Manager of Right-of-Way Field Services

Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and adminstering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required.Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred.  Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in program administration required.  Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds.  Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.

Detailed job description (should describe the actual duties for the position)

• Supervise Right-of-Way and Code Enforcement Inspectors to assure proper installation and maintenance of improvements within the City’s Right-of-Way. 
• Help handle disputes between Right-of-Way and Code Enforcement Inspectors and property owners and/or contractors.
• Work with Residents First and Code Enforcement Administrator to prioritize and assign 311 sidewalk complaints and Right-of-Way requests to the Inspectors and track completion and documentation of work assignments.  
• Work with Residents First and Code Enforcement Administrator to develop and maintain a records management system for tracking complaints and other work within the Right-of-Way.  
• Evaluate and document the condition of sidewalks and pedestrian pathways to ensure compliance with municipal standards and safety requirements.
• Attend meetings and prepare internal and external communications, as needed. 
• Responsible for site safety and environmental compliance and reporting.
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, utilities, constituents, and all related parties to deliver projects per City standards and contract requirements.  
• Follow and execute project close-out protocol and Accela Work Reports. 
• Review monthly mileage reports and verify authenticity 

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing construction projects, supervising field inspectors, scheduling, resolving construction disputes, and cost estimating is required. 
• Requires knowledge of sewers, paving, water mains, curbing, and sidewalks.
• Proficiency in Pegasus, Accela, and CityWorks, or other similar work management tools.
• Experience, knowledge and/or certifications in at least 3 of the following: Flexible Pavement, ACI Concrete Field Testing, Traffic Work Zone, Compaction Testing, Aggregate Testing, NICET level 3 or 4 certification, OSHA 10 HR or OSHA 30 HR preferred. 

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000