Engineer I / Project Manager
Engineer I / Project Manager
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Job Description
Purpose & Job Related Requirements
REPORTS TO:Engineering Administrator/Traffic Engineer/Stormwater Administrator
FLSA STATUS:Exempt - Executive
CLASSIFICATION:Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period
PAY GRADE:120
SAFETY SENSITIVE:Yes - Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to perform administrative/supervisory functions associated with coordinating and managing Transportation and Public Works projects. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: coordinating and supervising section personnel consultants projects and associated activities as assigned coordinating and reviewing engineering projects or activities ensuring these activities are performed in accordance with applicable codes and performing additional tasks as required.
Job Related Requirements
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation responsible for the safety readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy.
Emergency Position
This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather utility failure fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
- Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
High school diploma or equivalent required with four years of experience in the required discipline (engineering construction management Project management design engineering land development stormwater pavement management sign and marking maintenance and installation traffic signal maintenance and installation or traffic studies to include traffic signal and systems timing development/installation and signal systems communications) required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.
Must possess a valid drivers license.
Bachelors Degree preferred.
When assigned to project management:
One year of project management supervising and working with third party design consultants programming planning and/or designing is required.One year of supervisory experience is preferred.
Possession of International Municipal Association Level II certification in Sign and Marking Traffic Signal Electronics or Construction is preferred.
Essential Duties Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
When assigned to Project Management:
Develops departmental capital improvement projects timelines and maintains updated grant charts of all projects sponsored by the department and or by third party consultants (SPLOST Office & Consultants) including stormwater roadway sidewalk multiuse path and intersection improvement projects.
Work and coordinate with multiple key departmental staff including the Transportation Planning team to maintains updates and coordination on weekly basis maintaining up to date data base for planned designed and on-going projects.
Compose timeline for each capital project and identify critical path with coordination with appointed staff Which includes assisting with the preparation of individual project Critical Date Schedules to follow ACCs Capital Project Delivery Process.
Take on project management role for assigned projects including projects funded by federal and state funds
Oversee and manage task orders issued to design consultants on capital improvement projects verify and approve invoices and submit reimbursement requests when applicable and as directed
Maintain active training for the Local Administered Project Certification with the Georgia Department of Transportation; more than one training may be required and as directed by Engineering Administrator
Direct the evaluation and selection of consultant with collaboration with ACCGov Procurement and Purchasing staff
Responsible to ensure consultants are following all terms and conditions of state and federal funded projects administered by the department
Responsible for ensure that ACCs Capitol Improvement Process is being followed by Design Consultants when tasked with delivering Local Projects.
Responsible for ensure that GDOTs Plan Development Process in addition to Highway Design Standards are being followed and utilized by Design Consultants when tasked with delivering Locally Let projects which are funded by State or Federal Funds through Grants or other sources.
Coordinate plans reviews on assigned roadway and drainage maintenance and new capital improvement projects with Construction Management Coordinator or other staff as directed.
Prepares or directs the preparation of various construction cost estimates.
Processes pay applications on all assigned projects and submits certified pay applications for further processing and payment.
These duties also include review of an/all other associated contract documents for all projects assigned.
Prepares correspondence to contractors consultants utility groups and other government agencies.
Tracks individual project schedule and work progress. Submits detailed bi-weekly update on all assigned projects to Engineering Administrator prior to bi-weekly update meeting.
When needed perform the inspection of construction projects for compliance to contract requirements and established standards and specifications; prepares or directs the preparation of change orders; certifies or rejects work; administers project closeout; assesses for liquidated damages; performs final inspection and approves final payment.
Responds to questions from general public and media related to construction and project management activities.
Makes oral and written presentations to citizen groups neighborhood associations the County Managers Office and the Mayor and Commission.
Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of the principles practices and procedures of the Athens-Clarke County and the operations and functions of the Public Works Department depending on area of assignment.
When Assigned to Project Management:
Knowledge of practices policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
Knowledge of land surveying principles hydraulics and methods of construction cost estimation.
Knowledge of computer applications for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and various word processing spreadsheet and database software.
Knowledge of the scheduling and planning principles of construction.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices and of methods used to formulate evaluate and administer public works construction projects.
Knowledge of roadway and drainage construction materials costs and structures.
Knowledge in developing and administering operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of specific duties of the position.
Knowledge of all applicable laws ordinances policies standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.
Knowledge of the scheduling and planning principles of projects in the Public Works Department or Public Utilities.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices and of methods used to formulate evaluate and administer public works construction projects.
Knowledge of reading and implementing plans construction drawings and specifications.
Knowledge and skill needed to operate various computer applications equipment and machinery including a utility vehicle computer printer calculator copy machine facsimile machine two-way radio and telephone.
Knowledge of and proficient with computers.
Knowledge of erosion and sediment and control best management practices.
Skill in organizational management human relations and technical techniques.
Ability to keep abreast of any changes in policy methods operations budgetary and equipment needs etc. as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.
Ability to develop and administer policies procedures plans and activities and to monitor performance of subordinates against measured established goals.
Ability to develop and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
Ability to read and implement plans construction drawings and specifications.
Ability to manage projects supervise and conduct effective oral and written communication.
Ability to communicate and interact with subordinates management employees members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the Athens-Clarke County as they relate to the Public Works Department.
Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise clear and effective manner.
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented setting priorities maintaining standards and resolving problems.
Ability to comprehend interpret and apply regulations procedures and related information.
Ability to handle required calculations using statistical calculations.
Ability to read understand and interpret personnel and financial reports and related materials.
Ability to use a variety of engineering and surveying tools and equipment.
Ability to utilize computer software programs relevant to the position.
Knowledge in specialized project management software such as Microsoft Project Manager and knowledge of ACCs Capitol Improvement Process which is being followed by Design Consultants when tasked with delivering Local Projects.
Knowledge of GDOTs Plan Development Process in addition to knowledge of Highway Design Standards which are being followed by Design Consultants when tasked with delivering Locally Let projects which are funded by State or Federal Funds.
Knowledge of GDOTs Policy and Procedure for the Procurement of Engineering and Design Related Consultant Services which would also include the drafting of Requests for Qualifications as well as performing the required Consultant evaluations.Supplemental Information
- (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a utility vehicle computer printer calculator copy machine facsimile machine two-way radio and telephone. Must be able to use body members to work move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking standing bending stooping pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling seeing talking hearing and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers assistants or supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of engineering publications reference texts design manuals equipment training manuals contract documents construction plans preliminary and final plats maps graphs ordinances regulations and related informational documentation directions instructions methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare letters memos reports bids specifications etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Requires the ability to speak to individuals and/or to groups of people with poise voice control and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE:Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative technical or professional languages including civil engineering legal/real estate budgeting and radio communications terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE:Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; interpret graphs; perform calculations involving variables formulas square roots and polynomials; perform algebraic and trigonometric operations; perform statistical calculations when necessary.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE:Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape visually with a variety of machinery and equipment including a utility vehicle computer printer calculator copy machine facsimile machine two-way radio and telephone.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands fingers and eyes accurately in using equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard lift bend push and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY:Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as engineering equipment automated office equipment office supplies computer supplies survey equipment and drafting instruments. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone two-way radio.
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Leah Jagatic HR Coordinator Human Resources or .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
