Salary : $84,670.14 - $148,172.75 Annually
Location : WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIV, 9399 RICHMOND HWY, LORTON (JP04), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-00966
Department: DPWES Wastewater Management
Opening Date: 07/04/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S28
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

This position coordinates and manages multi-discipline architectural and engineering projects of ranging complexity at The Noman M. Cole Jr. Water Recycling Facility, An Advanced 67 mgd Wastewater Treatment Facility, which is required by law to meet, on a continuous basis, stringent effluent limitations established by state and federal regulatory agencies.

• Coordinates and manages multi-discipline architectural and engineering (A/E) projects of ranging complexity, type and scope for facilities renovation, maintenance, wastewater County projects from inception, design, award, construction, and through the warranty period.
• Serves as a liaison to review approve and direct not limited to mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and HVAC tasks.
• Prepares solicitations for services and directs the consultant selection process
• Functions as project team leader and coordinates completion schedules with multiple contractors.
• Plans, monitors, and coordinates work performed by construction or maintenance contractors.
• Supervises professional, paraprofessional technical and administrative personnel assigned to the project.
• Ensures that all contracts and on-site processes and work follow Federal, State and County codes.
• Develops requests for proposals, scopes of services, bid packages, contracts, amendments and other documents for the selection and contracting of consultant services.
• Provides quality control to ensure the construction process achieves the required goals and meet project specifications.
• Reviews work in progress for cost and compatibility with County standards, operational needs, and regulatory/permit compliance.
• Ensures that necessary field inspections are conducted to verify compliance with applicable code requirements of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, with the Public Facilities Manual, Erosion and Sediment Control Standards, as well as other Commonwealth laws and regulations relating to construction projects.
• Facilitates and conducts meetings with public groups, citizens, and other stakeholders to gain support for projects, explain issues and resolve conflicts; Ensures clear and thorough communication with public and/or involved parties on all aspects of projects.
• Prepares and presents reports to citizen groups, boards, and commissions.
• Attends meetings and conferences.

This position works in the DPWES Wastewater Treatment Division, located at 9399 Richmond Hwy. Lorton, Virginia.

Note: This position is designated as an essential employee.
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 five years of experience in the management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects to include two years managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple contractors.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid driver's license.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification by Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) within 12 months of appointment.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM, International Facility Management Association (IFMA) within 12 months of appointment.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five or more years demonstrated history as the lead project manager directly responsible and accountable for the design and construction for the replacement of wastewater treatment plant.
• Projects include water or wastewater mechanical, HVAC, Electrician, and Instrumentation control.
• Good knowledge of utilizing computer maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Five or more years demonstrated history in the full performance responsibility for a portfolio of complex industrial or commercial building systems replacement projects in occupied commercial facilities including but not limited to: development of contracts, authoring scope of work, financial oversight, submittal approval, RFI responses, construction quality, safety performance, oversight of quality metrics and quality performance, contractor selection and oversight, oversight of project documentation and project schedule, and risk mitigation.
• Possession of Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification by Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or Contractor license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to hear and properly respond to typical construction alarms and verbal warnings. Ability to lift 50 to 75 lbs. in a safe manner. Ability to perform field investigations on sanitary sewers and ability to physically negotiate rough terrain in a typical construction site. Ability to produce organized and legible handwritten, typed/computer generated documents including the use of graphics. Ability to work in a variety of work environments which may be noisy. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures, may be exposed to raw waste. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs and climb up/down a 40-foot ladder. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

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
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

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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

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 related 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

03

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
• Electric engineering
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

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".
05

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience in the management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects 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 to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine years or more

06

How many years of full-time equivalent experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple contractors 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

07

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience do you possess managing in-house construction or maintenance projects?

• 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 to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine or more years

09

How many years of professional experience do you have in water or wastewater construction projects?

• 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

10

How many years have you worked as the lead project manager, in the design and construction for the full replacement of water or wastewater subsystems in occupied facilities to include mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and instrumentation control?

• 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 do you have as a reviewer for water or wastewater projects to include conveying systems, building envelopes, and life safety?

• 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

12

Do you possess a Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Trade license?

• Yes
• No

13

How many years of full-time equivalent experience in the knowledge of utilizing computer maintenance management system (CMMS) 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