Surveyors Office - Chief Project Manager
About The Position
Under the direction of the Allen County Surveyor, the Chief Project Manager manages project construction asset management programs and supervises project management staff responsible for Allen County’s stormwater infrastructure, including roads, bridges, culverts, ditches, drainage control structures, and stormwater systems. This position is not covered (at-will) as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook. The role oversees project planning, design, bidding, construction, and contract administration; reviews engineering plans for constructability, watershed impacts, compliance, schedules, and budget constraints; and provides expertise in resolving construction issues. The Chief Project Manager also supports Drainage Board meetings, works with municipalities and constituents on drainage concerns, maintains regulated drain and watershed records, and represents the Surveyor’s Office and Drainage Board at community and watershed meetings. The position works in and out of a standard office setting, with frequent field inspection and exposure to varied outdoor and construction-site conditions. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and as assigned, 40 hours per week, with overtime as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Five years of experience working with site development or heavy construction.
- Fundamental understanding of civil engineering technology, particularly road design, stormwater management, agricultural drainage, and properties of soil and materials.
- Working knowledge of roadway construction, site development, and construction management and inspection.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of surveying.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Autodesk Civil 3D, ArcGIS PRO, and other job-related software.
- Valid Operator’s License to operate County-owned vehicles.
- Ability to use surveying equipment, including Total Station, Theodolite, surveying rod, self-leveling pole, surveying chain, and digital measuring device.
Responsibilities
- Direct biweekly project manager meetings to ensure critical path design and scheduling goals are met.
- Inspect, supervise, and manage stormwater infrastructure of the Allen County Surveyor’s Office.
- Investigate and observe drainage issues throughout Allen County and evaluate solutions through the design, bid, and build process.
- Assign engineering staff to regulated drain infrastructure projects.
- Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents for construction bid lettings and quote solicitations.
- Respond to contractor inquiries before bids and quotes are received.
- Administer construction contracts, including preparing progress pay estimates and change orders and determining final quantity payments.
- Administer bid openings and quotation processes and prepare bid tabulations.
- Recommend contract awards to the Allen County Surveyor and the Allen County Drainage Board.
- Provide expertise and advisement in assessing and resolving issues encountered during construction projects.
- Review engineering plans and specifications for constructability, watershed impacts, compliance with current standards and regulatory permit requirements, and scheduling and budget constraints.
- Assist in preparing and planning Allen County Drainage Board meetings, including project prioritization, presentations, and public notifications.
- Review final construction records for accuracy and completeness on Surveyor’s Office projects.
- Maintain the regulated drain and watershed database for Allen County GIS.
- Maintain the department’s engineering files and plan archives; scan and file project drawings, documents, and records.
- Research and preserve Surveyor’s Office historical documents.
- Attend community and watershed meetings as a representative of the Surveyor’s Office and Drainage Board; work with municipalities and constituents to resolve drainage issues.
- Serve on the Surveyor’s Office Stormwater Technical Standards Review Committee.
- Gather field data using surveying equipment.
- Oversee and review the work of three other County employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
