Senior Engineer Grade 27
Senior Engineer Grade 27
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$ 84599 - 136359
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Job Description
About the Position
The expected salary range for this role on hire is$88406 $142495 WHO WE ARE
MCDOTsmission is to move people and connect places with seamlessequitabletransportation options that are safeenvironmentally responsible and support economic growthand vibrancy in Montgomery County. MCDOT supports its residents commuters and visitors with transit options and infrastructure that provides seamless transportation services to the public.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Department of Transportation Division of Transportation Engineering TransportationConstruction Section is seeking a Senior Engineer to provide claims analysis support project schedule reviews intensive plan review and constructability guidance for complex and difficult projects frominitialengineering concepts through final design to construction project closeout and final acceptance. To Monitor andassistin monitoring contract performance during construction. Performs contract administration duties by reviewing; contractor estimates for payment contractor delay claims evaluating claims for differing site conditions and other contractor claims for compensation and/or term increases and preparessubsequentchange document for the office of Procurement actions.
You are detailoriented organizedtimely and reliable
You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
You are selfsufficient and a problemsolver
You convey information professionally and work well with people at all job levels from field to management
You communicate technical and nontechnical information effectively both orally and in writing
You candeal tactfully effectively and equitably with stakeholders and other interested parties.
You are familiar with multimodal transportation planning and engineering best practices guidelines and policies
You are skilled in using a computer and automated office technology. This may include but is not limited to Primavera knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Office 365 SharePoint Adobe Creative Suite products (AcrobatPhotoshop Illustrator and InDesign) and online meeting platforms (Zoom Microsoft Teams Webex Adobe Connect etc..
What Youll Be Doing
The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate must be able to meet deadlines and follow through with multiple projects simultaneously andhave the ability towork independently to perform a variety of difficult and complex actions. Thoroughknowledgeofandtheabilitytoapplymodernprinciplesandpracticesofengineeringto which the position is assigned. Knowledgeoftheprinciplespoliciespracticesandregulationsassociatedwithcontractadministrationinordertoprepareprojectrelatedelementsofcontractdocuments(e.g.scopeofworkspecifications)reviewandrateproposalsprovideengineeringexpertiseduringcontractnegotiations andmanagecontractsafteraward.Knowledgeofapplicablecodesstatutesandregulationsrelatedtotheassignedengineeringfield. Knowledgeofcomputerengineeringapplicationsandmodels. Abilitytoleadmentorandguideothertechnicalstaff.AbilitytoworkwithcoworkersandCountyemployeestointerpretrequirementsprovidetechnical guidanceandpersuadeorinfluenceindividualsorgroups.Abilitytopreparewrittenreportscontractdocumentationrecordsofunitactivitiesandcorrespondence. Abilityindependentlytoconductfieldinvestigationsandinspectionsinenvironmentalconditionsthat present moderate discomforts and risks. Ability to attend meetings or perform other assignments at locations outside the office.
Other duties include but are not limited to:
Communicating with developersdesignerscontractors property owners other governmental agencies and thegeneral publicin response to requests for information to explain legal/regulatory requirements or provide technicalassistance.
Review and analysis of Contractor Schedules and Construction Claims.
Review and evaluate new or existing industry standardscodesand practices to develop standards and guides for an area of technical engineering reviewing plans and proposals with the technical area for compliance with such guides and serves as expert or technical resource in the County on matters within the technical area.
Advises the public and othersregardingengineering policies and requirements for construction andassistssuch persons on such matters as regulatory compliance County policies and procedures. Attends and presents at public hearings.
Conferswith developersA&Estaffcontractorsand their representativesregardingissues arisingin the course ofplanning and completing projects and negotiates agreements with such entities to resolve matters committing the Department as authorized.
Reviews plans in preparation ofIFBs the contract award process and other tasks associated with the construction of a project after it has been awarded.
Mentor Section staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:Considerable (five 5 years) experience inTransportation Engineering Civil Engineering.
Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with aBachelors Degree in engineering or a related disciplineappropriate tothe assigned position. Registration as a Professional Engineer may substitute for the degree.
Equivalency:An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted provided such combination includes at least sixty 60 accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position.
License: Possession of a valid Class C (or equivalent)drivers license from the applicants state of residence.
Preferred Criteria Interview Preferences
Experience performing constructability reviews andtaking action to resolveissues which impede accomplishment of project schedules.
Experience managing Construction Contractors.
Experience in coordinating with FederalStateand local agencies to deliver transportation design projects.
Experiencein developingconstruction schedules and budgets.
Experience in presenting and responding both orally and in writing to elected officials regulatory review agencies community groups business community members and individuals.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly as it relates to employment opportunities the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference refer to the Careers webpage onHiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education relevant experience knowledge skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a Lateral Transfer candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge skills and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation the Countys Public Employees (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employmentand the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at19A12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from theEthics Commissionwebsite.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
