Public Works Engineer III - Project Manager/Designer

County of Weld•Greeley, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires the applicant be proficient using AutoCAD Civil 3D software. Applicants must have experience managing CDOT local agency grant projects. Proficiency in the use of floodplain models for design purposes is also desirable. May supervise and train professional and technical level staff. Project Manager - 50% Work requires independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgement and experience to evaluate infrastructure improvements. Prepare preliminary, final and detailed cost estimates which determine project design and construction feasibility. Prepare packages to advertise for consultant design services, produce addendums, review and score proposals, and write award recommendations. Supervise consultants and direct other staff in the design and preparation of reports, plans, specifications and contract documents for various infrastructure improvement projects. Coordinate with and manage Right-of-Way (ROW) consultants to acquire ROW for construction projects. Coordinate internal processes necessary for ROW acquisitions such as reviewof appraisals and written correspondence with property owners, negotiations, payment, signatures, and recording of final documents. Prepare agreements between Weld County and other entities for purposes such as utility relocations and work in or around privately owned irrigation facilities. Coordinate between internal/external parties including engineers, attorneys, and the Board of County Commissioners in order to reconcile the requirements of all stakeholders. Manage signing and approval processes to reach final executed agreements. Prepare bid packages to advertise for construction bids, hold mandatory pre-bid meetings, produce addendums, prepare tabulations of submitted bids, and write award recommendations. Knowledge of construction methods, practices and materials, including quality control and testing. Participate in and direct personnel in inspection of construction to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents. Participate in and supervise personnel in coordination of construction activities with various outside Federal, State, and municipal agencies, utility companies, irrigation companies, affected property owners, and the public. Prepare construction project pay applications. Must work and communicate (oral and written) at a highly effective level with the staff, Commissioners, Management, outside agencies, construction contractors, consultants, private companies, affected property owners, and the public. Must have familiarity with CDOT local agency project management. Design - 20% Able to design roadways, utility layouts, irrigation/drainage systems and structures, signage/striping, construction phasing, and stormwater management plans. Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering design and construction documents. Shall be proficient using AutoCAD Civil 3D design software. Engineer will be required to draft construction plans/details for their own designs. Ability to write drainage reports for design projects. Produce bid tabulations and summaries of quantities that coincide with project specifications and prepare cost estimates. Requires understanding of how roadway projects are constructed, how the construction tasks are paid for, and sequencing of these tasks. Administration - 30% Present to the Board of County Commissioners at hearings and work sessions. Act as a consultant and advisor to the public/customers, Commissioners, Public Works Director, Engineering, supervisory and administrative personnel,and other Departments on engineering related issues. Respond to requests for information from the public regarding projects. Participate in engineering review and final acceptance of land use/development engineering designs as they relate to public infrastructure. Coordinate and participate with the Operations Division of Public Works in developing project construction designs and schedules. Respond to complaints or requests for information from staff, elected officials, and the public regarding various transportation and drainage related subjects. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
Minimum seven years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience and four years of increasingly responsible job-related duties
Proficient using AutoCAD Civil 3D software
Experience managing CDOT local agency grant projects
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado for a minimum of three years
Ability to be MSHA certified
Valid regular Colorado driver's license by the employment start date and maintain a valid license for the duration of employment
Must work and communicate (oral and written) at a highly effective level with the staff, Commissioners, Management, outside agencies, construction contractors, consultants, private companies, affected property owners, and the public
Familiarity with CDOT local agency project management
Understanding of how roadway projects are constructed, how the construction tasks are paid for, and sequencing of these tasks
Candidate must pass a physical demands evaluation post offer screen compatible to this position
Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date
Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date
This position will participate in random substance use screening

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in the use of floodplain models for design purposes
Local government experience
Knowledge in hydrology and hydraulic analysis for drainage and bridge design plus proficient at using hydraulic software such as HY-8, Culvert Master, Flow Master and a working knowledge using and reading HEC-RAS inputs and outputs
Knowledge of traffic engineering studies and designs
Knowledge of traffic crash analysis procedures is desired
Knowledge of structural design and analysis of bridges
Knowledge of budgeting and fundamental accounting practices and methods including financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
Knowledge of collection and analysis of survey information for the purpose of civil engineering design
Knowledge of County Code as relates to engineering design, land use and development

Responsibilities

Managing and designing projects of varying degrees of difficulty
Coordinating and reviewing land surveys, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), geotechnical engineering, environmental investigations, property legal descriptions and right-of-way acquisition coordination
Preparing schedules and cost estimates
Writing project specifications
Construction/project management
Analyzing traffic and traffic studies, and answering traffic related questions from citizens per County Code
Designing and managing road and bridge projects, drainage projects, and traffic engineering projects
Supervising consultants and directing other staff in the design and preparation of reports, plans, specifications and contract documents for various infrastructure improvement projects
Coordinating with and managing Right-of-Way (ROW) consultants to acquire ROW for construction projects
Coordinating internal processes necessary for ROW acquisitions such as review of appraisals and written correspondence with property owners, negotiations, payment, signatures, and recording of final documents
Preparing agreements between Weld County and other entities for purposes such as utility relocations and work in or around privately owned irrigation facilities
Coordinating between internal/external parties including engineers, attorneys, and the Board of County Commissioners in order to reconcile the requirements of all stakeholders
Managing signing and approval processes to reach final executed agreements
Preparing bid packages to advertise for construction bids, holding mandatory pre-bid meetings, producing addendums, preparing tabulations of submitted bids, and writing award recommendations
Participating in and directing personnel in inspection of construction to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
Participating in and supervising personnel in coordination of construction activities with various outside Federal, State, and municipal agencies, utility companies, irrigation companies, affected property owners, and the public
Preparing construction project pay applications
Designing roadways, utility layouts, irrigation/drainage systems and structures, signage/striping, construction phasing, and stormwater management plans
Using computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering design and construction documents
Drafting construction plans/details for their own designs
Writing drainage reports for design projects
Producing bid tabulations and summaries of quantities that coincide with project specifications and preparing cost estimates
Presenting to the Board of County Commissioners at hearings and work sessions
Acting as a consultant and advisor to the public/customers, Commissioners, Public Works Director, Engineering, supervisory and administrative personnel, and other Departments on engineering related issues
Responding to requests for information from the public regarding projects
Participating in engineering review and final acceptance of land use/development engineering designs as they relate to public infrastructure
Coordinating and participating with the Operations Division of Public Works in developing project construction designs and schedules
Responding to complaints or requests for information from staff, elected officials, and the public regarding various transportation and drainage related subjects
Performing other duties as assigned
Complying with all policies and standards