The Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to provide construction project management to include administrative control, budget management, scheduling coordination, and quality assurance for complex Public Works projects (i.e. buildings, parks, and general construction). Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develops designs for various types of municipal projects with city personnel or professional consultants.
• Administers construction contracts to ensure compliance with specifications and all applicable codes standards, schedules, and manages the City's A/E consultants.
• Handles all project correspondence, filing, and coordinating with internal and external agencies.
• Works with contractors and consulting architects, engineers, and/or staff engineers. Reviews project submittals, contractor payment applications, and all elements of construction administration.
• Monitors project schedules and project budgets. Prepares status reports for the Facilities Division Manager.
• Investigates contractor claims and provides recommendations to Facilities Division Manager.
• Coordinates periodic substantial and final inspections, institutes the defect warranty period, and follow-up actions during the warranty period.

Projects may range in scope from minor construction to major renovations and large new facilities valued at anywhere from $500,000 to $150 million.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks. PDN-9d081620-7b3b-45f5-a8af-952c23e03f72