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Posted: 02-Jun-22
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the second largest community college in the United States and the largest public educational institution in Virginia. NOVA has more than 71,000 students and 2,600 faculty and staff members. As one of the most internationally diverse colleges in the United States, with a student body consisting of individuals from more than 180 countries, NOVA is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable Virginia by fostering excellence in higher education. As an Achieving the Dream âœLeader College,â NOVA is committed to the principles of access, opportunity, student success, and excellence by meeting the educational and training needs of the region and its people with excellent and affordable courses and programs, offered by an inspired and committed diverse faculty and support staff.With six unique locations throughout our region, each conveniently located within 40 miles of Washington D.C, we have Northern Virginia covered. NOVAâ™s Alexandria Campus is located seven miles from the nationâ™s capital, just across the Potomac River from Washington DC; the Annandale Campus, with its urban feel and suburban appeal, is ranked as the most diverse in Virginia and boasts a thriving Koreatown; the Loudoun Campus is located in a comfortable suburb steeped in colonial history; the Manassas Campus is located next to Manassas Battlefield Park, site of the first major battle of the Civil War; the Woodbridge Campus is home to municipal parks, state parks, and national wildlife refuges; and the Medical Education Campus, located in Springfield, is a uniquely specialized campus that stands apart from what most community colleges can offer, with the area boasting an abundance of hiking and biking trails, and parks with nature and wildlife areas.NOVA offers an opportunity to make a difference with outstanding career opportunities and competitive total rewards benefits, including a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement system. NOVA embraces opportunities to create a college community that is a welcoming and inclusive place to learn and work. We do this by fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring equity while maintaining an open, civil, and safe environment for our students, faculty, staff, and guests. In so doing, NOVA fulfills its mission to offer world-class teaching and learning to the Commonwealth of Virginia.The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVAâ™s Annual Security Reports.General Description:Serves as Project Manager for multiple non-capital construction projects related to civil engineering and landscaping projects. This includes overseeing the development, design and construction phases of the projects. The position involves understanding of construction and related engineering aspects. There is significant effort related to ensuring that the technical project requirements are met. This includes code compliance, energy efficiency, sustainability, adherence to NOVA Design Guidelines, and other Commonwealth of Virginia requirements. Additionally, life cycle engineering costs analysis is required and consideration of options. This position is intended to provide key technical leadership as it relates to civil and environmental projects.Duties and Tasks:Plans and manages non-capital projects from initiation through close-out, including: ⢠Develops scopes of work based on client requests or based on solving building issues. ⢠Develops early schedules for all assigned projects in Microsoft Project, based on given scope and required delivery dates. ⢠Facilitates and monitors permit approval process, ensuring that the required permits for assigned projects are obtained in a timely manner and according to project schedules. ⢠Manages the bid and contract phases, and evaluates the bid results. ⢠Directs the construction phase by frequent monitoring of project. Responsible for project documents including requests for information, submittals, pay applications, compliance with codes and regulatory matters, change directives, or change orders. ⢠Ensures quick close-out of projects including punchlist completion, commissioning, training, asbuilt drawings and O&M Manual review. ⢠Responsible for project safety and quality assurance. ⢠Maintains extensive knowledge of all College/VCCS policies and procedures, adhering to State and local procurement regulations. ⢠Applies professional and technical skills and knowledge to direct design professionals through the planning process.
Required KSAs:Professional expertise and extensive technical knowledge of entire project development process. Knowledge of current codes and environmental regulations; general computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Access, Word, Power Point and Microsoft Project. Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently with high level of responsibility and accountability. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects of varied size and complexity. Strong time management skills essential. Ability to work productively and communicate verbally and in writing appropriately with a wide variety of personnel and contractors.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelorâ™s degree in civil engineering, environmental sciences or equivalent experienceValid issued state driverâ™s license and good driving record.