Project Manager- Civil Engineering

The City of Birmingham (EOE) is searching for an Engineering Department Project Manager. Responsibilities include planning coordinating and managing multiple municipal road construction and infrastructure projects from design through completion. This position oversees City field staff consultants and contractors ensures compliance with engineering standards and contract specifications resolves construction issues reviews and approves pay estimates and change orders and serves as the primary liaison between contractors consultants city departments and the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage multiple roadway street reconstruction utility sidewalk and infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Oversee and direct engineering technicians inspectors and other field staff assigned to construction projects.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with plans specifications schedules safety requirements and quality standards.
• Conduct regular field inspections and resolve construction issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Review contractor pay estimates progress payments and supporting documentation for accuracy and contract compliance.
• Prepare review negotiate and process change orders contract modifications and project documentation.
• Coordinate project schedules with contractors utility companies consultants and internal city departments.
• Monitor project budgets expenditures and funding to ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
• Interpret engineering plans specifications contracts and applicable regulations.
• Maintain project records reports meeting minutes and construction documentation.
• Respond to contractor inquiries resident concerns and stakeholder questions regarding construction activities as needed.
• Conduct construction progress meetings and coordinate project updates with city leadership.
• Identify project risks and develop practical solutions to minimize delays and cost impacts.
• Ensure compliance with local state and federal regulations governing public infrastructure projects.
• Assist in the preparation of bid documents construction contracts and project specifications.
• Support long-term capital improvement planning and project development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of municipal road construction methods materials and engineering practices.
• Thorough understanding of public works construction contracts and specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience reviewing contractor pay applications quantities and change orders.
• Knowledge of project budgeting and construction cost control.
• Ability to supervise and mentor field personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering/project management software.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors consultants elected officials city staff and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management Engineering Technology or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal engineering public works construction or infrastructure project management.
• Experience administering public construction contracts and overseeing field inspection activities.
• Valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Experience with municipal capital improvement programs.
• Knowledge of State standards and municipal procurement requirements.
• Experience with construction management software and GIS/CAD applications.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and outdoor field work.
• Frequent travel to construction sites.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions traffic construction equipment noise dust and uneven terrain.
• Occasional evening meetings or emergency response may be required.

Required Experience:

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