Acting Manager Construction at Fairfax Water – Fairfax, Virginia

Under limited supervision of the Director, Planning and Engineering, manages the construction of civil, electrical, mechanical and control systems of public water supply facilities. Plans, directs, coordinates and manages engineering consultants, contractors, agents directing contractors, and a group of professional and sub-professional engineering personnel.

• Oversees and guides review of engineering design drawings and specifications at various stages of completion for the purpose of ensuring:
  • Constructability and construction sequencing to maintain system operating requirements.
  • Quality and cost effectiveness of designs.
• Oversees consultants and staff efforts to identify and mitigate potential sources of project delay and scope growth during the construction phase.
• Informs and advises the Director, Planning and Engineering of any construction issues with potential cost, schedule, or operational impacts.
• Develops risk mitigation strategies for construction projects with emphasis on bringing quality projects online on time and within budget.
• Negotiates and prepares contract Work Orders, Change Orders, Contract Amendments and Final Payments to contractors and consultants supporting construction activities.
• Prepares and delivers reports and presentations on construction related issues to executive management and the Board of Directors.
• Oversees construction inspection by internal staff and consultants to ensure compliance with contract documents and other project requirements.
• Reviews, evaluates and expedites the resolution of claims and problem areas reported from site representatives and personal observations.
• Reviews and approves interim payments to contractors and engineering consultants.
• Reviews, interprets and analyzes consultant and contractor schedules for accuracy, constructability and acceptance.
• Assists with the implementation of construction-related safety standards.
• Coordinates the interaction between Construction Department and other Departments within Fairfax Water and outside agencies.
• Coordinates planned outages with Fairfax Water Production, Transmission and Distribution staff, other utilities and customers.
• Investigates and resolves citizen complaints concerning construction activities.
• Supervises departmental construction engineering staff: Chief Construction Engineer, Supervisors, Engineering Inspection, and Supervisor, Construction Records.

• Graduation from college with a degree in civil engineering or related degree and ten years progressively responsible professional experience in the construction of large public water supply and related facilities. Experience should include a minimum of three years supervising staff in construction, managing construction engineering consulting contracts, and construction contract administration and management.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or ability to obtain through reciprocity within six months of employment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practice of civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering relating to the construction of public water supply and related facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of construction contract administration and management.
• Proven ability to negotiate construction contract amendments and change orders.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and facilitate consensus.
• Thorough knowledge of methods and procedures used in inspection and testing of construction materials and workmanship.
• Thorough knowledge of safety regulations and accident prevention procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the work of professional and technical engineering personnel.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, contract documents and prepare reports.
• Ability to prepare and present information to senior management, the Fairfax Water Board and the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with public officials, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to utilize a personal computer and knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.).

• Must pass a background investigation
• Possession of a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.
• Fairfax Water does not provide work sponsorship.