Salary : $97,582.37 - $162,638.32 Annually
Location : FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-00913
Department: DPWES Capital Facilities
Opening Date: 06/20/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S32
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

$5,000 Signing Bonus*

This position manages large, high dollar, complex projects, and takes a leadership role in defining the planning and design direction for project teams and professional consultants.

The Building Design and Construction Division is an award-winning organization responsible for implementing all major building, renovation and major capital renewal projects identified in the Fairfax County Capital Improvement Program, including fire stations, libraries, courts, police stations, office buildings, maintenance facilities, parking structures, human services facilities and other major infrastructure and public-private partnership projects.

This position plays a lead role and sets the strategic direction in the development of complex projects including multifaceted, inter-departmental and partnership projects, as well as negotiation of complex real estate, joint development, and proffer arrangements. Presents projects to boards and authorities as well as community groups. Leads briefings to county leaders on key project issues and provides leadership in making recommendations and coordinating with senior county partners on setting the course of assigned projects.

Acts in the role as a project manager on complex projects to evaluate sites for development; negotiate and manage architect/engineer contracts for capital project development; and prepare and manage project costs to ensure that capital building projects are executed within established budgets and schedules. Coordinates using agency requirements in the design of various county building projects for new construction and major renovations. Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with all local, state and federal code requirements and provides technical review and guidance on complex building design and construction issues.

Directly responsible for management and supervisory oversight of a team of professional architects and engineers assigned with project management responsibility for planning, design, value engineering, budgeting, scheduling, customer satisfaction and quality control for major Capital Facilities building projects. Focus on collaboration and teambuilding with various groups.

Supports the development of capital project budget information in support of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the county's capital construction budget. Provides guidance and consultation to staff, senior management and other agencies on the capital budget issues. Supports preparation of budget information and explanatory text for recurring budget cycles and regularly reviews and reports on budget status and performance.

As required may report to the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as needed to support DPWES Emergency Response and Recovery and obtain required EOC certification. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing business needs of the organization.

Note: Multiple positions may be filled with this recruitment.

*A $5,000 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Engineer V position.
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 accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architecture field; plus, five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field, including one year of supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license.

An individual who possesses a valid Professional Engineer or Architect license in another state will be granted a temporary exemption to this requirement pending the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers & Landscape Architects decision regarding that individual's application for reciprocity.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Seven or more years of direct project management and leadership experience on large, high dollar, complex projects, including multifaceted, inter-departmental and partnership projects.
• Seven or more years of supervision of a staff of senior engineers and architects on projects to meet performance goals in the areas of budget, schedule, project quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Senior level project management experience including planning, scope, and budget development on both a project and program level.
• Proven leadership on negotiating complex real estate, public private partnership, joint development, and proffer arrangements for projects and has played an active role in pursuing economic development opportunities for projects.
• Leader in providing strategy for process improvement and organizational development, safety training and awareness, employee development, quality assurance, sustainable development.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing innovative and efficient project management practices for the expedited completion of capital projects.
• Experience and knowledge of the development of Capital Project Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) related to design and construction of buildings, including extensive knowledge of practices for various types of buildings in architectural or mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural or civil engineering field.
• Detailed knowledge of local, federal, and state building and site development codes.
• Information technology skills including use of Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• The candidate must have outstanding oral and written communications skills and experience with providing senior management and executive level briefings as well as public presentations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to hear and properly respond to normal construction alarms and verbal warnings on active construction sites. Ability to perform field inspections at development sites or potential sites for future facilities. Ability to lift 40 pounds with assistance. Ability to produce organized and legible handwritten, typed/computer generated documents including the use of graphics. Ability to safely climb construction ladders up to 25 feet in height and able to go up and down stairs for multi-story buildings. Must be able to physically navigate rough and slippery terrain found at typical construction sites to perform field inspections at project construction sites or potential sites for future facilities to make direct observation of work in progress including recognizing unforeseen hazards such as sharp objects, warning signs, slippery surfaces, steep depressions, tripping and fall hazards, sudden movement of heavy equipment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

BONUS ELIGIBILITY:Positions within this classification that are general merit may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

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

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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.

• Engineering
• Architecture
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not possess a degree, enter "N/A".
05

How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field 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 supervisory experience 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 have a valid Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license from the Commonwealth of Virginia or similar registration from another state and can achieve Virginia registration within one year of the start of employment?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

09

How many years of experience do you have in architectural/engineering contract management?

• 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 t