UTILITY PROJECTS MANAGER
CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA

Start a Stable, Essential Career Serving Your Community!

Hiring Range: $82,904 - $125,000 DOQ
Full-Time | Excellent Benefits | Paid Training

What You’ll Do

The City of Fredericksburg is seeking a dedicated and experienced Utility Projects Manager to join our team. This position plays a crucial role in leading and managing public utility projects, overseeing the development, design, and construction of utility maintenance and capital improvement initiatives. The Utility Projects Manager will coordinate with city departments and external organizations to ensure projects are delivered within scope, resources, time, and budget constraints while maintaining high levels of customer service and stakeholder satisfaction. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of Fredericksburg and make a significant impact on the community. Key responsibilities will include:

Project Management Manage all phases of the project life-cycle from initiation to closure.	Project Delivery Deliver projects within scope, resources, time, and budget constraints.
Program Development Assist in developing water and sewer programs.	Program Administration Administer water and sewer programs.

Position Overview

Lead and manage public utility projects.
Oversee the development, design, and construction of utility maintenance and capital improvement projects.
Coordinate with city departments and external organizations.
Ensure high levels of customer service and stakeholder satisfaction.

Why Join the Fredericksburg Team?

A Career with Purpose
As a member of our Utilities team, you will be part of a crucial city operation that supports infrastructure growth and keeps essential services running smoothly every day.

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid training and career development
Virginia Retirement System participation
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous vacation and sick leave
13 paid holidays each year
Relocation assistance

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in utility construction, operations, or project management.
3-5 years’ experience in municipal public works operations, administration, or project management in a local government setting.
Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Virginia, or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.

BE PART OF SOMETHING ESSENTIAL
This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents and businesses of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the City’s Core Values.

Apply online: www.fredericksburgva.gov/careers

The position will remain open until filled.

Questions? [email protected]
The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the company

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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Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Training
Training Programs
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave

City of Fredericksburg

Utility Projects Manager

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