Construction Engineer

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, developing, and overseeing work performed by contractors and design consultants for the Authority's roadway, trail, bridge, and facility projects.
The following duties are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required:

• Under general supervision, this position plans, coordinates, develops, implements, supervises, reviews, and inspects work performed by contractors, design consultants and architects from project concept to completion.
• Assists with the development, bid and procurement of engineering consultant, architect and construction contracts; coordination with legal counsel and other Authority staff.
• Performs or supervises engineering work related to the Authority’s capital projects involving roadway, bridge, trail and facilities.
• Applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices in the areas related to roadway design, storm drainage, water quality, pavement design, traffic engineering, utilities and construction specifications.
• Coordinates capital projects between contractors, consultants, and adjacent municipal, state and federalgovernment agencies.
• Assists with the development and negotiation of intergovernmental agreements with local municipalities forfunding, design, construction, operation and maintenance of projects.
• Conducts engineering research and analysis; develops scopes of work and project bid documents that meetbudgets; prepares cost estimates and schedules for projects; reviews and recommends payment ofconsultant and contractor monthly invoices; administers contracts; prepares project status reports.
• Inspects contractor work for quality and compliance with project specifications and standards; serves as theAuthority's field representative on construction projects; gives direction and negotiates with contractors.
• Performs development reviews referred to the Authority by member jurisdictions to ensure any impacts toAuthority infrastructure and interests are addressed.
• Responds to customer complaints regarding construction related issues.
• Represents the Department at occasional Board or public meetings related to projects.
• Assist with integration of departmental project management processes into enterprise PMO.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget.
  

• Minimum of 10 years post graduate engineering experience in public infrastructure project/construction management.
• Registered Professional Engineering license in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Ability to learn and apply engineering principles related to public works construction projects including highway design and construction standards.
• Ability to make basic engineering computations and to prepare, check, and design engineering plans, studies, profiles, and maps.
• Successful applicant will have excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills and be an energetic team player in a small government agency.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and have excellent, technical engineering and problem solving skills. Must be flexible and able to handle a variety of tasks.
• Excellent computer skills required including Microsoft Office and working knowledge of CADD and GIS applications.
  
  
  

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.