MANAGER, BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION AND HIGHWAYS) ACTIVELY RECRUITED

Cook County•Chicago, IL

7d•$143,406 - $158,337

About The Position

The Manager, Bridges and Structures performs complex work managing and coordinating the operations of the County’s structures division and oversees the bridge inspection program for County and Forest Preserves structures. The role administers technical and administrative functions and coordinates engineering efforts to ensure major tasks are completed efficiently and on time, using professional judgment and minimum supervision. It directs technical project development for internal staff and external agencies and interacts with elected officials, government agencies, and the public regarding bridge projects. The position develops a five-year program for preservation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of County structures; directs staff developing design contract plans; coordinates with government agencies on structural projects and jurisdictional matters; coordinates required bridge and culvert inspections; and administers design contracts for plans, specifications, cost estimates, and proposed improvements. The role is actively recruited and at-will, and may be eligible for a signing bonus. It is safety-sensitive and requires successful completion of applicable post-offer checks and tests. Eligible employees may work in the County’s hybrid environment and may have flexible scheduling options.

Requirements

Eight years of experience in highway or transportation-related structure design and rehabilitation.
Four years of prior supervisory experience.
Certification as an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Program Manager to oversee bridge inspections under IDOT and National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) guidelines.
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Current registration in Illinois as a Licensed Professional Engineer.
Ability to obtain Illinois Team Leader Certification for overseeing and conducting National Bridge Inspections; certification for the NBIS program for County-owned assets must be obtained within one year of employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain required licenses and certifications.
Ability to manage professional and/or skilled support staff on a day-to-day basis and make decisions about daily priorities and technical or business processes.
Ability to set direction, foster positive relationships among employees, leadership, and stakeholders, and hold staff accountable for objectives.
Ability to use organizational and departmental goals to identify processes for achieving them.
Knowledge of state and federal highway policies, principles, programs, and regulations.
Knowledge of AASHTO Local Factor Design (LFD), Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD), the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE), IDOT, and Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) design codes and standards.
Ability to explain complex concepts so they are understood by the public.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in developing design solutions, including in situations with limited standardization.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must pass required post-offer testing, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination.

Responsibilities

Develop a five-year Bridge Program for preservation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of the County’s structures.
Direct staff developing design contract plans for bridges, culverts, and other highway and transportation projects in accordance with government specifications.
Coordinate with federal, state, tollway, and local governmental agencies on structural modernization, rehabilitation, maintenance, and jurisdictional matters.
Coordinate bridge and culvert inspections required by government guidelines and complete the necessary forms and paperwork.
Administer design contracts for the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation structures and proposed improvements.
Manage and coordinate the operations of the County’s structures division and oversee the bridge inspection program for County and Forest Preserves structures.
Coordinate engineering efforts and direct technical project development for internal staff and external agencies.
Interact with elected officials, governmental agencies, and the public regarding ongoing bridge projects.
Manage professional and/or skilled support staff, set work priorities and direction, and hold staff accountable for work objectives.
Manage multidisciplinary teams and meet project deadlines while obtaining design-feature acceptance from the public, local agencies, IDOT, and Federal Highway Administration personnel.