' experience in construction management, inspection, or contract administration on maintenance methods for water, or sewer systems.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates with an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field, and experience in one or more of the following:

Writing, negotiating, and interpreting contracts and/or funding program allocations;

Interpreting road, bridge, or utility construction plans, or construction plans in a related area;

Pavement design;

Wet utility rehabilitation and/or replacement;

Using MS Office Sute (e.g. Word, Excel, TEAMS), Asset Management Software (AMS), or Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) such as Cartegraph, SAP, PAVER, or Cityworks.

Preference may also be given to candidates with the following certification:

VDOT certification in asphalt, concrete, aggregate, erosion and sediment control.

Special Requirements

Additional work-related certifications may be required within twelve (12) months of hire, depending on the area of assignment.  These may include, but are not limited to:

First Aid and CPR

VDOT Asphalt Field Level I and II

NASSCO Pipeline Assessment

VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Safety

Confined Space Entry

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 selected candidate must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, and maintain, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Resume Requirement: A complet