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Engineer V

Salary

$97,582.37 - $162,638.32 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-00101

Department

DPWES Capital Facilities

Opening Date

01/10/2026

Closing Date

1/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S32

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Seeking the next exciting challenge in your career? Join the award-winning organization of the Building Design and Construction Division (BDCD), Building Construction Branch, in Capital Facilities Fairfax County Government & be a part of this professional organization managing the construction of County government facilities.

This position works within the Building Design and Construction Division (BDCD), Building Construction Branch (BCB), as an architect, civil engineer, structural engineer, mechanical engineer or electrical engineer to serve as construction manager and supervisor overseeing all phases of construction contract administration for building projects. Professionally and collaboratively performs all phases of construction contract administration for new construction and renovation projects, interfacing with project stakeholders and using agencies.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

+ Benefits (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/fairfax-county-benefits-summary)

+ Retirement

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 management 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.

This position is responsible for timely completion, construction budgets, and the overall quality of assigned projects. As the manager of a section of construction managers, solves complex design or construction problems, supervises the administration of construction contracts to avoid, mitigate, and resolve contractor claims. Provides technical constructability reviews during all phases of design, coordinates with all stakeholders during construction. Performs all aspects of construction contract bidding, award, and administration. 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. Supervises the performance of onsite quality control inspections to ensure conformance to construction documents. Evaluates and tracks CPM schedule prepared and updated by the contractor. 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.

Required to safely drive a county vehicle to constructions sites and complies with Capital Facilities safety program and guidelines. Participates in agency and department processes such as interview panels, various committees, studies, including making contributions to staff mentoring/training and may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing business needs of the organization.

CAP is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hSb6Tkk9V8) to learn more about CAP and BDCD – Building Construction Branch.

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.

Reports to the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as needed to support DPWES Emergency Response and Recovery and must obtain required EOC certification.

*A $5,000 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Engineer V position.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience)

(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, credit check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Seven years of progressive project management 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.

+ Outstanding oral and written communications skills.

+ Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to go up and down stairs for multi-story buildings. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Ability to produce handwritten and typed documents. Ability to safely climb construction ladders up to 15 feet or more per floor with the potential of multiple floors. Must be able to physically walk, negotiate or traverse rough terrain and typical construction sites. 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 Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) .) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

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