Assistant Construction And Maintenance Project Manager

Salary : $62,932.27 - $104,886.91 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 24-00245
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 01/27/2024
Closing Date: 2/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S23
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
Manages and coordinates commercial building Maintenance Projects; plans, monitors, schedules, and budgets, the work of vendors and/or construction contractors carrying out a portfolio of maintenance and small construction projects.
Develops project scope of work. Reviews work for compliance with federal, state and county codes. Provides quality control oversight for work in progress and ensures work meets budget, timeline and operational needs; ensures that required field inspections are conducted to verify compliance with Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, as well as other Commonwealth laws and regulations relating to construction projects. Identifies conflicts in construction process, evaluates possible solutions and their impact and communicates for immediate resolution. Develops estimates and verifies invoices for payment; participates in contract administration and negotiations. Reviews details of project documents, drawings, and specifications to make sure all requirements are met. Continuously monitors and documents vendor and contractor field performance. Ensures complete and accurate project documentation; prepares reports, studies and evaluations on contracts and bid documents. Administers blanket purchase orders for maintenance and repair contracts. Plans, monitors, schedules, and coordinates the work of vendors and contractors carrying out repair, preventive maintenance and minor improvement projects and performs related duties as required. Works under the direction and supervision of the immediate supervisor and/or the Division Director of Operations and Maintenance.
Note: This position is considered emergency essential. Flexible working schedule is required as well as overtime, call-back, and on-call.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Knowledge of topographic and construction surveying;
Knowledge of common methods and equipment used in building, maintenance and
facility Construction and of inspection methods used in reviewing such work;
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques relating to construction project
management and contract administration;
Ability to learn Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the codes and ordinances which apply to building construction in Fairfax County;
Ability to learn the Fairfax County Purchasing Resolution;
Ability to review construction documents and proposals for cost evaluation and
compatibility with County standards, guides and operational needs;
Ability to meet and interact with the public;
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Ability to prepare technical reports and to present findings in a clear and concise format;
Ability to use a computer for word processing, preparation of spreadsheets, e-mail, and presentation materials.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(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 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, landscape architecture, environmental or life sciences, construction management, business administration, facilities management or related; plus one year of experience in construction, building Maintenance Projects, code enforcement or inspection work.
BRIDGE CLASS EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Five years of increasingly complex supervision, inspection or contract oversight experience in construction, maintenance, or a related technical area. This class can serve as a bridge class enabling individuals who do not meet the educational or professional experience standards listed above to qualify for this class by possessing five years of increasingly complex experience in the area of building inspections, trades/maintenance/construction supervision or Construction and Maintenance contract oversight or supervision.
The purpose of this bridge class is to promote upward mobility within the Fairfax County workforce from the trades' supervision, paraprofessional technical, inspection and related fields to professional level project management work.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position is considered "essential personnel" and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of experience managing commercial building Maintenance Projects as an assistant Project Manager or as a Superintendent.
• Three years of experience with technical knowledge of the operation and Maintenance of commercial building critical building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety and building envelope).
• Three years of experience developing and managing commercial building electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety, elevator, and building envelope contracts and associated documents and documentation.
• Three years of experience managing commercial building critical sub-system maintenance contractors and contracts.
• Demonstrated strong familiarity, experience, and technical knowledge of commercial building electrical, life safety, envelope, plumbing, conveying and associated trades and systems with oversight of Maintenance Projects and contracted maintenance programs in low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise buildings.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Dexterity to use hand tools. Must be able to access facility equipment and equipment rooms. Must be able to communicate by phone and email. Must be mobile. Ability to climb ladders, access tight spaces, crawl, reach, lift and push up to 25 pounds. Vision to see detailed drawings, Construction and discern color. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a written and practical exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314.EEO/AA/TTY.
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Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02
Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Civil engineering
• Landscape architecture
• Environmental or life sciences
• Construction management
• Business administration
• Facilities management
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

03
If you selected "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related fields)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
04
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

05
How many years of full-time equivalent experience in construction, building Maintenance Projects, code enforcement or inspection work do you have? (Detail must be substantiated in your application for this and all questions.)

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

06
If you are a current county employee and are using the bridge in order to meet the minimum qualifications of this job classification, please indicate how many years of increasingly complex supervision, inspection or contract oversight experience in construction, maintenance or a related technical area you possess.

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

07
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08
How many years of full-time equivalent experience in contract administration do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

09
In the past three years, in what capacity have you primarily provided commercial building Maintenance Project management? (select all that apply)

• Employed by construction management company
• Employed by general contractor
• Employed by local, state or federal government Facilities Management, General Services or Public Works Department
• Employed by owner of building or property management company
• Free-lance/Independent
• None of the above

10
How many years of full-time equivalent experience in directly managing as the primary responsible and accountable person for oversight of contract(s) conformance, for commercial building maintenance and repairs contracts servicing critical commercial buildings (portfolio over 2 million gross sqft) do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

11
How many years of experience have you had being directly responsible and accountable for supervising the activities, contracted personnel, and performing inspections for the installation, maintenance, and repair complex commercial critical commercial buildings sub-systems to include electrical, conveying, life safety, envelope, AND rolling doors and gates?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

12
How many years' of experience have you had as the primary and lead technical expert and quality control inspector responsible for the day-to-day oversight, troubleshooting, and management for the operation, repair and replacement of complex commercial building sub-systems AND components for a large portfolio (over 3 million square feet of occupiable space) of varied commercial building types and uses?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

13
Are you currently or have in the past year been directly responsible for man...