Director of Building Design and Construction Division
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Director of Building Design and Construction Division
Salary
$114,039.74 - $199,569.55 Annually
Location
FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type
FT Salary W BN
Job Number
25-01276
Department
DPWES Capital Facilities
Opening Date
07/05/2025
Closing Date
7/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade
M03
Posting Type
Open to General Public
Description
Benefits
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Job Announcement
Are you seeking the next exciting challenge in your career? Do you see yourself leading the team that deliver three billion dollars of critical public infrastructure for the people of Fairfax County? Then we want you to join the award-winning team of the Building Design and Construction Division (BDCD), Capital Facilities, Dept. of Public Works and Environmental Services, Fairfax County Government.
Capital Facilities (CAP), in Fairfax County is seeking a director who will lead, supervise and manage (5) branches and (1) special projects section of approximately seventy (70) architects, engineers, inspectors, and technical and administrative support staff in the Building Design and Construction Division (BDCD) within the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES). Learn more about BDCD (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/capital-projects/about/building-design-and-construction-division) and CAP Facilities (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/capital-projects/about) .
DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing capital facility development, solid waste, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for more than one million residents in the most populous county of Virginia. As one diverse department, DPWES creates a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. Click here (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/) to learn more about DPWES.
Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness.
Please review our awesome benefits:
Benefits (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/fairfax-county-benefits-summary)
Retirement
Responsibilities and duties include:
Manages all aspects of planning, design, and construction for the approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP) assigned to the division including budget, project financials, schedule, quality, and sustainability with total ongoing value in the order of $1B.
Manages the project planning and design phases, and all regulatory plan approvals for building projects ranging in value from approximately $100K to over $100M. This includes site and existing condition assessments, space programming, and all phases of design for new construction, and major capital renewal and renovations.
Manages and provides financial oversight of construction procurement and contracting, and construction management for the construction phase of all projects, including bidding phase, pre-construction activities, construction management, quality control assurance, all regulatory compliance and project close-out.
Provides leadership, management, and strategic guidance to the Building Design Branch, Building Construction Branch, Public Private Partnerships Branch, and the Special Projects Section. Project leadership areas include a wide variety of project @types, project sizes and complexity, diverse customer agencies, joint development and PPP projects, and land use entitlements.
Assures effective and efficient management and compliance for professional consultant and construction contractor procurement and contract administration.
Provides leadership and analysis for the County Sustainable Development Policy and the Board of Supervisors' energy and sustainability initiatives.
Ensures timely, cost-effective delivery of assigned projects in a safe, high quality and environmentally sound manner.
Provides leadership in collaborative, strategic partnership with customers, stakeholders, senior leadership, elected officials, and community members and organizations.
Provides leadership and senior level management of continuous, strategic process improvement priorities within BDCD to promote ongoing improvements to efficiency, customer services, and project delivery.
Provides leadership to the organization to promote strong values and integrity, employee engagement, and a culture of collaboration, teamwork, positive mutual support with shared goals for success in project delivery. Takes steps to strengthen BDCD's positive organizational work culture.
Provides support during the response to and recovery from emergency events within the county and works in the county's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as needed.
Serves under the general direction of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) Deputy Director for Capital Facilities.
Serves as a liaison and advisor to the Deputy Director, DPWES, CAP, and other agency directors on matters pertaining to Building Design and Construction
May serve as Acting Deputy Director, DPWES - CAP in the absence of the incumbent.
Serves as a key member of the Capital Facilities leadership/management teams and closely coordinates activities with other members of CAP to improve the work culture and employee engagement, project delivery and customer service; demonstrates and promotes collaboration among employees in DPWES, CAP, and with other county agencies in the planning and implementation of capital projects.
Works with members of the Board of Supervisors, other county agencies and state/federal agencies to build alliances and improve collaboration.
Note: Effective July 12, 2025, compensation plans will be increased by 2% (market rate adjustment): https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/fy-2026-compensation-plan
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)
Leads a large division of engineers, architects and other professionals in the planning, design, budgeting and construction of complex building or other related capital projects;
Responsible for planning, programming, budgeting, bidding, design, project management, regulatory and code compliance, safety, and compliance with environmental standards and requirements in carrying out all division capital projects;
Ensures the safe, timely, efficient and economical delivery of all building and utility projects;
Serves as an advisor to Deputy Director, DPWES, Capital Facilities and other County officials on building design and construction and on related contractual matters;
Negotiates critical, highly technical and diverse project agreements, contracts and claim settlements in compliance with Federal, State and local codes, regulations and ordinances;
Responsible for preparation of engineering plans and specifications required for these projects, also engineering cost estimates, special contract provisions, and coordination of easement acquisitions;
Responsible for preparation of technical criteria for selection of engineering consultants for the design of capital projects;
Actively promotes safety and safe practices for all employees (office and field staff)
Responsible for division management pertaining to budget and report preparation, policy and procedural guidance, and all personnel issues.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience)
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architecture field; Plus nine years of progressively responsible professional experience in managing the planning, design and construction of large scale capital utilities or building projects, three years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer - PE or Registered Architect - RA
Valid driver's license
An individual who possesses a valid Professional Engineer or Architect license in another state will be granted a temporary exemption to this requirement pending the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers & Landscape Architects decision regarding that individual's application for reciprocity. As a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect, signs and seals own work product and/or that of subordinate staff.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ten or more years of supervisory experience leading a large team/organization responsible for management of diverse capital projects.
Ten or more years of program management and leadership experience for large, complex CIP program for planning, design and construction.
Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in all aspects of design and construction contract management for Building Capital programs preferably in local, state, or federal government.
Experience developing budgets, workforce planning, and organization performance measurement analysis for capital projects.
Demonstrated ability to promote staff engagement and the ability to foster and grow organizational accountability.
Extensive experience as a lead negotiator for complex CIP Program and extensive experience in contract administration, resolving contract disputes and working with professional services (architects and engineers).
Outstanding oral and written communications skills and experience with providing senior management and executive level briefings as well as public presentations.
Experience with building partnerships with program customers and partners providing outstanding customer service.
Experience with continuous process and standard operating procedures improvement to provide organizational consistency, efficiency, and positive change.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to safely drive a county vehicle. Ability to visit and walk construction sites including sites with varying terrain, and buildings under construction with temporary stairs and ladders. The ability to communicate clearly with others. The ability to sit and stand for extended periods and walk. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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