Project Manager

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Project Manager Job Type Full Time Posting Type City Employees Only Number of Vacancies 1 Department PUBLIC WORKS Division PUB WORKS MAINTENANCE Requisition Number 2026459 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; Alpha Essential; alternate work schedules available; Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement R - Routine Pay Grade GE20 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

$87,075 - $135,000; Depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex problems and managing projects from concept to completion? Do you excel at communication, organization, and collaboration? If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise and leadership skills to projects that directly support the Chesapeake community, we invite you to explore this opportunity with our Facilities Maintenance team.

The City of Chesapeake's Department of Public Works is seeking a motivated, experienced, and highly organized professional to join our Facilities Maintenance team as a Project Manager. This position plays a key role in overseeing the maintenance, renovation, and construction of City-owned facilities, helping ensure that municipal buildings remain safe, functional, efficient, and sustainable for the employees and residents who rely on them.

The Facilities Maintenance Division serves as the City's central resource for the maintenance, repair, renovation, and energy management of City-owned buildings and facilities. The Project Manager provides leadership and oversight for a wide range of facility-related projects, coordinating with City staff, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to ensure projects are completed efficiently, within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with applicable standards and codes.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide project management and administrative oversight for complex Public Works projects, including municipal buildings, parks, renovations, and general construction, with responsibility for budgeting, scheduling, quality assurance, and quality control.
• Coordinate the planning, design, and development of municipal facility projects in collaboration with City departments, professional consultants, architects, and engineers.
• Oversee routine and emergency maintenance, repairs, renovations, and construction activities across City-owned facilities to support operational needs and maintain building functionality.
• Administer design, construction, and maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, project schedules, applicable building codes, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate and monitor the work of architects, engineers, construction inspectors, maintenance technicians, contractors, and consultants to ensure projects meet established objectives and performance expectations.
• Review project plans, technical documents, progress reports, submittals, contractor payment applications, and other construction administration materials for accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and overall performance, identifying potential challenges and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Prepare technical reports, project updates, and recommendations for the Facilities Division Manager to support operational planning and informed decision-making.
• Provide leadership and supervision to the Facilities Maintenance Superintendent, supporting workforce coordination, accountability, and effective service delivery.

Join Our Team

The City of Chesapeake offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that support essential municipal operations and the community we serve. If you are a collaborative, solutions-oriented professional with strong project management and leadership skills, we encourage you to apply.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please review our Benefits Brochure for a complete overview of employee benefits and perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in construction management, project management, planning, public administration, architecture, urban design, or closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of six years of relevant, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications related to engineering and maintenance disciplines highly preferred but not required.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 09/29/2026 Job Close Date 10/07/2026 Open Continuous Special Instructions to Applicants

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling N = Never Pushing/Pulling Weight N/A Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Kneeling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Crouching Never- Never occurs. Crawling Never- Never occurs. Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Twisting N = Never Climbing Never- Never occurs. Balancing Never- Never occurs. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Computer, MS Office software, engineering and architectural references and requisite building codes, standards and specifications; various technical references and standards; technical journals, internal training announcements;

Protective Equipment Required

hard hat, safety vest, safety shoes for occasional field visits

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust N = Never Extreme Temperatures N = Never Noise and Vibration N = Never Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment N = Never Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

No

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • This position is for City employees, volunteers, temporary workers, and interns only. Are you currently a City of Chesapeake employee, volunteer, temporary worker, or intern? This information will be verified. Please update your application accordingly.

• Yes

• No

• • Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review link in posting for details.

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents