JOB
Project management position in the Utilities Department is responsible for technical and managerial work for the complete design, permitting, bidding and construction of capital improvement projects.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are normal for this position.Management and implementation of capital improvements and miscellaneous infrastructure projects.Facilitates communications among engineers, contractors, vendors, staff, citizens, governmental state and regulatory agencies.Performs constructive reviews of contract documents, preparing reports and recommendations for project implementation; procures services and required permits for related projects.Prepares permit application and processes permits through regulatory agencies as required.Designs and/or supervises design to meet minimum local, state and federal standards.Meets with permit agencies as required to review design criteria and permit requirements.Provides preliminary and final construction cost estimates including quantity summary sheets for bid documents.Prepares contract documents and specifications.Prepares Council Agenda items for awarding of proposed design and construction contracts, change orders, and progress reports.Coordinates pre-bid meetings with contractors and suppliers.Approves, prepares and issues bid addenda.Attends bid openings, review bids and qualifies contractors.Reviews and provides analysis of contractor's project bids.Coordinates, reviews and recommends approval of reports, schedules, request for payments, change orders, and estimates prepared for work.Oversees field inspectors and other support personnel as required.Prepares and processes final construction documents (i.e. record drawings, completion certifications and test results) through permit agencies for acceptance of projects. Manages project budgets and schedules for completion of projects.Prepares GIS system maps and directs activities of outside consultants in maintaining existing GIS system maps. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of the complete process of design, permitting and construction of utilities and public works facilities.Knowledge of engineering and construction principles and practices as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of utilities and public works facilities.Knowledge of mathematical engineering applications, land and surveying methods, and general municipal operations.Knowledge of current construction methods and costs for the preparation of estimates.Knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to the design, construction, and inspection of utilities and public works projects.Knowledge of local, state and federal permitting agencies and criteria as required for permitting public works facilities.Working knowledge of computer skills for GIS, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, Word documents and spreadsheets.Ability to supervise and evaluate subordinate personnel, contractors and consultants.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, developers, officials and the general public.Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blue prints, schematics, specifications, contract documents and technical reports and publications.Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, officials, administrators and the public.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Ability to manage workflow with strong organizational skills.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees of this class must be able to climb ladders, stand and/or sit for extended periods of time and bend frequently as part of the daily duties and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Task may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Employees frequently work inside air-conditioned office surroundings and occasionally will be outdoors with intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements that are consistent with routine conditions such as heat, humidity, inclement weather and animals/insects. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.