Facilities Design & Construction Bureau Chief
Position Information NOTE:
This is a re-opening to expand the pool of qualified candidates.
If you already applied for this position, there is no need to re-apply.
The Facilities Design and Construction Bureau (FD&C) within the Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Facilities Design & Construction Bureau Chief with senior management experience in facilities planning, design and construction to direct the planning, design, and construction programs for all County owned and leased facilities.
This leadership role will report to the Deputy Director for Facilities and Engineering and be responsible for long-range facilities master planning, multi-year capital improvement budgeting and scheduling, cost estimating, design and construction management and quality control, interior design, and customer satisfaction.
The FD&C provides the planning, public engagement, architectural, engineering, interior design, and design and construction management expertise for County building projects.
Bureau staff serve as the County user groups' representatives for capital improvement projects and are responsible for ensuring that projects are developed and delivered on time and within budget, while meeting functional, community, aesthetic, sustainability, accessibility, maintainability, and code requirements.
DUTIES OF THE BUREAU CHIEF Leadership and Managerial Oversight:
Lead the development of facilities capital projects, including new construction and major renovations; Interact with County user groups and operating departments to address their facilities needs to be included in the County's Capital Improvement Plan and annual operating budgets; Establish budgetary goals with the Department of Management and Finance; and Develop public engagement strategies during project development and delivery phases.
Project Management and Delivery:
Manage the work of a multi-discipline staff of nine professionals who manage all phases of projects from initiation and establishing program requirements, through planning and design, bidding, construction, fit out with furniture, fixtures, and equipment, close-out, and post occupancy evaluation; Provide project status information to County officials, citizens, and staff, including professional guidance and technical expertise to staff; and Develop and manage the section operating budget, performance measures, and strategic plan.
Public Engagement:
Interact with County government staff, elected officials, private developers on complex mixed-use government/private projects and Arlington Public Schools on complex mixed-use schools/county projects, citizen advisory groups, and community; Assist with the development of engagement strategy, messaging, and conduct verbal presentations to stakeholders, County management and County Board members, including community-facing projects, in partnership with the User Group or sponsoring department and the DES Communications Team; Work with relevant County Commissions, Civic Associations and stakeholders to seek feedback and provide project updates across all delivery phases; and Present project updates and represent the Department and its interests at external community engagement activities and meetings (eg, civic associations, stakeholder groups, Commissions, Advisory Groups).
The successful candidate will be an inspiring and experienced leader with an understanding of the complexities and challenges of facilities management in a municipal government; possess the technical skills necessary for leading numerous projects, the ability to manage people in a High-Performance Organization, and to work as an integral member of the departmental leadership team in assisting the County with achieving its facilities' objectives.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Interior Design or related discipline; Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience with complex construction project management, facilities planning, design, and/or construction program administration.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Desirable:
Preference may be given to candidates with a master's degree in a related field and experience/licensure in one or more of the following:
Licensed as an Architect or Professional Engineer (PE) in the Virginia or state with reciprocity; LEED design or construction certification; Experience supervising and providing leadership in a complex and diverse urban organization; Working with multiple user or client groups; Negotiating, administering, and managing architectural planning and design and construction contracts; Managing design and construction of projects with non-traditional delivery methods such as design build, or CM at risk; Developing capital budgets and timeline parameters; Using project management and facilities management technologies; and/or Planning, design, and construction of complex mixed-use facilities with private entities or other governmental agencies.
Special Requirements Please attach a resume and cover letter (or use space in the supplemental question section) describing your experience with complex construction project management, facilities planning, design and/or construction program administration.
A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment.
It may include checks of the following:
criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.
You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Completion of the Commonwealth of Virginia Statement of Economic Interest form will be required of the successful candidate upon hire and annually thereafter.
Additional Information Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am - 5:
00pm, with flexible work hours.
Employee must be able to travel and attend local, state and national events even if outside normal working hours.
For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits, click here.
Starting salary will depend upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.
This position is in the Arlington County Government's Extended Management Accountability Program (XMAP2), in which Senior Executives are eligible for a negotiated salary/benefits package and are evaluated and compensated based on a performance agreement linked to the County Management Plan, results achieved, and a multi-rater appraisal.
XMAP2 is a flexible total rewards/compensation system directly linked to performance and the market.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position.
Please do not give see resume as a response to the questions.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:
www.
arlingtonva.
us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement.
The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave:
Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance:
Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization.
A group dental insurance plan is also offered.
The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents.
A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance:
A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees.
The benefit is one times annual salary.
Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement:
The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement:
a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).
The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.
You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan.
General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.
5% of pay.
Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.
2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)).
The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan.
The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.
New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other
Benefits:
The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.
They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits.
Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01 What is your highest level of education? High School Diploma/GED Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree (or higher) 02 How many years of experience do you have with complex construction project management, facilities planning, design, and/or construction program administration? None Less than 3 years 3 but less than 4 years 4 but less than 5 years 5 years or more years 03 Please check if you have any of the following designations:
Professional Engineer (PE) in the Virginia or state with reciprocity Licensed Architect LEED design or construction certification None 04 Please indicate the areas of your expertise with building projects:
Supervising Staff Construction Project Management Facilities Planning Facilities Design Construction Program Administration Developing capital budgets and timeline parameters Working with multiple user or client groups; Using project management and facilities management technologies None 05 Please provide a Cover Letter or use the space below to describe your experience with complex construction project management, facilities planning, design, and/or construction program administration.
Required Question Agency Arlington County Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511 Arlington, Virginia, 22201 Phone 703-228-3500 Website https:
//careers.
arlingtonva.
us/#06022021.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This is a re-opening to expand the pool of qualified candidates.
