JOB
To perform a variety of professional engineering tasks in the design and construction of the City's most complex public infrastructure improvement projects; to provide technical engineering expertise supporting the City's infrastructure systems; design and operation of City transportation systems; to supervise assigned staff in project and program development; and to perform variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions: 1.
Lead, plan, train and review the work of staff responsible for performing engineering work including the design and construction inspection of public infrastructure projects.
2.
Perform professional civil engineer functions; Plan, direct and participate in the preparation of plans, specifications, addenda, proposals, district maps, staff reports, project budgets, and cost estimates for proposed projects.
3.
Present to a variety of boards and commissions; coordinate the design of engineering projects and construction work with outside contractors and other agencies; conduct meetings to provide information to outside agencies and the general public.
4.
Perform research for project needs; determine need for land acquisition and eligibility for grant funding of projects.
5.
Lead the selection of consultant engineers for various projects; negotiate with consultants to establish contract prices.
6.
Review and approve engineering and construction projects for compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances.
7.
Respond to public and professional inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
8.
Manage consultants in the development of projects and studies.
9.
Analyze problems pertaining to public infrastructure and develop creative solutions.
10.
Analyze construction bids, field verify construction quantities, negotiate with contractors to establish change order prices to perform extra work not included in the original construction contract, prepare monthly pay estimates and contract change orders for recommendation of approval and payment.
11.
Provide supervision of assigned staff including development of project schedules and work assignment.
12.
Serve as liaison for the Engineering Department with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies, negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
Marginal Functions: 1.
Assist in directing emergency management operations within the assigned area as required.
2.
Periodically inspect public infrastructure construction sites to verify progress and compliance with plans and specifications and to resolve problems and conflicts that arise at the construction site.
3.
Prepare application documentation for funding opportunities.
4.
Identify potential improvements to the City’s standard construction specifications and standard drawings.
5.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible engineering experience related to public infrastructure projects, including one year of supervision of technicians and engineers.
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in, civil engineering or a related field.
Credentials: Possess a valid registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Dakota or obtain valid registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Dakota through reciprocity.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license.
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