Senior Project Manager – Sustainability & Environmental Projects

Job Description:

Senior Project Manager – Sustainability & Environmental Projects

Description

Senior Project Manager - Sustainability & Environmental Projects (FP&C)

Department of Facilities & Environmental Services

12 Months, Full-Time

Exempt, Pay Grade 35

VRS-Eligible, Benefits-Eligible

Job Summary/ Objective:

The position is primarily responsible for managing the planning, scheduling, coordinating, and implementation of building, utility, and infrastructure projects and other related duties as assigned. The position will work on projects that support the County’s sustainability, climate action, and resiliency initiatives, with an objective of directly supporting emission reductions and improvements to energy efficiency. This position will report to the Deputy Chief of Project Management and work closely with the Climate Action Program for coordinated delivery of the County’s sustainability, climate action and environmental goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise hourly employees and interns, as required.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Desired Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

• 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.
  

Required Education and Experience:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:

• 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.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Works typically sitting in an office with occasional walking, light lifting and other limited physical activities.
• Regular contact with department leadership staff including County Executive's Office is necessary.
• Occasional travel within the County and regionally is necessary.
• Occasional work activity after normal duty hours and on weekends is necessary.

Remote Work:

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the County’s Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Salary Range:

The hiring range for this position is $84,917 - $93,855 per year. Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time, FLSA exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, §P-60.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Position open until Monday, February 16, 2026.

Virginia Values Veterans:

Albemarle County is a Certified V3 organization.

EOE/EEO:

Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment, testing, selection, assignment, pay, conditions of work, training, leave, overtime, promotion, discipline, demotion, and separation.