Construction Management Specialist (Trainee or Full Performance)

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 Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking two Construction Management Specialists to join the Maintenance Contract section of their Water, Sewer & Streets Bureau.

One of the Construction Management Specialists will be responsible for managing half of the County's annual paving program to maintain its 1,058 lane-mile public street system in a state of good repair. The overall budget of the annual Countywide paving program is approximately $13 million.

The other Construction Management Specialist will be responsible for managing multiple construction, renewal, and maintenance projects by administering contracts and conducting field inspections related to maintaining the County's sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water and/or street systems in a state of good repair. Projects vary in size, scope, and complexity with budgets ranging from $25,000 to $5 million.

To learn more about the County's paving program click here. To learn more about water and sewer services provided click here and here.

Specific duties include:

• Manage and oversee a wide range of programs;

• The paving position would include pavement condition surveys, mill & overlay, full-depth asphalt restoration, slurry seal, microseal, and installation of traffic calming devices;

• The other position would include wet utility projects focusing on sanitary sewer rehabilitation, relining, inspection, and replacement work;

• Evaluate and recommend treatment, repair or replacement methods. Read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and as-built plans to ensure accurate implementation in the field;

• Communicate project plans to civic associations, business improvement districts (BIDs), and property owners, including respond to inquiries;

• Coordinate project schedules with other adjacent County projects and external County projects (e.g. Washington Gas or development projects);

• Maintain and update asset data, tasks, and work orders within the County's Cartegraph asset management system;

• Monitor contractor performance to ensure timely completion, adherence to budgets, and compliance with contract specifications;

• Assist in the development of annual budgets for project area. Manage all administrative and financial aspects of assigned projects including tracking expenditures, contractor change orders, material submittals, purchase orders, contract completion & closeout and authorizing timely payments to contractor(s);

• Request and coordinate all required permits. Prepare and maintain project documentation including progress reports, inspection records, and as-built drawings;

• Perform physical labor in the field as necessary to assist with layout, measurements, inspections, and planning; and

• Oversee snow removal operations during winter.

Minimum Requirements:

Full Performance Level:

• Graduation from high school, technical school and/or a college program/courses in a related area, such as engineering, architecture or construction management; and
• Three (3) years of experience in construction management, inspection, or contract administration on maintenance methods for water, sewer, or street systems.

Trainee Level:

• High School Diploma; and
• 18 months of required experience.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field, and experience in one or more of the following:

• Writing, negotiating, and interpreting contracts and/or funding program allocations;
• Interpreting road, bridge, or utility construction plans, or construction plans in a related area;
• Pavement design;
• Wet utility rehabilitation; and/or
• Using MS Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Teams), an Asset Management Software (AMS), or Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) such as Cartegraph, SAP, PAVER, or Cityworks.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following certification:

• VDOT certification in asphalt, concrete, aggregate, erosion and sediment control.

Special Requirements:

The applicant must possess a valid driver license and authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the official driving record. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Additional work-related certifications may be required within twelve (12) months of hire, depending on the area of assignment. These may include, but are not limited to:

• First Aid and CPR
• VDOT Asphalt Field Level I and II
• NASSCO Pipeline Assessment
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Safety
• Confined Space Entry

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work is performed in all types of weather conditions;
• Worker is subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals;
• Subject to one or more of the following conditions: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation, oils, and other cutting fluids.

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Employee is required to learn and follow all safety rules and regulations pertaining to job functions which include attending all required safety classes and meetings in order to ensure a safe working environment and to ensure team members are practicing the required safety rules and regulations.

The employee may be required to wear common protective gear or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, or hard hats while working outdoors.

Additional Information:

Work Hours: Core work hours are generally 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Monday through Friday. However, employees are subject to occasional shift rotation, based on department needs. Employees must be available to work after hours and for call-back for emergency situations (e.g. snow removal, sanitary sewer overflows, etc).

The salary range listed above is effective July 1, 2025.

Arlington County offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a Defined Benefit (pension) plan. For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits click here.

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Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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