If you already applied for this position, there is no need to re-apply.
The Facilities Design and Construction Bureau (FD&C) within the Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Facilities Design & Construction Bureau Chief with senior management experience in facilities planning, design and construction to direct the planning, design, and construction programs for all County owned and leased facilities.
This leadership role will report to the Deputy Director for Facilities and Engineering and be responsible for long-range facilities master planning, multi-year capital improvement budgeting and scheduling, cost estimating, design and construction management and quality control, interior design, and customer satisfaction.
The FD&C provides the planning, public engagement, architectural, engineering, interior design, and design and construction management expertise for County building projects.
Bureau staff serve as the County user groups' representatives for capital improvement projects and are responsible for ensuring that projects are developed and delivered on time and within budget, while meeting functional, community, aesthetic, sustainability, accessibility, maintainability, and code requirements.
DUTIES OF THE BUREAU CHIEF Leadership and Managerial Oversight:
Lead the development of facilities capital projects, including new construction and major renovations; Interact with County user groups and operating departments to address their facilities needs to be included in the County's Capital Improvement Plan and annual operating budgets; Establish budgetary goals with the Department of Management and Finance; and Develop public engagement strategies during project development and delivery phases.
Project Management and Delivery:
Manage the work of a multi-discipline staff of nine professionals who manage all phases of projects from initiation and establishing program requirements, through planning and design, bidding, construction, fit out with furniture, fixtures, and equipment, close-out, and post occupancy evaluation; Provide project status information to County officials, citizens, and staff, including professional guidance and technical expertise to staff; and Develop and manage the section operating budget, performance measures, and strategic plan.
Public Engagement:
Interact with County government staff, elected officials, private developers on complex mixed-use government/private projects and Arlington Public Schools on complex mixed-use schools/county projects, citizen advisory groups, and community; Assist with the development of engagement strategy, messaging, and conduct verbal presentations to stakeholders, County management and County Board members, including community-facing projects, in partnership with the User Group or sponsoring department and the DES Communications Team; Work with relevant County Commissions, Civic Associations and stakeholders to seek feedback and provide project updates across all delivery phases; and Present project updates and represent the Department and its interests at external community engagement activities and meetings (eg, civic associations, stakeholder groups, Commissions, Advisory Groups).
The successful candidate will be an inspiring and experienced leader with an understanding of the complexities and challenges of facilities management in a municipal government; possess the technical skills necessary for leading numerous projects, the ability to manage people in a High-Performance Organization, and to work as an integral member of the departmental leadership team in assisting the County with achieving its facilities' objectives.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Interior Design or related discipline; Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience with complex construction project management, facilities planning, design, and/or construction program administration.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Desirable:
Preference may be given to candidates with a master's degree in a related field and experience/licensure in one or more of the following:
Licensed as an Architect or Professional Engineer (PE) in the Virginia or state with reciprocity; LEED design or construction certification; Experience supervising and providing leadership in a complex and diverse urban organization; Working with multiple user or client groups; Negotiating, administering, and managing architectural planning and design and construction contracts; Managing design and construction of projects with non-traditional delivery methods such as design build, or CM at risk; Developing capital budgets and timeline parameters; Using project management and facilities management technologies; and/or Planning, design, and construction of complex mixed-use facilities with private entities or other governmental agencies.
Special Requirements Please attach a resume and cover letter (or use space in the supplemental question section) describing your experience with complex construction project management, facilities planning, design and/or construction program administration.
A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment.
It may include checks of the following:
criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.
You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Completion of the Commonwealth of Virginia Statement of Economic Interest form will be required of the successful candidate upon hire and annually thereafter.
Additional Information Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am - 5:
00pm, with flexible work hours.
Employee must be able to travel and attend local, state and national events even if outside normal working hours.
For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits, click here.
Starting salary will depend upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.
This position is in the Arlington County Government's Extended Management Accountability Program (XMAP2), in which Senior Executives are eligible for a negotiated salary/benefits package and are evaluated and compensated based on a performance agreement linked to the County Management Plan, results achieved, and a multi-rater appraisal.
XMAP2 is a flexible total rewards/compensation system directly linked to performance and the market.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position.
Please do not give see resume as a response to the questions.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:
www.
arlingtonva.
us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement.
The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave:
Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance:
Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization.
A group dental insurance plan is also offered.
The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents.
A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance:
A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees.
The benefit is one times annual salary.
Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement:
The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement:
a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).
The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.
You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan.
General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.
5% of pay.
Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.
2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)).
The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan.
The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.
New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other
Benefits:
The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.
They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits.
Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01 What is your highest level of education? High School Diploma/GED Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree (or higher) 02 How many years of experience do you have with complex construction project management, facilities planning, design, and/or construction program administration? None Less than 3 years 3 but less than 4 years 4 but less than 5 years 5 years or more years 03 Please check if you have any of the following designations:
Professional Engineer (PE) in the Virginia or state with reciprocity Licensed Architect LEED design or construction certification None 04 Please indicate the areas of your expertise with building projects:
Supervising Staff Construction Project Management Facilities Planning Facilities Design Construction Program Administration Developing capital budgets and timeline parameters Working with multiple user or client groups; Using project management and facilities management technologies None 05 Please provide a Cover Letter or use the space below to describe your experience with complex construction project management, facilities planning, design, and/or construction program administration.
Required Question Agency Arlington County Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511 Arlington, Virginia, 22201 Phone 703-228-3500 Website https:
//careers.
arlingtonva.
us/#06022021.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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