Experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
• Experience: Technical proficiency in civil engineering, community development, facility management, construction practices, and project management to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above for the section where the position is being filled. • Two years’ experience as Project Manager, Engineering Tech II, or equivalent. • Education: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, or a related field. A master’s degree in public administration or a related field is preferred. • A certificate of completion from an accredited Civil Engineering or Construction Management program or other related technical program may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirement. • The successful demonstration of municipal project instigation and implementation.
This position assists in planning, organizing, and administering the implementation of capital improvement projects (CIPs). CIPs include water and wastewater infrastructure, drainage, roadway, and pedestrian improvement projects. Evaluates and provides recommendations to the Services & Facilities Director and City Engineer for changes that substantially impact the scope of work, change order, budget, or schedule of a project. Provides data for technical components of grant preparation and administration. Evaluates proposals and provides recommendations for selection. Manages consultants’ performance and budgets. Develops guidelines, policies, ordinances, and procedures pertaining to project management, infrastructure, and facilities. Monitors project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion. Develops Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for engineering projects and services. Prepares staff reports and presents findings at public meetings.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all-encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.
• Develops plans, specifications, and cost estimates for capital improvement projects.
• Participates in all phases, as required, of assigned projects, including project initiation, consultant selection, design, bidding, construction, and post construction.
• Plans and assists with the various phases of capital improvement projects.
• Works and assists Services and Facilities Director and City Engineer on assigned construction and building tasks as needed.
• Reviews and approves Encroachment Permits for construction and utility work.
• Coordinates and prepares bid management and contract award.
• Creates and modifies maps and engineering drawings for streets, utility placement, right of ways and other infrastructure using an AutoCAD and ArcGIS systems.
• Provides assistance to the public by providing information related to capital improvement projects. Including project updates on social media.
• Communicates technical and analytical information in a manner that is understandable and useful to major stakeholders, decision makers and members of the public.
• Evaluates policy questions from City decision makers, complying with necessary timelines, levels of effort, and approaches to analysis that are sensitive to the context of the policy question.
• Coordinates with department Superintendents to develop scope of work for projects and identify budgetary resources to ensure they can effectively complete their assignments within budgetary thresholds and project deadlines.
• Recognizes the need of consultants, vendors, contractors, and City staff and communicates among them in a direct, specific, and effective manner.
• Prepares requests for proposals, competitive sealed bids, requests for qualifications, or other solicitation packages and related documents, negotiates and coordinates with the Contract Administrative Specialist with contracts and project participants and service providers.
• Advises the Services & Facilities Director of measures to resolve conflicts in a timely manner satisfying project needs, and in keeping with budgetary constraints and established schedules.
• Negotiates change orders in conjunction with the Services & Facilities Director and City Engineer.
• Participates in Departmental budget preparation and administration.
• Coordinates activities with other City Departments and the City Attorney.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports and resolutions for City Council as needed.
• Performs duties as assigned.