Full-Time
Utility Projects Manager
Updated on 9/12/2026
City of Fredericksburg
11-50 employees
Municipal government and services
Compensation Overview
$82.9k - $125k/yr
Fredericksburg, VA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in utility construction, operations, or project management.
- Three to five years of experience in municipal public works operations, administration, or project management in a local government setting.
- An Engineer-in-Training Certificate.
- Lead and manage public utility projects.
- Oversee the development, design, and construction of utility maintenance and capital improvement projects.
- Manage all phases of the project life cycle from initiation to closure.
- Deliver projects within scope, resource, time, and budget constraints.
- Assist in developing water and sewer programs.
- Administer water and sewer programs.
- Coordinate with city departments and external organizations.
- Ensure high levels of customer service and stakeholder satisfaction.
- A Professional Engineer license in Virginia, or the ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire.
City of Fredericksburg is a municipal government in Virginia. It administers public safety, public works, utilities, planning, parks, community programs, finance, and other local services. Its work serves residents, businesses, visitors, and civic institutions within the City of Fredericksburg. City departments operate through public accountability, local ordinances, service delivery, infrastructure maintenance, permitting, budgeting, and community engagement. Work spans public safety, engineering, utilities, planning, recreation, administration, finance, and customer service. The work links local government expertise with day-to-day delivery for Fredericksburg residents and businesses.
Company Size
11-50
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Headquarters
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- General fund FY27 rose to $144 million, up 3.3% year over year.
- Fredericksburg earned Bronze Charging Smart designation on April 15, 2026.
- Fire Department won second-highest ISO rating on March 11, 2026, supporting insurance appeal.
What critics are saying
- DEQ investigated three sewer overflows in March 2026, including a 125,000-gallon spill.
- City settled Kirby v. City of Fredericksburg for $365,000 on January 8, 2026.
- Persistent wastewater failures and DEQ violations threaten permits, cleanup costs, and leadership credibility.
What makes City of Fredericksburg unique
- Downtown Main Street won Virginia Main Street Milestone Award in June 2026.
- FXBGO! added two Gillig buses and launched new route realignments in January 2026.
- City opened East Campus, centralizing services and modernizing resident-facing operations.
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