JOB
At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement, and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate, and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset. Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD. JOB SUMMARY: This is a highly responsible professional position reporting to the Manager, Engineering. This position will manage/direct the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) ensuring the coordination of project scoping, budgeting, design, construction, inspection and acceptance with all stakeholders. Facets of this position will include: scopes of work development, scheduling, budgeting, review of construction drawings and computations associated with but are not limited to; roadway, water, sewer, storm drainage, storm-water management, erosion and sediment control, grading, site layout, other utilities, municipal buildings and landscaping to ensure that all projects are successfully completed to ultimately provide the best value for the City and the taxpayers. This position will serve as the primary point of contact concerning the City’s CIP.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Executes Capital Projects developing scope and budget, hiring consultants through the City’s procurement process, hiring contractors through bidding process, and administering all aspects of project planning & design. Manages the City’s Capital Improvement Program process serving as the Principal Manager ensuring projects meet the City’s standards and specifications, City codes and fall within planned budgets.Collaborates and cooperates with staff across City departments that may include the Department of Public Works (Planning, Building, Parks, Engineering, and Operations), City Police, etc. and lead these teams in the completion of projects.Reviews and provides feedback on project scopes, estimates, schedules, plans and specifications.Manages the planning and budget formulation of CIP projects.Tracks status of all CIPs.Effectively communicates across departments to ensure appropriate staff are involved during applicable stages of projects and to keep team members apprised of project progress.Acts as a liaison/mediates/negotiates with consultants, developers, other government agencies and the public.Prepares and presents information to citizen groups, external agencies, senior staff and elected officials.Manages individual Capital Improvement Program projects.Develops and revises CIP related policies, standards, and guidelines. Operates a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices on a regular basis.Performs other duties as assigned.