The Smith Consulting Group has been retained by The City of Alexandria, VA to identify their next Stormwater Sr. Technical Project Manager.

 

Title: Stormwater Sr. Technical Project Manager.

The DPI Senior Technical Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, design and construction of complex capital infrastructure projects Project’s may include flood mitigation, stormwater management, water quality improvements, and design remediation of sanitary and combined sewer infrastructure. You must be able to utilize extensive project management experience to resolve critical issues on these complex projects. As steward of capital funds, you are expected to deliver projects to a standard worthy of public trust. You are expected to have a strong technical background in civil engineering, especially in drainage modeling and design. You must have a Virginia PE license or the ability to obtain one within a year. You must be able to organize, balance, coordinate, and execute multiple projects and competing assignments. All work is performed with considerable independence and judgement, while ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures.

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What’s in it for you?

• Work in one of the most historic areas of the nation-City of Alexandria, VA. three blocks from the waterfront!
• Professional community
• Ability to make a direct positive impact in the community.
• Work on exciting large-scale and complex projects from planning to construction
• Work with cutting-edge tools, such as modeling, optimization, and climate-resilient design, in projects involving stormwater management, combined sewers, stream restoration, and green infrastructure, sometimes in sites of historical significance.
• Work with a dynamic group of peers in a collaborative professional environment that supports creativity and welcomes new ideas, under the mentorship of Dr. Dan Medina, a well-known authority in water management in ultra urban environments.
• Flexible work environment with work-from-home flexibility (two days remote)
• No travel involved or selling required.
• Limited Overtime (OT) is required for this role. Comp time granted for after-hours public meetings.
• $2k+ a year in professional development from HR
• The Department of Project Implementation also provides support for training and conferences pertaining to professional development.
• Thriving and financially healthy municipal entity

 

 

 

FSLA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY:
The DPI Senior Technical Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the design and
construction of complex, high risk capital infrastructure projects. The employee will manage
municipal infrastructure projects that may include, flood mitigation, stormwater and water
quality improvements, sanitary sewer infrastructure, flood mitigation, roadway improvements,
transit projects, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and parks and recreation facilities. Able to
utilize extensive project management experience to resolve critical issues on complex projects.
As stewards of Capital funds, they are expected to deliver projects to a standard worthy of that
public trust. The employee is expected to have a strong technical background in civil engineering
or landscape architecture. Able to organize, balance, coordinate, and execute multiple projects
and competing assignments. Work is performed with considerable independence and
independent judgement, while ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Responsible for the delivery of capital projects, following project management best
practices and City procedures to achieve project objectives;
• Manages design project teams consisting of consultants, City planning, design, and
permitting staff, regulatory agencies, project sponsors, and City support staff to
ensure successful project delivery;
• Manages construction project teams, ensuring contract compliance and delivery of
projects to City expectations;
• Provides stewardship of Capital funds through appropriate budget development,
drafting
of effective procurement documents, disciplined management of contractors, and
adherence to contract and regulatory requirements;
• Manages stakeholders, engages the community, and presents information regarding
capital improvement projects to residents, outside agencies, senior staff, and City
officials;
• Responsible for managing projects within the scope, schedule, and budget
baseline.
• Monitors project progress, mitigate risk, and address adverse variances to baseline;

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SUMMARY:
The DPI Senior Technical Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the design and
construction of complex, high risk capital infrastructure projects. The employee will manage
municipal infrastructure projects that may include, flood mitigation, stormwater and water
quality improvements, sanitary sewer infrastructure, flood mitigation, roadway improvements,
transit projects, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and parks and recreation facilities. Able to
utilize extensive project management experience to resolve critical issues on complex projects.
As stewards of Capital funds, they are expected to deliver projects to a standard worthy of that
public trust. The employee is expected to have a strong technical background in civil engineering
or landscape architecture. Able to organize, balance, coordinate, and execute multiple projects
and competing assignments. Work is performed with considerable independence and
independent judgement, while ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Responsible for the delivery of capital projects, following project management best
practices and City procedures to achieve project objectives;
• Manages design project teams consisting of consultants, City planning, design, and
permitting staff, regulatory agencies, project sponsors, and City support staff to
ensure successful project delivery;
• Manages construction project teams, ensuring contract compliance and delivery of
projects to City expectations;
• Provides stewardship of Capital funds through appropriate budget development,
drafting
of effective procurement documents, disciplined management of contractors, and
adherence to contract and regulatory requirements;
• Manages stakeholders, engages the community, and presents information regarding
capital improvement projects to residents, outside agencies, senior staff, and City
officials;
• Responsible for managing projects within the scope, schedule, and budget
baseline.
• Monitors project progress, mitigate risk, and address adverse variances to baseline;

Attachment #2

 

 

Posted On: Monday, July 17, 2023