Engineering Project Manager - Design at City of Chesapeake in Chesapeake, VA

Design - Engineering Project Manager

The selected candidate will manage complex capital improvement projects (i.e. bridges, roads, and drainage) through design and procurement phases and will have a strong working knowledge of roadway and stormwater design practices, working with a team of professionals to successfully deliver engineering projects within schedule and budget.

If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and want to make a difference for Chesapeake and its citizens, come and join our engineering team!
Essential Functions

Oversees engineering designs for various types of transportation and stormwater projects with support from project engineers and/or consultants. Reviews for conformance with established engineering practices and local/state regulations.
Manages the development of project contract documents, including construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Ensures compliance with all procurement regulations and contract provisions required for local and state/federal funding.
Provides administrative control such as budgetary, scheduling, and quality control/quality assurance for all projects.
Prepares, approves, evaluates, and maintains related contract information such as correspondence, reports, project invoices, contract modifications, proposals, and/or budgets.
Coordinates project implementation by interacting with various internal and external agencies and makes recommendations for engineering and project success.
Researches and negotiates techniques for project planning, accomplishment, and problem resolution.
Assists with state/federal grant applications.
Investigates and responds to inquiries and concerns for contractors, staff, the general public, and other organizational agencies.
Attends or conducts staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.
May serve on committees to represent the City of Chesapeake.

This position offers hybrid telework/in-office and/or flexible working options. The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.