Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

Department

PUBLIC UTILITIES

Division

PUB UTIL TECHNICAL

Requisition Number

202619

Number of hours worked per week

40+

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Work Site Location

City Hall, 306 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

R - Routine

Pay Grade

GE20

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$84,951- $140,169/ annually
Salary is based on experience and qualifications
**$3,000 sign-on bonus available

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting position as a Project Manager with a diverse, hardworking and talented group of people dedicated to serving customers?

Do you excel in a dynamic environment with diverse challenges and opportunities? Do you enjoy problem solving and helping others excel in the Engineering Department? If your answers are “Yes!” consider joining our Team in providing essential public services every day in Virginia’s second largest City!

As a Project Manager, you will lead the team of employees responsible for the review, approval and execution of projects submitted by the Development Community.

The Project Manager is an advanced level supervisory management engineering position with significant field and administrative responsibilities for planning and delivering program services, responding to internal and external customers, and supervising personnel.

Professional Engineer license required for this position.

The selected candidate for Project Manager will manage, supervise, and participate in a wide range of projects and activities in addition to representing the Public Utilities Department to outside agencies and customers.

Typical tasks for the Project Manager include the following:

Establishing, updating, and implementing design policies and standards. Ensure that all Public Utility related projects comply with city, departmental and regulatory agency policies, procedures and standards.
Administrative work including maintenance of engineering records and plans, processing of daily paperwork including reports, requisitions, and personnel information.
Gathering and maintaining information to support periodic and special reports documenting activities and events for area of responsibility.
Supervising, mentoring and training of staff, to include assignment and evaluation of work product.
Developing and implementing solutions for diverse engineering challenges.
Assists in updating long-term water and sanitary sewer master plans.
Developing, controlling, and administering divisional operational budgets including performing cost analysis and projections.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

If this sounds like a good fit, please apply for this exciting position in the City of Chesapeake.
The CITY that truly CARES for its residents!

#Engineer, #CivilEngineer

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONALREQUIREMENT:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in construction, civil engineering, or closely related field.

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

SPECIALCERTIFICATIONSANDLICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Professional Engineer License required.

SPECIALREQUIREMENTS:
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

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

01/20/2026

Job Close Date

02/20/2026

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

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Walking

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting

No Response

Lifting Amount

N/A

Carrying

No Response

Carrying Weight

N/A

Pushing/Pulling

No Response

Pushing/Pulling Weight

N/A

Reaching

No Response

Handling

No Response

Fine Dexterity

No Response

Kneeling

No Response

Crouching

No Response

Crawling

No Response

Bending

No Response

Twisting

No Response

Climbing

No Response

Balancing

No Response

Vision

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls

No Response

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Protective Equipment Required

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

N = Never

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

N = Never

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

Continuously- 2/3 or more 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

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

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)

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests

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