Civil Engineering Principal Project Manager (Multimodal Engineer)

City of Boulder • CO

71d • $103,043 - $154,564

About The Position

Under general direction, directs, manages, and supervises the planning, design, implementation, operation and monitoring of safe and efficient multimodal transportation systems, services, projects, and programs for the Transportation Operations Division within the Transportation & Mobility Department. Coordinates, directs, and collaborates with teams of engineers, transportation planners, traffic technicians, consultants, and contractors to achieve the goals and objectives of the city's Transportation Master Plan. Monitors, updates, and implements the city’s Vision Zero Action Plan, with a specific emphasis on corridor-level efforts, such as those under the Core Arterial Network (CAN) initiative and Pavement Management Mobility Enhancements Program. Collects, analyzes, monitors, and maintains robust data on multimodal counts and citywide crash trends. Reports on findings from analyses and integrates findings into ongoing departmental work programs. Creates and fosters partnerships among other transportation-related agencies and community groups both within the city and at a regional level. Acts as a senior staff liaison to the city’s Transportation Advisory Board and City Council. Performs related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of and experience with current engineering principles, practices, procedures, and materials as they apply to municipal transportation planning, design, operations, and maintenance.
• Ability to manage concurrent and overlapping projects/programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting or participating in community engagement processes.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and manage multiple complex projects/programs.
• Excellent math and analytical skills.
• Valid Driver License.
• Have and maintain acceptable motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering university.
• Six (6) or more years of project/program development and management experience.
• Four (4) years of supervisory experience.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
• Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience working with local, state, or federal government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Directs, manages, and supervises complex and challenging multimodal transportation project/program planning, design, implementation, operation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Implements the Vision Zero Action Plan.
• Provides engineering and technical support to the conceptual and final engineering design of Capital Improvement Program projects and Transportation Planning projects/programs.
• Coordinates with divisions within the Transportation & Mobility Department, other city departments, community-based organizations and community members.
• Maintains an overall awareness of transportation goals, concerns, projects, and programs.
• Assists in the coordination of improvements with known development or redevelopment plans.
• Develops and manages project/program scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Manages city staff and consultant design activities and the preparation of bid documents.
• Manages and participates in community and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Directs, manages, and supervises the monitoring of transportation system performance.
• Collects, processes, analyzes, stores, and communicates multimodal traffic and crash data.
• Leads the development of performance metrics and measures.
• Supervises transportation civil engineer(s) and/or technician position(s).
• Manages the receiving, investigation, and timely response to transportation operations related concerns.
• Serves as a senior staff liaison to the Transportation Advisory Board and City Council.
• Represents the city in legal matters regarding transportation issues.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees