Design/Construction Project Manager/Sr. (Assistant Storm Water Engineer) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4814323) Apply  Design/Construction Project Manager/Sr. (Assistant Storm Water Engineer) Salary $73,368.00 - $119,737.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 12853 Department Public Works Division Storm Water Management Opening Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date 2/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The Department of Public Works is seeking an employee with advanced supervisory, professional civil engineering and project management, and budget management experience to fill the Assistant Storm Water Engineer position. This position is essential to the engineering design and construction management for large scale municipal infrastructure and capital improvement projects (CIP). The Department of Public Works builds, maintains, and operates the physical facilities that support and enhance the lives of Norfolk’s citizens, businesses and visitors, including the City’s Storm Water System, Street Network and Waste Management and Recycling Systems. The Department is comprised of 8 divisions that function collectively to make your commute safe and efficient, your neighborhood more attractive, and the streets and sidewalks clean and well-maintained. Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to: + Serves as an Assistant Storm Water Engineer, providing technical expertise and coordination of both Capital and Operational/Maintenance projects. + Offers leadership to engineering, project management, site plan review, construction inspection, GIS and miss utility marking staff. Coaches staff members, assigns duties and priorities, manages schedules, and completes performance reviews. + Manages and tracks the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget. Develops CIP budget requests. Plans long range project execution. Grants management may also be required. + Manages projects by scheduling meetings, coordinating with stakeholders, providing technical reviews of plans and specifications, maintaining project status reports, managing budgets, negotiating contract modifications, conducting field investigations, planning schedules, documenting inspections, and processing payments. + Coordinates project scope, needs, and requirements with both internal and external stakeholders through meetings, discussions, the media, or other outreach venues. + Manages the administration of contracts associated with engineering and environmental projects by developing contract specifications, negotiating contract terms, amending contracts, developing and reviewing cost estimates, reviewing and approving invoices, and ensuring schedules are met. + Manages the preparation of construction drawings and specifications to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest degree of quality with available resources. + Serves on committees and provides technical expertise associated with flood reduction and water quality improvement. + Provides technical support to Operational and Environmental staff. + Supervises and participates in the investigation/evaluation of problems in the field and determines the most cost-effective engineering solution. + Represents the division in meetings with architectural & engineering firms, consultants, contractors, civic leagues, elected officials, federal and state regulators, and the public, as well as with departmental and other City employees. May also be required to represent the City on regional planning committees. + Must be able to accurately read and interpret legal contracts, regulations, permits, ordinances, specifications, design plans, engineering reports, computations, and construction drawings. + Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing with an array of individuals ranging from professional, management level staff to field crews; and can quickly and accurately give and receive instructions. + Must be able to function in an office environment: sitting, walking, standing, talking, writing, reading, and using office equipment. + Must also be able to function in the field by walking or driving to various types of sites to perform analyses, or project management functions. Must be able to stand on rough terrain for extended periods, climb up and down ladders and stairways, bend/stoop to inspect processes or materials, and work in confined spaces. + Requires full use of the senses of hearing and sight to avoid equipment, traffic, open excavations or other hazardous conditions. Education/Experience Work requires specialized knowledge in a 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, architect or construction. Two years experience in the lead role in managing the design and /or construction of a large, complex construction project. Requires in-depth knowledge of civil engineering. Additional Preferred Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering; Master’s degree is preferred. Preferred candidate will have a professional licensure. Additional Information & Requirements Must possess a valid Driver’s License. Work Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; 40 hours per week every week; This position may require the candidate to respond to after-hour emergencies. Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 03 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 04 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. 05 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + Less than High School Diploma/Equivalency + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or higher 06 This position requires a degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering or engineering technology from an accredited University. Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in one of these fields? + Yes + No 07 What best describes your engineering certification level? + No Certification + Engineer In Training (EIT) or equivalent certification + Professional Engineer (PE) certification + Other Professional Certification 08 Which best describes your years of experience with engineering or construction? + Less than 5 years + 5-7 years + 7-10 years + Greater than 10 years 09 How many years of experience do you have functioning as the lead role in managing the design and/or construction of a large, complex infrastructure projects? + Less than 2 years + 2-5 years + Greater than 5 years 10 How many years of experience do you supervising engineering and technical staff? + Less than 2 years + 2-5 years + Greater than 5 years 11 What computer software do you have proficiency utilizing? (Candidates may be a given a skill assessment at time of interview). Check all that apply. + Microsoft Word or equivalent + Microsoft Excel or equivalent + Geographic Information System (GIS) + Database Management Systems (Ex: Hansen, City Works, Maximo) + Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 12 Do you have a valid driver’s license? Selected candidates will be required to provide a DMV record, less than 30 days old, at the interview. + Yes + No 13 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran Required Question Employer City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email