Are you tired of enduring long, congested commutes to work? Better your work/life balance while becoming an integral part of the most successful Transportation and road-building program in the Commonwealth as a Principal Engineer serving as a Construction Manager for the Prince William County Department of Transportation and Capital Construction (DTCC). Join the team who manages and builds the transportation infrastructure needs of our growing community.

About This Role:

We are seeking a talented and exemplary professional to join our dynamic Capital Improvement work group. We welcome you to bring your Engineering and Project Management expertise and fresh optimism to our team, while proudly serving the community. The Principal Engineer position will serve as a Construction Manager. Work involves managing complex road construction projects in the Capital Division. The recommended candidate will independently plan and complete construction assignments using a wide latitude of judgment in completing major road construction projects. The Construction Manager will oversee construction management of road transportation projects ensuring compliance with all County, VDOT, and Federal construction standards and specifications as required by the project. We are also a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities; comprehensive, affordable health care options; generous leave accrual; paid holidays and personal days; VA State Retirement and 401 and 457 investment plans. Prince William County Government is an organization where elected leaders, staff, individuals, families and businesses work together to make Prince William County a community of choice. We do the right thing for the customer and community every time. We are a learning organization, and we rely on leadership at all levels to achieve our Vision. If you are community focused and want a role that produces real, tangible outcomes, personal development opportunities and work-life balance, apply today!

HIRING BONUS

This position qualifies for a one-time cash signing bonus up to $3,000! This bonus will be paid in two installments and is subject to all applicable tax withholding and reporting requirements. The first installment of up to $1,500 is payable upon the County's pay date following the 90th day of employment and the final installment up to $1,500 will be payable on the pay date following the completion of your one-year probation. For more information about the Bonus, contact HR at TalentManagement@pwcgov.org .

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-approved college or university and 3 years of experience in the construction-related field.

Preferences:

A graduate Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field. The preferred candidate will have 5 years of experience managing road and bridge construction projects as well as land development projects. Experience working with County, State, construction specifications and regulations. Experience managing utility and infrastructure type construction projects and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders to accomplish objectives. Experience on Design-Build projects is a plus!

Special Requirements:

Valid Driver's License. The appointee to this position will be required to complete a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer prior to being allowed to operate a County vehicle.

Work Schedule:

7.5- hour workdays and some nights and weekends to align with the contractor's schedule.

Starting Salary Range :

$91,162.50 - 152,509.50