Professional Engineer/Architect - Open Until Filled

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians•Siletz, OR

67d•$44

About The Position

Incumbent of this position shall, complete engineering assignments involving the administration and management of major facilities construction projects including minor to major rehabilitation or upgrades of tribal facilities, from inception through completion. Assignments are complex in nature and require the use of considerable judgment and initiative in developing designs, solving problems, interpreting policies, and ensuring projects completion as planned. Incumbents may oversee, coordinate and review the work of outside professional and technical personnel. Incumbent will also be required to assist the Planning Director by assisting with planning discussions and decisions and providing management oversight and staff supervision in the absence of the Planning Director. Incumbent supervises the Planning Technician.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or construction management, with civil engineer architect or construction management engineer licensure with eight years of experience preferred. At least five years experience with extensive project administration with public infrastructure and site development as well as experience with major architectural building construction projects. –OR- an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of:
Project management to include design, construction and contract management.
Working knowledge of CADD and project management software useful.
Experience in:
Government contracting process required.
Ability to:
Review and prepare plans, specifications; prepare and evaluate engineering studies of projects; perform technical research and analyze engineering and mathematical problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend adoption of effective courses of action.
Analyze technical design engineering, construction engineering and surveying problems.
Demonstrate technical writing skill sufficient to prepare project specifications, request for proposals, and communication suitable for external distribution.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from Tribal Council, groups of managers, Tribal members, consultants, and the public.
Prepare clear and concise reports, drawings, maps, notes, correspondence and other written materials; requires the ability to work as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers and convey a positive image of the Tribe.
Requires well-developed communications skills to convey technical engineering concepts in layman terms, to facilitate, lead and guide other professional and technical employees, conduct negotiations and work cooperatively with internal and external customers.
Ability to train and supervise the Planning Technician in engineering and contracting.

Responsibilities

Develop, review and monitor engineering, construction and contract documents, including design calculations and sketches, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for Tribal facilities construction projects; provides comments to Planning Director and Chief Executive Officer regarding construction and operational aspects of planned contracts.
Provide recommendations to Planning Director and Chief Executive Officer regarding construction, operations and maintenance of existing tribal facilities.
Oversee, coordinate, and participates in developing the annual budget for planning, development and engineering services. Develop concepts and makes recommendations on projects and project costs for future Tribal facilities being considered.
Assist in the development of grants for Tribal Community development needs.
Attend/direct pre-bid conferences to discuss principal construction features and requirements in terms of methods and equipment.
Reviews bids for construction projects and participates in the selection of contractors.
Conduct preconstruction meetings; reviews progress schedule and construction problems; coordinates construction activities and requirements with contractors; serves as liaison between the Tribe, contractors, consultants and other agencies to resolve problems and solve differences of opinion; coordinates administrative responsibilities for both Tribal contract work and developer construction of Tribal facilities.
Coordinate resolution of issues regarding administration of a contract’s general and special provisions; interprets technical specifications and reviews contractor’s claims, coordinating and recommending resolutions.
Prepare and process change orders and coordinate activities with the Planning Director; review contractor/vendor payment estimates/requests and makes recommendations regarding payment. Develop construction status reports; informs contractors of requirements regarding construction schedule, status and progress.
Provide technical support and expertise for the Tribe’s construction inspection activities and staff; prepares procedures and specifications for inspection activities and construction requirements.
Monitor work in progress, including field investigations, to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and standards; compiles and maintains records of approved projects; and supervises the Planning Technician during assigned monitoring tasks.
Coordinate construction project activities with other departments to minimize impact on Tribes operations.
Prepare process and maintains a wide variety of special engineering studies, correspondence.
Develop, review and monitor activities of the Planning Staff in the absence of the Planning Director.
Provide comments to Planning Director and Chief Executive Officer regarding operational aspects of the planning department.
Oversee, coordinate and participate in development of the annual budget for the Planning Department. Participate in decisions on what new projects might be considered for inclusion in the planning annual schedule.
Coordinates the Tribal Road Maintenance Program and assigns and monitors duties of the Planning Technician.
Assists with the development of the Tribal Road Program and Planning Department budgets.
Other duties as assigned.