Civil Engineering Project Manager

Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting position as an Engineering Project Manager with a diverse hardworking and talented group of people dedicated to serving customers Do you enjoy problem solving and helping others excel in the Engineering Department If your answers are Yes! consider joining our Team in providing essential public services every day in Virginias second largest City! As an Engineering Project Manager you will lead the team of employees responsible for the review approval and of the Departments Capital Improvement Program. The Engineering Project Manager is an advanced level supervisory management engineering position tasked with the responsibility of overseeing and performing technical administrative supervisory and complex professional engineering work for capital improvement projects to ensure technical competence and compliance with all current department city state and federal requirements. The selected candidate for Engineering Project Manager will manage supervise and participate in a wide range of projects and activities in addition to representing the Public Utilities Department to outside agencies and customers. Typical tasks for the Engineering Project Manager include the following: Manages assigned activities within the Capital Improvements Program. Assists with the planning directing supervision and coordination of departmental operations; oversees and participates in the development of departmental strategic plans; assigns work activities projects and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products methods and procedures. Determines scope of engineering projects; prepares Request for Proposal RFP ; coordinates the bidding process for assigned projects; oversees and participates in the assembly and preparation of bid documents including drawings calculations specifications plans and support materials; assures bid documents notifications awards and related materials are distributed to appropriate contractors outside agencies and personnel according to established time lines; evaluates and recommends professional engineering consultants and contracts awards. Coordinates Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provides staff assistance to the Engineering Manager; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Assists with the preparation of operating and capital improvement budgets and control of expenditures. Performs complex engineering design; prepares plans drawings specifications contract documents and sketches pertinent to public utilities construction projects. Leads an engineering team in the design and completion of complex engineering projects; serves as project manager for assigned complex and major engineering projects. Provides infrastructure master planning analysis and project planning support. The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks. If this sounds like a good fit please apply for this exciting position in the City of Chesapeake. The CITY that truly CARES for its residents! #CivilEngineer #CivilEngineerManager #Engineer PM22

Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelors degree in construction civil engineering or closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards this class requires a minimum of six years of relevant fulltime equivalent experience. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid drivers license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards . Professional Engineer PE License is required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to shortterm department needs and/or Citywide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications
PE License Required

Work Schedule
MondayFriday Hours: 8:00am 5:00 pm