Building Branch Manager (Project Coordinator)

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! You will be working as a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Rec Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level. Under the general direction of the assistant division director directs the building branch in all phases of park development. Directs and oversees a group of engineers responsible for developing recenters, parks, and park facilities utilizing a life cycle project management model (scoping, designing, contracting, permitting, bidding, and constructing). Develops and implements innovative methods for designing, permitting and constructing that reduces cost and time of delivery. Works with the Board of Supervisors, the Park Authority Board, interested stakeholders, the county attorney's office, school board, purchasing and supply management, and other supporting county agencies to implement assigned park projects.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Actively participates in the planning, supervision, and coordination of major and/or sensitive construction or land acquisition projects;
• Provides supervision, guidance, and training to subordinate technical staff;
• Confers with County attorneys, County and State agencies, architects, engineers, staff members, and contractors regarding the progress of construction and/or acquisition projects, code compliance, and securing of permits;
• Reviews construction plans and specifications, shop drawings, insurance claims, payment requisitions, and inspection reports;
  Processes easements for utilities;
• Reviews cost estimates, cost studies, approves and administers contracts;
• Oversees inspection procedures and assignments;
• Ensures conformance to state, county and agency procurement regulations and policies;
• Ensures compliance with federal and state, requirements on grant funded projects;
• Compiles facts and prepares reports and correspondence including Board items and presentations;
• Attends public hearings;
• Assists in the preparation of the agency budget.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Attends public hearings;
• Assists in the preparation of the agency budget;
• Knowledge of modern construction practices and methods;
• Knowledge of the theories and practices of civil engineering;
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations governing land acquisition, construction, condemnation proceedings, and contracts;
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, assign and evaluate the work of professional and support staff in a complex, highly interactive work environment;
• Ability to direct programs requiring coordination with other governmental agencies, private developers, lending institutions and citizen organizations;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to structure, prepare and deliver concise, understandable presentations on complex issues;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials and representatives of public, private sector and community organizations;
• Ability to review and analyze construction plans and specifications;
• Ability to enforce contractual specifications;
• Ability to train and supervise subordinates.
  

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 an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, or a related field, and six years of progressively responsible experience in or affiliated with land planning and/or redevelopment, engineering or architecture, or management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience that includes a combination of related engineering, landscape design and design in the construction field. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's license (required)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to hear and respond to typical construction site alarms and verbal safety warnings. Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Ability to operate county vehicle. Ability to safely climb ladders (up to 15 feet or more per floor), including navigating multiple floors on construction sites. Ability to walk across uneven terrain, including active construction sites. All duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodation. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.