Incumbents perform professional work managing all construction bids and designs, ensuring compliance with regulatory and environmental standards, monitoring and managing assets, and related work as apparent or assigned by the Public Works Director. Incumbents are responsible for putting final touches on capital budgets; providing oversight and direction for construction projects and related public works projects serving as a liaison with outside agencies. Incumbents are involved in policy making... more details
Description
SUMMARY: Incumbents perform professional work managing all construction bids and designs, ensuring compliance with regulatory and environmental standards, monitoring and managing assets, and related work as apparent or assigned by the Public Works Director. Incumbents are responsible for putting final touches on capital budgets; providing oversight and direction for construction projects and related public works projects serving as a liaison with outside agencies. Incumbents are involved in policy making; have resource responsibilities; and are responsible for conducting and managing special projects. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Public Works. Supervision is exercised over assigned divisions.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed.
Works in coordination with senior PW management team
Manages construction projects including preparing bids for advertising, reviewing bid tabulations, developing recommendations for award to the Public Works Director. Attends meetings, review shop drawings, Stormwater management plans, Request for Information (RIF) and related claims.
Supervises assigned staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe work environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
Oversees construction projects as the project manager/inspector. Works in coordination with consultant engineers, as may be necessary.
Works in coordination with consultant engineer overseeing design, including development of construction RFPs, review proposals, and design and construction cost reviews; performs constructability reviews as plans progress; maintains project schedule to ensure projects can be advertised on time; reviews and approves design invoices.
Oversees asset management including developing long-term plans and goals for improving the City’s infrastructure.
Ensures regulatory and environmental compliance.
Assists in the preparations of resident notifications about upcoming construction projects; works with other departments about construction impacts to the community; communicates with residents about complaints and concerns on projects.
Plans, develops, and implements goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned divisions. Additionally, incumbents should be familiar with Ohio Department of Transportation guidelines and regulations and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and local codes
Provides direction and guidance to external consultants and/or vendors engaged in studies and infrastructure projects on behalf of the City; initiates and monitors the progress of special studies to be undertaken by internal staff
Prepares and maintains records and statistical reports on construction activities and incidents by providing regular and accurate reports to the Director of Public Works and ensures all records are properly kept for division activities, including the condition of the infrastructure and development, including identifying funding needs and options
Administers and monitors capital improvement programs, including allocating resources and approving expenditures; in a manner that complies with purchasing regulations
Administers and oversees the annual road program
Prepares or directs the preparation of bid documents
Responds to inquiries and concerns from citizens, and government authorities
Coordinates and directs activities involved in the implementation and completion of applicable projects/contracts, which may include design, scheduling, construction, legal procedures, budget, and construction compliance
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: Exercises supervision of City personnel in related area of responsibility.
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of:
Comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to developing and constructing public works projects
Comprehensive knowledge of City laws and ordinances and state and federal rules and regulations
Comprehensive knowledge of GIS and Computer Aided Design (CAD) system applications
Civil engineering instruments and equipment
Project management principles and practices
Public administration and governmental operations
Strategy development principles and procedures
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
Program development and administration principles and practices
Program/Project management planning principles and techniques
Conflict mediation principles
Public relations principles
Budget principles
City-required safety procedures
Familiarity with community norms and expectations related to Street Maintenance and traffic operations
Construction management principles and practices (including generally accepted Best Management Practices)
Skill in:
Civil Engineering instruments and equipment
Developing and executing administrative procedures
Using personal computers, Microsoft Office, related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment
Ability to:
Analyze and interpret project specifications, design plans, construction plans, schematic drawings, flow charts, project schedules and blueprints
Prioritize and assign work
Read and interpret construction schedules, documents, change orders and submittals
Negotiate with contractors to resolve disputes
Provide leadership
Manage projects
Manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Speak in public
Analyze and develop policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
Resolve conflict
Write technical procedures, policies, contracts, and/or other related detailed materials
Communicate effectively using interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Supervise, train, and develop employees effectively
Prepare, administer and monitor budgets
Perform research, analyze findings, and prepare and present reports and recommendations on Public Works Department issues
Inspect projects or services in the field
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree with coursework in civil engineering, construction management, or related field, five years technical experience in engineering consulting and construction work, and five years of responsible supervisory experience directly related to the area assigned; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
CERTIFICATION/ LICENSURE:
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Ohio driver license.
Possession of National Association of Sewer service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment Certification
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Local Public Agencies (LPA) Certification
Professional Engineer (PE) designation highly desirable.
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking and hearing. Requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing and pulling and repetitive motion. Work has standard vision requirements for visual inspection
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to extreme weather, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens. May be required to wear personal protective equipment. Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. heavy traffic).
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