Project Manager

Salary : $60,227.92 - $99,376.07 Annually

Location : County of Culpeper, VA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number:

Department: Environmental Services

Division: Water/Waterwater

Opening Date: 10/30/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Responsible for serving as the Crew Leader and Project Manager for complex construction, maintenance, renovation, and repair projects associated with water and sewer utilities. Some projects are completed with in-house staff, others are subcontracted. The Project Manager plans, supervises, and participates in the full range of trade related activities, leads a work crew and/or supervises contractors. Experience maintaining water or sewer utility equipment preferable.

Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops work plans to execute projects

Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates the work of subordinate skilled and semi-skilled trades workers and maintenance staff to complete a project

Performs and directs complex level trade work

Provides maintenance/ repairs of various equipment such as, electrical, plumbing, controls, skid steer, tractor, UTVs, etc.

Prepares formal and informal labor and material estimates for a project

Orders equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for a project

Supervises contractors

Schedules activities to complete a project

Ensures that all work associated with a project complies with building codes, fire/safety codes, and other applicable codes; ensures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures

Ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of workers and other individuals associate with a project; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations

Trains, coaches, and mentors subordinates

Coordinates all emergency response activities related to the water sewer system

Performs and has a thorough understanding of a variety of trade-related tasks such as, plumbing, electrical high and low voltage, pump stations, water distribution system, construction, and repairs of buildings, etc. Non-Essential Functions

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

Knowledge of supervisory and administrative principles, practices, and techniques

Demonstrate strong organizational skills

Demonstrates strong leadership skills

Advanced knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in general building maintenance, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and carpentry

Ability to effectively oversee work of outside contractors, and to monitor the status and quality of projects and work activities contracted to outside service providers

Ability to instruct, motivate and train subordinates in all phases of work

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, partners, contractors, peers, subordinates, and superiors

Ability to enforce safety and other regulations

Ability to estimate project costs and scheduling parameters

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to use personal computers and software programs

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in facilities management, project management, electrical, or other related field; supplemented with 3 years of experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

One year of experience at a supervisory level OR completion of an approved supervisory development program.

Special Requirements

Must obtain satisfactory results of a criminal history background.

Safety Training Requirements

OSHA Industrial including lock out tag out procedures, confined space entry.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Leads a skilled and semi-skilled work crew to complete specific Projects and supervises Contractors.

Working Conditions & Disclaimer

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed in and around various county buildings. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May work on rough or uneven surfaces, and confined spaces. May be required to work after hours, weekends and on call. Must be able to perceive and discriminate depths, odors and colors. Tasks may risk exposure to chemicals, odors, machinery, wetness, dust, fumes, dirt, vibrations, electricity, driving and confined spaces.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.

Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS

Full-time employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program.

RETIREMENT As a condition of full-time employment, each individual is enrolled in a retirement plan with the Virginia Retirement System that provides a monthly benefit to all retirees for life. VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plans are defined benefit plans. The VRS Hybrid plan consists of both a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan.

All individuals are required to contribute 5% of their gross salary to their retirement account each month as a condition of employment.

LIFE INSURANCE The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is an employee's annual salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand, then multiplied by 2. The County pays 100% of the cost of this benefit. Additional coverage may be purchased.

MEDICAL INSURANCE The County offers two (2) medical plans: an HMO & an HSA.

DENTAL INSURANCE The County offers three comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents.

HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS The County follows the state calendar for paid holidays. Vacation and sick accrual depend on the agency, office, or department in which an individual is employed.

PAY FOR PERFORMANCE The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases. This does not apply to Culpeper Human Services.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY The County offers basic income protection in the event an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her position. The County pays for this coverage for all VRS members.

LONG TERM DISABILITY The County also offers additional income protection that will continue beyond the short term disability period until an employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. This coverage is provided for a nominal cost to employees covered under VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plan. This coverage is provided at no cost to all employees covered under the VRS Hybrid plan.

VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include:

Accident Plan

Cancer Plan

Whole Life Insurance

Critical Illness Plans

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year.

DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held annually.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.

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