Assistant Project Manager Transportation

Posting number: 04033

Department: Capital Construction

Job classification: Assistant Project Manager

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Transportation

Summary

Join a team that is transforming transportation infrastructure in one of Virginia’s fastest-growing communities. Stafford County Government is seeking a motivated and driven Assistant Project Manager to help deliver high-impact transportation projects that improve mobility, safety and quality of life for residents and visitors. From roadway improvements and intersection upgrades to pedestrian enhancements and complex infrastructure initiatives, this position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects from concept through construction while collaborating with engineers, contractors, public agencies and community stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional looking to grow their career in transportation engineering, construction management and project delivery within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

This position performs professional work related to the design, construction and management of multiple transportation projects. The Assistant Project Manager supports the successful delivery of projects by assisting with project coordination, construction oversight, budget tracking, consultant management and stakeholder communication. Work is performed under general supervision with opportunities for increased responsibility and professional development.

The hiring salary range for this position is $32.50/hour to $44.69/hour based on experience.
The full salary range for this position is $32.50/hour to $56.88/hour to provide opportunity for growth and development.

Examples of duties

*Performs field and office support for the planning, design and construction of infrastructure improvements and assists senior project management with the completion of various records and applications and coordinates with other departments and agencies;
*Serves senior project management staff on specialized tasks as assigned, coordinates meetings and maintains schedules, attends meetings in order to take minutes or as an office representative, schedules and coordinates inspections, meetings, conferences, etc.
*Coordinates and assists with processing budgetary and other financial data, processes payment requests and invoices from contractors;
*Reviews and analyzes assigned procurement requisitions;
*Assists with determination of the most appropriate method of procurement to be utilized for the source selection of high profile and complex construction projects, goods, and services; coordinates, assists, researches, analyzes and develops scopes of work, specifications, evaluation methods, and criteria for development of IFB's and RFP's for construction, goods, and services contracts;
*Assists with budget preparation, submits certifications for reimbursements, monitors expenditures and revenues, prepares purchase orders and field purchase orders for all departmental expenses;
*Prepares and maintains a variety of office files, accounts and other records, assists with budget process, compiles information and verifies data, prepares financial, statistical and project status reports, spreadsheets and papers;
*Enters a variety of data into computer, verifies statistical and other records for accuracy and completeness, enters and retrieves sensitive and restricted information into computer system;
*Maintains records and files, prepares maps, develops and maintains database for construction record documents, assists consulting engineers and citizens in finding record information;
*Coordinates with consulting engineers and other county departments in the exchange of record data, researches real estate records for land acquisition and records maintenance purposes;
*Prepares, records, and files digital and hard copy as-built construction documents, easement plats, and other record instruments;
*Consults with senior project management staff concerning current and future needs, researches and implements new technology and IT programs to enhance the functionality of the office;
*Collaborates with various County Departments (Budget & Finance, Purchasing, County Attorney, Human Resources, Information Technology);
*Coordinates events and meetings with various Regional and State agencies and organizations such as GWRC, FAMPO, VDOT, and VAMWA;
*Performs related tasks as required

Qualifications

General knowledge of principles and practices of project management, particularly, construction and transportation project management; detailed knowledge of administrative support functions including procurement and budgeting; ability to present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective work