Facilities Project Specialist

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 Facilities Management Bureau within the Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Facilities Project Specialist to perform senior project management duties which include managing the design and construction phases for replacement of equipment and building shell components of County buildings, which may include major renovation projects.  The County building projects include libraries, community and recreation centers, fire stations, maintenance facilities and office buildings.

Major Job Duties:

• Developing project management plans and documents including capital budget estimates, schedules, and defining the scope of work;
• Developing scopes of works (SOW) for design and construction contractor selection including preparing solicitations (RFP’s and RFQ’s) and managing the construction contractor selection process;
• Preparing Invitation to Bid (ITB) for construction services, coordinating reviews with stakeholders, conducting pre-bid meetings, responding to bidder RFI’s, evaluating bids received, and making formal recommendations for contract award;
• Managing full lifecycle of the project design and construction phases and ensuring projects are within budget and in compliance with standards, project specifications, and local, state and federal regulations;
• Reviewing and approving change orders and resolving issues related to field conditions discovered during construction;
• Managing the project budget, including allocations of contingency, impact of approved and potential change orders, and approving progress payments; and
• Performing project close-out actions such as the punch list, commissioning, inspections, final permits, final project reports and providing follow-up actions as required during the warranty period.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in collaborating with internal/external stakeholders, have a deep wealth of knowledge in project management to include planning and scheduling, and have strong time management skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an architecture, engineering, construction project management or a related field;
• Significant experience in project management and administration as facilities engineer or construction project manager; and
• Experience managing the design and construction of replacement mechanical systems and building shell components or renovated municipal, industrial, or commercial facilities.

Substitution(s): Additional directly related experience can substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates in possession of one or more of the following;

• Managing design and construction contracts;
• Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam or similar PDF document handler software;
• Blueprint reading and drafting software such as Autodesk AutoCAD; and/or
• Quality control and assurance.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia or state with reciprocity;
• Project Management Professional (PMP);
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM); and/or
• OSHA Safety Certified.

Special Requirements

Resume Requirement: A complete application includes a resume. Please attach your resume to the application and verify that the details of your application provide further evidence of your experience and qualifications as displayed on your resume.

Cover Letter: Please attach a cover letter or use the supplemental question section to describe your experience in construction project management or facilities engineering, including managing the design and construction of replacement mechanical systems, building shell components, or renovations of municipal, industrial, or commercial facilities.

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: Applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a vali