Salary : $80,776.80 - $141,359.50 Annually
Location : FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01437
Department: DPWES Capital Facilities
Opening Date: 09/19/2026
Closing Date: 10/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S27
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks an architect, civil engineer, structural engineer, mechanical engineer or electrical engineer to serve as construction manager overseeing all phases of construction contract administration for building projects in the Building Construction Branch. The positions professionally and collaboratively performs all phases of construction contract administration for new construction and renovation projects, interfacing with project stakeholders and using agencies.

This position works in the Building Construction Branch of the Building Design and Construction Division, Capital Facilities in Fairfax County Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Virginia.

Under supervision of the Branch Chief or other assigned supervisor from the building construction branch, the duties of this position include:

• Detailed constructability reviews of plans and specifications prepared by architectural and engineering firms.
• Responsible for review of construction budgets, the timely completion of and the overall quality of assigned projects.
• Evaluates pre-qualification requirements for prospective bidders, analyzes safety records, conducts pre-bid meetings, prepares final bid documents, issues contract awards, and conducts pre-construction meetings.
• Reviews and approves contractor payments, reviews proposed change orders for entitlement, prepares cost estimates, negotiates change orders, reviews shop drawings, ensures timely and appropriate RFI responses, issues field orders, RFPs, and CCDs.
• Performs onsite quality control inspections to ensure conformance to construction documents and coordinates with all stakeholders during construction.
• Evaluates and tracks CPM schedule prepared and updated by the contractor. Assists in claim avoidance, contract dispute negotiation and resolution. Coordinates all aspects of project close-out activities; punch list, training, O&M manuals, as-builts, bond release, end-of-warranty inspections, and final completion.
• Participates in various selection advisory committees, value engineering studies, and other duties as assigned.

Capital Facilities is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us to learn more.

This position is crucial in promoting communication, teamwork and collaboration with other branches and colleagues across BDCD. The successful applicant must be highly motivated and possess the skills necessary to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment. Candidates must have excellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
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 architectural field; plus, three years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three or more years of experience in construction management tasks such as reviewing plans & specifications, schedule analysis, cost control, QA/QC, safety management, communication & reporting, construction contract administration
• Three or more years of experience in construction contract administration of complex building and major public works projects
• Extensive experience and knowledge of construction schedules including schedule logic and software programs, construction claims and their mitigation
• Proven track record of information technology skills including use of Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Advanced information technology skills including use of Microsoft Project or Primavera scheduling software
• At least two years of experience of local, federal, and state building and site development codes
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Certificate in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to hear normally in order to recognize backup alarms of the construction equipment. Ability to produce hand written and typed documents. Able to safely climb construction ladders up to 15 feet or more per floor with the potential of multiple floors and able to go up and down stairs for multi-story buildings. Must be able to physically negotiate rough terrain and typical construction sites. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

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

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.

• Engineering
• Architecture
• Construction management
• 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

Have you graduated from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time equivalent 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 years or more

07

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of overall comprehensive project management experience of site/building 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 to less than ten years
• Ten or more years

09

Please indicate the highest dollar value project you have managed.

• None
• Less than $5 million
• $5 million to less than $10 million
• $10 million or more

10

Please indicate which of the following software/applications you are proficient using. Check all that apply.

• Professional Design Drawing and Construction Scheduling software
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Primavera
• AutoCAD
• None of the above

Required Question