Engineering Project Manager

City of Crystal • Crystal, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

To coordinate and manage all aspects of engineering projects including developing plans and specifications, soliciting proposals or bids, tabulating proposals, managing contracts, resident communication, and providing information. To provide field supervision of construction work. To perform related duties of surveying, inspection, measurements, computations, and record keeping.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited 2-year engineering/surveying technical school or 5 years of practical work experience.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license.
• Five years of experience in construction management, construction inspection, and related local – government public works activities.
• Ability to physically perform functions as related to position.
• Must have the ability to actively listen to others for understanding of their needs and situations.
• Ability to speak and write English clearly.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and directives.
• Must be able to assertively control conversations in order to quickly and accurately gather pertinent information and be able to communicate this information professionally and precisely to the proper recipient.
• Must be able to effectively represent the organization, department, and its operation to the management and public.
• Must be competent in verbal and written communications.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Must be able to read and follow labels and directions.
• Must act in a decisive manner, using good judgment.
• Must be able to assess problems and situations, anticipate needs, and evaluate alternatives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and public.
• Must exclude personal biases from work performance.
• Must represent the organization to other agencies and citizens with a courteous, helpful, accurate and business-like attitude in all types of contact.
• Must be consistent in dealing with people.
• Must be sensitive to others’ problems and concerns without direct involvement.
• Must exclude personal biases from work performance.
• Must have the ability to accept criticism and/or discipline.
• Must have tact and diplomacy.
• Must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department.
• Must be willing to assist others and share information as needed.
• Must have commitment to the organization, the agencies the organization works with, and service to the public; willingness to take initiative; dependability, maturity in relationships with others; and self-confidence.
• Must represent the organization to other agencies and citizens with a courteous, helpful, accurate and business-like attitude in all types of contact.
• Must exhibit a willingness to be trained in functions of the job.
• Must be able to produce quality, accurate work as set forth in job standards/expectations.
• Must be able to detect and correct errors.
• Must be able to utilize work time properly and productively.
• Must be able to creatively adjust time use and structure to accommodate a changing workload or deadline.
• Ability to provide customers with accurate and timely information and telephone service.
• Must have knowledge of fundamental mathematics, including trigonometry and basic civil engineering practices including basic engineering computation.
• Must have knowledge of drafting, lettering and reading construction and asbuilt drawings.
• Must have knowledge of construction methods, materials, and processes.
• Must have skill in the use of surveying, drafting and other standard field and office engineering instruments.
• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Three years or more of experience in managing State Aid projects.
• One year or more of experience in using QwestCDN online advertisement and bidding.
• One year or more of experience developing/reviewing plans and specifications.
• One year or more of experience preparing mill and overly construction plans and cost estimates.
• Three years or more of experience managing/overseeing the work of consultants on municipal projects.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic surveying duties (including use of GPS and rod and level).
• Responds to direct requests for a variety of public works project related information.
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates and detail drawings for public works projects and public presentations, including soliciting for quotes/bids using online advertisement and bidding programs.
• Follow public bid notice requirements when required for projects.
• Manage contracts, including communications with contractor, city staff, and residents throughout projects.
• Inspects construction projects in progress and on completion for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Reviews as-built plans upon completion of projects.
• Maintains department records.
• Assists in directing activities of consultants for construction projects.
• Keeps a complete and accurate log of construction work, as appropriate.
• Able to use and understand asset management systems and practices, including use of GIS (ESRI and ArcMap) and CAD.
• Oversees all aspects of city right of way management (permitting, registration, inspection).
• Oversees permitting of spring load restrictions.
• Works cooperatively with various private and public agencies.
• Assists other city departments as needed.
• May work evenings and weekends if needed.
• Assist with Joint Water Commission and Watershed Districts Functions.
• Assist with MS4 Inspections and program management.
• Traffic Counts
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree