NOTE: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.
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The Project Manager (VDOT) position in the Public Works Department will manage projects of substantial cost, scope, and complexity for the City's capital projects focusing on transportation and accessibility projects. Primarily and most frequently the Project Manager performs work independently while maintaining a high level of customer service to all project stakeholders. Primary responsibilities include management of all phases of the project life-cycle process, from conception/initiation through closing, in order to deliver a specified product, service, system or result within the constraints of the project scope, resources, time and budget. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is performed independently under the general supervision of a division manager.
Transportation projects focus on management and administration of assigned road/multi-modal projects; as well as assisting in the oversight of the urban construction program and other related infrastructure projects.
Accessibility projects focus on sidewalk and accessibility items identified in the CIP; as well as coordinates with and assists the City's ADA and Transportation Planners in the oversight of the ADA Transition Plan and related improvement projects.
The preferred hiring amount is between $70,268.38 - $87,835.37 Annually.
One-time hiring bonus: $4,000
Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement (up to $34 a month), tuition reimbursement (up to $3,000 per fiscal year), and continuing education/training opportunities.
For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to degree from an accredited two-year college or university which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. (such as construction management, engineering, urban planning, transportation engineering, real estate and/or land development).
Minimum of three (3) years of comprehensive project management experience in full life-cycle project management that includes experience in directing and leading project teams.(Note that examples of relevant experience may include but is not limited to VDOT approved Locally Administered Projects for multimodal transportation projects, construction, facilities construction, construction management, engineering and/or capital project management, and traffic engineering.)
Requires a valid Virginia driver's license by employment start date. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166).
Preference for a Four-Year College degree or Master's Degree.
Preference for three to five years of experience directing/managing a variety of complex and challenging project assignments of significantly large scale and considerable cost.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.