Senior Civil Engineer (Construction Manager)

City of Concord•Concord, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Concord is seeking to fill one Senior Civil Engineer (Construction Manager) in the Engineering Division of the Community Development Department. The Construction Manager should be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) with extensive technical knowledge and experience with the construction associated with current development and capital improvement projects, and demonstrated experience managing teams. The Senior Civil Engineer (Construction Manager) is responsible for overseeing and performing construction inspection for both private development and municipal capital improvement projects. This position provides leadership to the engineering inspection team, ensuring all work within the public right-of-way and in development projects complies with applicable standards, codes, and specifications. The role includes managing assigned construction projects and serving as the Resident Engineer for city capital improvement projects.

Requirements

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
Extensive technical knowledge and experience with the construction associated with current development and capital improvement projects
Demonstrated experience managing teams
Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques in the design, inspection and construction of civil engineering projects
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, codes and engineering standards pertaining to the design, inspection and construction of public works projects
Knowledge of stormwater controls, erosion control, MRP 3.0, C.3 regulations, and other clean water requirements for design and construction
Demonstrated experience managing construction projects as a resident engineer
Knowledgeable with Caltrans local assistance procedures manual and construction oversight requirements including federally funded projects
Demonstrated experience providing supervision and training to a team of employees performing related work
Ability to review and evaluate traffic control setups for construction projects per standard MUTCD
Ability to manage workload for the inspection group, provide direction, and training
Ability to effectively negotiate contracts, obtain permits, establish budget and maintain schedules
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with others
Ability to represent the City in meetings and presentations to various groups, including community groups, other governmental agencies, and the public
Ability to thrive in a team environment that encourages cooperation, communication, and mutual sharing of risk, responsibility, and reward
Embody and promote the City’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related Civil Engineering curriculum
Five years of employment in the civil engineering profession including some responsibility for directing the work of engineers and support personnel
Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil Engineering
A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record

Nice To Haves

Extensive technical knowledge and experience with the construction associated with current development and capital improvement projects
Demonstrated experience managing teams
Knowledgeable with Caltrans local assistance procedures manual and construction oversight requirements including federally funded projects
Ability to review and evaluate traffic control setups for construction projects per standard MUTCD
Ability to effectively negotiate contracts, obtain permits, establish budget and maintain schedules
Ability to represent the City in meetings and presentations to various groups, including community groups, other governmental agencies, and the public
Ability to thrive in a team environment that encourages cooperation, communication, and mutual sharing of risk, responsibility, and reward
Embody and promote the City’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Responsibilities

Overseeing and performing construction inspection for both private development and municipal capital improvement projects.
Providing leadership to the engineering inspection team, ensuring all work within the public right-of-way and in development projects complies with applicable standards, codes, and specifications.
Training and mentoring inspection staff in proper inspection practices, and ensuring a thorough understanding of requirements related to the construction of sewer systems, stormwater facilities, roadways, and other public infrastructure.
Managing assigned construction projects and serving as the Resident Engineer for city capital improvement projects.
Supervising professional and technical engineering personnel involved in activities such as: the design and construction management of City projects including street, storm drains, traffic signals, sewers, public buildings and structures; and the review, approval and inspection of all development plans and the issuance of various permits such as encroachment, grading, and flood hazard permits.
Administering all City contract construction projects and related inspections; and inspecting all public facilities constructed by developers or private parties including the inspection of utility backfill and pavement work in public rights-of-way; and right-of-way design and construction surveys which provide and maintain horizontal and vertical control throughout the City.
Designing, administering, and inspecting street program projects required for the mitigation of traffic congestion.
Preparing studies, reports, and recommendations on engineering matters for review and approval.
Preparing or reviewing project descriptions, outlining the scope of projects, design criteria, necessary information, special studies, and necessary scheduling and coordination.
Determining priorities and work sequences necessary to achieve objectives and assigning personnel in accordance with priority and need.
Inspecting or directing the inspection of work in progress and upon completion to determine compliance with applicable standards and practices and informing higher level of management of work in progress, operating problems and potential delays.
Applying City and departmental policies and regulations pertaining to the work and the work group; preparing work appraisals and discussing performance evaluations; initiating official disciplinary action; and identifying or resolving subordinate complaints.
Directing and participating in a variety of information collection activities such as interviewing prospective employees and fact finding pertinent to budget needs, disciplinary actions, subordinate complaints, and operating problems.
Preparing annual budget justification for the section including justifications for changes in personnel, financial, material, and other resources and ensures the control of expenditures by applying policies relevant to purchases, vacation and overtime usage, and sick leave.
Coordinating the activities of the section with other City work units and assists in the assessment of the need for the use of outside contractors and consultants and the determination of compliance of contractual and consultant work with specifications.
Coordinating activities with City Council and Planning Commission Members.
Making presentations to the staff and governing bodies of other agencies, and to community groups.
Keeping subordinates informed through on-the-job, safety, and other training and for the maintenance of safe working conditions, good housekeeping practices, and the use of safe work practices by subordinates.
Directing and participating in the maintenance of necessary records and necessary reports.
Serving as acting Division Head.
Responding to questions and complaints from developers, contractors, and the general public.
Preparing recommendations regarding the modification of engineering policies, procedures and standards pertaining to assigned areas of activities.
Promoting the City's Mission to make Concord a city of the highest quality by providing responsive, cost-effective, and innovative government services; understands and subscribes to the Vision and Values Statement adopted by the City.
Performing other work as assigned.

Benefits

Participation in CalPERS pension, tiered based on date of hire
A variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit of $200 if waiving coverage
City-paid dental insurance; employee-paid vision insurance
Vacation accruals starting at 15 days per year
12 days of sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
80 hours of administrative leave per year
Option for alternative work schedules (9/80)
Hybrid telecommuting schedule
Generous tuition reimbursement program
401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans, including an employer paid contribution of 3% plus $2000 annually
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care and commuting costs
Life insurance in the amount of twice the annual salary (up to $400,000 max)
Disability insurance
A wellness program that offers annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well as a variety of mental health resources