Vertical Transportation Systems Program Manager (Construction/Maintenance Project Manager II)

*This is a reannouncement. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied this role do not need to reapply to be considered.

This position leads the safety, reliability, and code compliance of all vertical transportation systems across our portfolio, including elevators, escalators, lifts, and related equipment. Operates under the general supervision of the Division Director of Operations and Maintenance and serves as the department’s primary subject matter expert in vertical transportation.

In this highly visible, complex, and impactful role, the VTS Program Manager oversees a large-scale portfolio that spans multiple agencies, community stakeholders, and capital and maintenance projects. The successful candidate will provide expert technical oversight and guidance to both internal staff and contracted partners, ensuring full conformance with national, state, and local codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the department’s vertical transportation systems program, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
• Provides expert technical leadership, guidance, and direction to professional, technical, and contractor teams.
• Coordinates maintenance and modernization projects of varying size, scope, and complexity.
• Oversees multiple contractors and vendors to achieve measurable and sustainable performance improvements.
• Develops, manages, and monitors program budgets and oversee related financial and procurement activities.
• Prepares and presents reports, technical analyses, and program updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, recommend, and implement program improvements to strengthen compliance, system performance, and long-term safety.
• Strong expertise in vertical transportation systems, including elevators, escalators, and lifts.
• Demonstrated experience managing large and complex maintenance or operations programs.
• Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of applicable national, state, and local codes and safety standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly present technical information.
• Experience in budget development, financial management, and procurement processes.

Notes: This position is designated as essential personnel. This position location and work schedule can be altered or changed at any given time due to business necessity and continuity of operations. A flexible working schedule is required and may include on-call and call-back.

The assigned program area for this position is: Vertical Transportation Systems

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(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 with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Environmental or Life Sciences, Construction Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management or related; Plus, five years of experience in the management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects related to the assigned program area to include two years managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple contractors.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check  and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of experience as the VTS technical subject matter expert, leading field associates and/or supervisors in performing Vertical Transportation System maintenance, repair, and capital renewal functions and managing a large portfolio of complex VTS. This experience must include elevators, escalators, and lifts.
• 3+ years demonstrated experience administering and managing Vertical Transportation service contracts and driving vendor accountability for a large (similar in size and scope to Fairfax County Government) institutional or government environment.
• Strong technical and working knowledge of Vertical Transportation Systems to include elevators, escalators, and lifts of varying sizes, complexity and manufactures.
• 5+ years of experience directly accountable as the organizations or agencies lead for vertical transportation systems regulatory compliance and inspection and lifecycle management of a portfolio of over 125 VTS.
• 3+ years proven experience operating at a senior management level, interacting, strategizing, and presenting VTS metrics, code requirements and implications, VTS programs, and technical repair and capital project information to executive leadership and elected/appointed officials.
• Experience developing, leading, and managing VTS modernization programs and legacy system replacement strategies for a portfolio of over 125 VTS.
• Possess a current and valid Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) Certification from an entity accredited by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to walk long distances and access tight spaces, crawl, and reach. Must be able to access facility equipment and equipment rooms. Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, balance, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Must be able to lift and push 25lbs. Must be able to climb up 12 ft step ladders and extension ladders, fixed wall and roof mount ladders, and cage ladders up to 35 ft as well as climb stairs and scaffolding 5 stories. Must be able to effectively work for extended periods to perform indoor or outdoor work during varying, extreme, and other adverse weather and temperature conditions. Must be able to wear and physically complete necessary tasks while wearing OSHA approved and required Personal Protective Equipment to include but not limited to safety shoes, safety gloves, hardhat, safety clothing, respirator. Must be able to work in conditions with high noise levels, dust, and dirt. Must communicate well with others verbally and in writing. Must not be subject to vertigo or acrophobia. Must operate a motor vehicle. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for 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.