Engineer V

The Inspection Branch of Utilities Design and Construction Division is seeking a highly experienced and motivated individuals to serve as the Chief of the Inspection Branch.

The Chief of Inspection Branch is responsible for direct management, supervision, and leadership to a team of three Supervising Engineering Inspectors, two Assistant Construction/Maintenance Project Managers and 7 Senior Engineering Inspectors on large, high dollar, complex storm water, transportation, and other horizontal infrastructure construction projects to assure timely, cost effective, and high-quality project inspection services.

The chief will lead a team of inspectors and engineers to ensure that all construction activities meet project drawings and specifications, county and state standards, and safety regulations.

Keys responsibilities include:

• Oversee site inspections program through a team performing quality assurance, and quality control on county's horizontal infrastructure process.
• Assure timely, cost effective, and high-quality project inspection services.
• Ensure that the contractor's adherence to engineering specifications, safety protocols, and local/state/federal regulations.
• Communicate updates and potential project challenges to Construction Managers and Senior Leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment, supporting the professional growth of the team.
• Coordinate with project managers, ensuring inspections align with project milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure all projects meet environmental and safety regulations and industry standards.
• Ensure the professional development of staff through training and performance evaluations.
• Takes a lead role in coordination with county leaders and senior management in providing briefings and updates to assure the goals of the branch and division are consistently met.

• Benefits
• Retirement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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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, five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field, including one year of supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license.

• Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in all aspects of construction and inspection of primarily horizontal type Capital Projects - preferably in local, state, or federal government.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience or leadership responsibilities for engineers and other construction professionals.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership of a diverse and multi-disciplined professional staff and working with civic groups, other county/state/federal agencies to build alliances and improve collaboration.
• Detailed knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to horizontal construction.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and experience with both public and internal presentations to various audiences.
• Certification as a DEQ SWM Combined Administrator.
• Certification as a DEQ Stormwater Inspector.
• Certification as a DEQ E&S Plan Reviewer/Inspector.
• Certification as a VDOT Intermediate Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control.
• Certified Construction Manager, CCM.
• Information technology skills including use of Microsoft Office software such as Excel Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.