Salary: $84,149.52 - $120,000.00 Annually
Location : City of Roanoke Public Works - 1802 Courtland Road NE Roanoke, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03294
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Construction Manager to provide project management in support of capital construction projects.
Engineering
Projects include both new construction and major renovation work. Responsibilities include project formulation and scoping, budgeting, cost estimating, scheduling, specification writing, client coordination and procurement of design and construction services. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in architecture, engineering, urban planning or related field with five to ten years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Must have demonstrated ability to analyze client needs and formulate cost effective solutions within defined scope and budget. Familiarity with Virginia State Procurement Code and sustainable design practices is desired. Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential or ability to obtain within two years of hire.
This is an exempt position.
Examples of Duties
SUMMARY
Executes the City's Capital improvement and maintenance programs within the Department of Public Works by identifying the scope, cost and scheduling of new construction, remodeling/renovation projects, public infrastructure maintenance and operations projects, and additions to buildings currently owned and/or leased by the City.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Oversees project design to ensure plans and specifications fulfill needs and project complies with City, State and Federal laws, codes and ordinances
Procures design and construction services.
Prepares annual building maintenance programs that include roof maintenance/replacement, heating and air conditioning maintenance/replacement plans and building upgrade programs.
Prepares annual maintenance program for public green and gray infrastructure including routine activities, special projects, and management of in-house constructiont maintenance, and operations projects.
Oversees the inventory, tracking, and rating of City-owned and/or leased infrastructure to identify needs, allocate resources, and generate maintenance activity frequencies.
Oversees construction and maintenance work to ensure that projects meet the intended goals and objectives and that field changes are appropriately addressed.
Assists in the development and training of other professional staff.
Assists in the development of departmental/division operating budgets and capital improvement program
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises staff of up to 50 in the completion of assigned projects. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Typical Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four- year college or university in construction management engineering, architecture or related field; Five to ten years related experience and/or training in managing the construction/renovation of multi-use public facilities, construction/maintenance/operations of public green and gray infrastructure; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A Professional Engineer (PE) and/or a Registered Architect (RA) license is preferred.
Supplemental Information
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, reports, and documents. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors on controversial or complex topics. Ability to resolve conflicts.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to identify key stakeholders.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Project Management Professional (PMP) and either Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or American Public Works Association's Certified Public Works Professional - Management (CPWP-M). Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
Supplemental Information
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
Overview of Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
Paid leave is time off from work available for use by an employee upon approval by supervisor. The first 24 consecutive leave hours for any illness must be charged to paid leave with additional time charged to extended illness leave. Paid leave for employees of the city shall accrue as follows:
Years of Service Hours Per Month Fire 24-hr shift Employees
0 - 4 12 19.75
5 - 9 14 22.75
10- 14 16 25.50
15 - 19 17 26.75
20 - 24 18 28.75
25 + 20 32
Extended Illness Leave: shall accrue at the rate of six (6) hours per month. Fire suppression employees shall accrue extended illness leave at nine (9) hours per month.
Funeral Leave: for family, up to three consecutive days.
Military Leave: Twenty-one work days per Federal fiscal year.
Holidays: The City provides 96 hours of annual paid holiday time.
Mental Health & Well-Being Leave: Employees receive 24 hours (Fire Suppression receives 34 hours) of Mental Health & Well-Being Leave upon hire. Certification of mental health diagnosis is not required and leave will not be paid out upon separation.
Shared Leave Bank (effective 1/1/2023): Voluntary membership for full-time Employees who will be out for an extended period of time and has exhausted all other forms of leave. Members are required to provide 8 hours of their Extended Illness per fiscal year and at least 8 hours per assessment. Assessments will be limimted to 4 times per fiscal year (max of 40 hours per fiscal year).
Health Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Employee only, Employee + 1 Child, Employee + Spouse and Family. Coverage is available through payroll deduction.
Additionally, the city offers the following three Aetna Health Plan Options:
PPO 750 - Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; lower deductible and out-of-pocket maximums than other medical plans; and has higher employee premiums. This is comparable to the current insurance program.
PPO/HRA 1500 - Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than the PPO 300 plan; has lower employee premiums than the PPO 300 plan; and the employer makes contributions to an account through a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). The City of Roanoke contributes $500 for employee only coverage and $1,000 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date.
PPO/HDHP-HSA - Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than other medical plans; has lower employee premiums; and both the employer and the employee make contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for medical expenses which apply to the deductible. The City of Roanoke contributes towards the Health Savings Account (HSA), $1,600 for employee only coverage and $3,100 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date.
Optum RX (Pharmaceutical Benefits Manager) - Manages pharmacy benefits, processes employee pharmacy claims and answers employee pharmacy benefit questions.
Aetna Health Plan 2026 Monthly Rates
PPO 750
Employee Only: $81.94
Employee + Child: $306.26
Employee + Spouse: $718.38
Family: $785.44
PPO/HRA 1500
Employee Only: $53.06
Employee + Child: $260.06
Employee + Spouse: $660.64
Family: $669.94
PPO/HDHP-HSA
Employee Only: $25.10
Employee + Child: $195.72
Employee + Spouse $547.88
Family: $550.56
Dental Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Family, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Child, and Employee only. Coverage is available through payroll deduction.
Delta Dental 2026 Monthly Rates
Employee: $2.80
Employee/Child: $18.88
Employee/Spouse: $18.88
Family: $49.36
Life Insurance: Paid by the City at no cost to employees. Coverage is equal to the annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand and then doubled. For an accidental death, the coverage would be twice this amount.
Optional Life Insurance: Paid by the employee. Various amounts of coverage, including family members, available through payroll deduction.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Designed to provide a monthly benefit to assist employees with bills and maintaining a standard of living when disabled as a result of a covered sickness or injury. Coverage is available through payroll deduction. Annual cost is your annual salary multiplied by .00255. This amount is half of the total premium and the City pays the other half.
Retirement: Employees contribute 5% of salary and choose between participating in a traditional defined benefit plan or a hybrid program. Employees vest in the employer component of either plan upon completing five (5) years of service.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Normal retirement after 55th birthday, and when combination of age and creditable service equals 85; or, 65th birthday if completed at least five years of creditable service. For sworn officers in Police and Fire/EMS, normal retirement after 50th birthday, and when combination of age and service equals 75; or, 65th birthday or older with 5 years of creditable service. An annual retirement benefit equals 2.0% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. Early retirement options are available and reductions may apply based on age and service.
Hybrid Program: Provides the characteristics of the traditional pension plan with that of a deferred compensation plan. The pension plan provides an annual benefit equaling 1% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. The deferred compensation component provides for the employee contribution to be deposited in an account directed by the member. The combination of the two components is structured to provide approximately the same actuarial benefit as the Defined Benefit Pension Plan. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) provides the third party administration of this deferred compensation plan for participating employees.
Sheriff's Department Employees are covered b the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Previous service covered by VRS may be portable to the Roanoke Retirement System.
Retirement Health Savings Plan: All employees contribute 1% of salary to a 401(h) health savings account. Employees vest in the City match of 1% upon completing five (5) years of service. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) provides the third party administration of this plan for participating employees.
Deferred Compensation: Employees may voluntarily contribute salary deferred dollars into a City Sponsored 457 Plan
