Engineer IV (Non-Merit)

The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), Capital Facilities (CAP), in Fairfax County is seeking an architect, civil engineer, structural engineer, mechanical engineer or electrical engineer acting as the owner's representative for capital construction and renovation projects including buildings, sitework, utilities, landscaping, electric vehicle charging station infrastructure, demolition and renewal. This position serves as a construction manager for all phases of construction administration for complex building projects from contract document preparation through post construction. This position manages all aspects of construction procurement methods, such as construction contracts, task orders and purchase orders to ensure quality, timely delivery, and cost effectiveness of the project. This position resides in the Building Design and Construction Division, Building Construction Branch. Learn more about us.

Responsibilities include performing all aspects of construction contract award and administration. Serves as primary point of construction related contact with the contractor, designer, and other agencies. Issues and maintains all project related correspondence/documentation to the contractor. Evaluates pre-qualification requirements for prospective bidders, prepares final bid documents, conducts pre-bid meetings, and analyzes safety records. Prepares NIPs and contract award documentation. Conducts pre-construction and routine construction progress meetings. Reviews and approves contractor payments, reviews proposed change orders for entitlement, prepares cost estimates, negotiates change orders, reviews shop drawings, ensures timely and appropriate RFI responses, and issues field orders and RFP's. Routinely visits site to ensure construction quality control and conformance to construction documents. Tracks CPM schedule prepared and updated by the contractor. Coordinates all aspects of project close-out activities, including but not limited to, punch list, training, O&M/As-builts, bond/permit release, final completion, and end of warranty inspections.

DPWES is a comprehensive organization working to improve and enhance the lives of the county's 1.1 million residents. The DPWES working environment fosters innovative thinking, collaboration between agencies and the public, and further develops employee's skills through training, education, and mentoring. DPWES designs, implements, and maintains capital projects, while protecting our natural resources.

*NOTE: This position may not exceed 1,560 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are eligible for limited employee benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage, and participation in flexible spending programs, but are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.

TO APPLY: Email your resume to building@fairfaxcounty.gov.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus, four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license.