Engineering Services Coordinator (Department of Public Works)

City of Detroit•Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Engineering Services Coordinator is responsible for engineering groups engaged in road and bridge construction and/or road and bridge planning, design, and construction programs. The role performs strategic planning and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local policies, rules, and regulations. It manages capital improvement projects by developing scopes of work; managing planning and implementation, schedules, and budgets; developing plans and specifications; directing consultants and contractors; approving invoice payments; coordinating resources; preparing reports; and ensuring conformance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements. The coordinator works with staff engineers to maintain project files and control documents in accordance with MDOT protocols, including the use of FieldManager software and MDOT file-number nomenclature. The role also oversees internal plan reviews, bid processes, construction, and budgeting for capital improvement projects, and directs support staff involved in project-file controls and related departmental work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or another related field.
Five years of experience in road and bridge construction engineering activities.
Three years of experience supervising staff engaged in such work.
Registered professional engineer in the State of Michigan.
Valid State of Michigan operator license.
May be required to provide and operate a motor vehicle on a reimbursed-mileage basis.
Knowledge of MDOT project-management protocols, including FieldManager software and MDOT file-numbering protocol.
Knowledge of statistical principles and methods and of graphic and other presentations of data for technical and publicity purposes.
Skill in diplomacy and tact when dealing with subordinates, representatives of cooperating agencies and groups, and the general public.
Skill in operating a personal computer and using standard office word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Skill in creative problem solving and observation.
Ability to show initiative and resourcefulness in resolving difficult road and bridge construction problems.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to supervise subordinates engaged in road and bridge construction management.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Candidates considered for placement may be subject to a criminal background investigation based on position requirements.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development and organization of multiple electronic and paper construction project files in accordance with MDOT protocols, using FieldManager software and MDOT file-number nomenclature.
Perform internal plan reviews for capital improvement projects.
Oversee bidding and construction of capital improvement projects.
Participate in budgeting capital improvement projects.
Plan and direct support staff engaged in project-file control, assign work, and review, analyze, and approve subordinate recommendations.
Review matters involving permits for private work in public rights-of-way and city streets, expressway construction projects, roadway design, and street improvement schedules.
Ensure departmental policies, procedures, and standards are followed, and authorize variations when warranted.
Manage the planning and implementation of capital improvement projects.
Coordinate departmental programs and resolve issues with city departments, governmental agencies, private utilities, and other parties.
Represent the department at conferences and meetings with other agencies and groups.
Communicate with the public by phone, in meetings, and in person to provide information about capital improvement projects.
Present project information at public meetings, including explaining how projects will affect residents.
Participate in educational and technical programs concerning road and bridge construction.
Perform strategic planning and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, rules, and regulations.
Attend staff meetings.
Study and recommend changes to existing ordinances and regulations.
Conduct special investigations and prepare reports.
Develop scopes of work, plans, and specifications; manage project schedules and budgets; direct consultants and contractors; approve invoice payments; coordinate resources; and ensure engineering standards and regulatory requirements are met.