Albemarle County · 18 hours ago
Senior Project Manager – Sustainability & Environmental Projects
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $94K/yr
7+ years expAlbemarle County is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Sustainability & Environmental Projects. The position is primarily responsible for managing the planning, scheduling, coordinating, and implementation of various projects that support the County’s sustainability and climate action initiatives.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs project management responsibilities for multiple interrelated projects that support implementation of the County's highest priority objectives, including project schedule, budget and quality through project initiation, design, procurement, construction, and close out; projects may require public input, multiple process teams, and multiple groups of project stakeholders and potentially multiple contracts
Conducts research on best practices and new opportunities for projects and programs
Establishes and maintains methodologies and systems to collect, track, and disseminate information pertinent to project and the program
Leads or engages with internal, local, and regional stakeholders on program and project issues
Provides support for events, workshops, trainings/workshops, public education/outreach, and other stakeholder/community engagement
Collects and communicates relevant project information to leaders, process owners and project stakeholders; develops and administers a schedule and budget using appropriate software to schedule activities, identify critical paths and required resources, and takes the lead role in monthly reporting to ensure objectives are implemented on time and within budget
Advises and assists departments in the preparation of project plans, focus groups, stakeholder groups; drives collaboration between related departments and functions
Manages multiple departmental or cross-departmental teams, directing work plans of team members and balancing competing priorities
May serve as the project spokesperson on behalf of the County or prepare Executive Board Reports as required for executive board and Board of Supervisor meetings
Participates in Executive Leadership and Organizational Leadership Team Meetings, as needed
Demonstrates and follows the Albemarle County Pillars of High Performance as all County employees are stakeholders, who share leadership, ownership, and responsibility for the County's vision, mission, core values, and strategic goals
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management, business process reengineering, and/or related field
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in design, construction, and/or maintenance of buildings, utilities, and/or infrastructure
Possession of a valid Virginia Driver's License is required
OSHA-10 Hour for Construction certification is required within six months of employment. Training will be provided if needed
Analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities
Use a variety of software packages including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet programs, database programs, and scheduling
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to express ideas clearly and concisely to both individuals and groups, and in public
Professional-level writing skills appropriate for correspondence, reports, action plans and responses to various County sources, outside agencies and the public
Thorough knowledge of and experience with terminology, practices and techniques of strategic planning, project management
Experience developing project budgets and schedules, including the critical path method (CPM)
Deal tactfully and effectively with people using a high level of emotional intelligence to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County leaders and staff at all levels, elected officials, and the public, and to guide and strongly facilitate the efforts of teams and workgroups; Firmly resolve conflict and inspire teamwork
Ability to manage multiple large-scale and complex projects and a technical understanding of design, construction and maintenance processes, techniques, contractual requirements of various projects that transform building, transportation, energy infrastructure to reduce GHG emissions and support resiliency
Experience integrating sustainability and climate action principles into projects
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management, business process reengineering, and/or related field
Experience delivering projects within Virginia Energy Conservation and Environmental Standards (VEES), U.S. Green Building Council (LEED) green building rating standard, the Green Building Initiative 'Green Globes' building standard, and/or other appropriate standards
Benefits
12 paid holidays
Paid vacation and sick leave
Health insurance options with employer contribution
Employer-paid life insurance
VRS retirement
Continuing education/training opportunities
Company
Albemarle County
Albemarle County Local Government's vision is a thriving County anchored by a strong economy and excellent education system, that honors its rural heritage, scenic beauty, and natural and historic resources while fostering attractive and vibrant communities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jacob Sumner
Chief Financial Officer
Kristy Shifflett
Chief Operating Officer
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