Construction & Design Manager

Martin County is accepting applications for a full-time Construction & Design Manager within the Martin County Highway Department.

The Construction and Design Manager responsibilities encompass a broad range of duties in assisting the County Engineer that the Engineering Division is functioning smoothly. This position oversees construction projects from the fund acquisition all the way through to the final construction process. Oversees and troubleshoots multiple projects at one time. This position completes preliminary surveys compiling information for future projects. Designs and prepares detailed construction plans for Grading, Paving, Bridge and Culvert replacement. Inspects all types of construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications and contract requirements. Coordinates construction projects, including reporting to the state, from the design phase all the way through the construction inspection stage. Responsible for Bridge Safety Inspections, all the way from the scheduling of the inspections, to the actual physical inspection, to reports to the state and communicating the results to the County Engineer. Directs and supervises the day-to-day activities of the other engineering staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads a survey crew, supervising and participating in all phases of field surveys. 
• Represents the Martin County highway Department on committees and meetings as assigned. 
• Coordinates construction projects from the design process all the way through the construction. 
• Maintains computer equipment and network. This includes keeping all computers operating, installing new software, doing back-ups and solving problems that other run into while working on the computer. 
• Carries the responsibilities for the accuracy of survey crew results to include reference point locations, reference lines and construction staking. 
• Completes preliminary surveys compiling necessary information for future projects. 
• Designs and prepares detailed construction plans for projects such as grading of highways, paving highways and bridges and culvert replacements and storm sewer projects.
• Inspects all types of construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications and contract requirements. 
• Measures and verifies quantities of materials, testing for quality assurance and compliance with design specifications. 
• Coordinates construction projects, including reporting to the state, from the design phase all the way through to the construction inspection. 
• Educates the engineering staff on a variety of topics, including training them on the computers and survey equipment and teaching them new software. 
• Schedules the day-to-day activities of the engineering staff and follows up to make sure work is being performed in a satisfactory manner.
• Works with other Highway Department Supervisors and employees to make sure department assets are being best utilized.
• Responsible for bridge inspections, all the way from the scheduling of the inspections to the actual physical inspection, to reports to the state and communicating the result to the County Engineer. 
• Collaborates and corresponds with other County offices and the general public on a wide variety of Highway Department topics. 
• Write proposals, estimates and contract documentation. 
• Participates in continuing education and training sessions on position applicable law and regulation changes, computer skills and other position related matters. Ensures required certification and licensure credentials remain valid. 
• Performs other work-related duties as required. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel so classified.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong working knowledge of highway surveying and engineering support operations, related equipment and related quality requirements. 
• Strong working knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods and practices used in highway surveying and engineering support operations.
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to the highway, bridge and ditch systems, construction, land acquisition and traffic control. 
• Considerable working knowledge of computer aided design applications and the ability to utilize them effectively. 
• Ability to effectively organize, direct and perform highway surveying and engineering support activities. 
• Ability to operate general office equipment and technology. 

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience could provide necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job.

POSITION COMPETENCIES

ACCOUNTABILITY & DEPENDABILITY

• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with limited oversight.
• Follows instructions and adheres to all County policies and procedures as required. 
• Maintains an acceptable record of work attendance and punctuality in accordance with County and Department requirements. 

COACHING & MENTORING

• Enables others to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction, and encouragement. 
• Coaches’ others regardless of performance level. Shares specialized approaches and skills that will increase capabilities. 
• Takes time to observe behaviors that contribute to or detract from others’ success. Highlights performance strengths and weaknesses by giving factual, specific, non-judgmental feedback.
• Builds relationships with teammates so that coaching efforts are received in a positive, developmental manner. Takes steps to learn the work interests and career goals of teammates. 
• Models’ success behaviors, a high-performance work ethic, and constant self-improvement.

COMMUNICATION (VERBAL & WRITTEN)

• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain working relationships to produce results, and a work environment that builds rapport and trust. 
• Communicates professionally and effectively with internal and external customers through spoken and written correspondence, including emails. Listens well; respects viewpoints different than their own. 
• Contributes knowledge, experience, and feedback appropriately to others. 

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & INTEGRITY

• Demonstrates knowledge and actions consistent with the County’s values and the County’s code of ethics and conduct. 
• Respects and maintains confidentiality.
• Demonstrates high moral principles and professional standards with others through truthfulness and sincerity; makes ethical decisions. 
• Shows respect for others’ ideas, perspectives, and styles. Demonstrates appropriate business etiquette and social skills.

QUALITY OF WORK

• Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Demonstrates the ability to use resources productively, effectively, and efficiently.
• Demonstrates the ability to think proactively, anticipates potential problems, and provides workable solutions and alternatives with a ‘can do’ approach. 
• Develops and maintains good working knowledge of job responsibilities and prescribed procedures, which facilitates the efficient performance of Takes initiative to utilize job knowledge to analyze situations, resolve problems, and reach decisions.

SAFETY CONSCIOUS

• Promotes and supports safety and loss control programs to ensure a safe and healthy working environment that will minimize hazards and/or risks that could result in personal injury, illness, and/or property damage. 
• Keeps abreast of accident/injury trends within the Department, ensuring proper action was taken to investigate incidents/accidents in determining causes and reducing injuries.

TEAMWORK

• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables. 
• Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first. 
• Gives honest and constructive feedback and shows willingness to receive feedback from peers. 
• Provides assistance to teammates as needed. 

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

 The position has reasonable and safe working conditions in general, but requires the proper use of safety equipment and proper knowledge of safety precautions to maintain the reasonable working conditions.

The individual may encounter moderate emotional strain or tension and will constantly be exposed to sitting, standing, moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds) occasional heavy lifting (75 pounds) and other environmental conditions normally present in highway maintenance and construction activities.

Continuous: Keyboarding; Some mental effort and stress involved resulting in frustration; Considerable mental effort and stress; Work alone; work requires moderate attention to detail; Work requires high attention to detail; Work with frequent deadlines.  Frequent: Limited mental effort and/or stress.

Occasional: Walk; Stand; Sit; Exposed to toxic/caustic materials; Exposure to emotional public.

Intermittent: Bend or stoop; Kneel or squat; Lift or carry less than 10 lbs.; Lift or carry 11-25 lbs.; Lift, carry, push, pull 26-60 lbs.; Lift, carry, push, pull over 60 lbs.; Repetitive movement; Working in hot weather above 90 degrees; Exposed to annoying odor; Exposed to wet conditions; Exposed to machine tools; Exposure to offensive language.

This position is responsible for the use of the following: GPS Surveying Equipment, Robotic Total Station, Material Testing Equipment, and Computers/software.

Martin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.