Public Works Engineer III
PublicWorksEngineerIII-ProjectManager/Designer
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“Public Works Engineer III - Project Manager/Designer at Public Works Engineer III. Skills: Project management, Roadway design, Drainage design, Traffic engineering. Manage projects. Design projects”
Industry & Context.
Independent evaluation; Selection and application; Standard engineering techniques; Use of judgement; Analysis of traffic; Reconciliation of requirements
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, Occasionally lift, move and/or pull 50 plus pounds up to 61 pounds, Work near moving mechanical parts, Work in outside weather conditions, Exposure to temperature change, Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, Exposure to vibration, Work in high, precarious places, Exposure to extreme heat, Exposure to cold temperatures, Loud noise level
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Minimum seven years related experience, Four years of increasingly responsible job-related duties, Proficient using AutoCAD Civil 3D software, Experience managing CDOT local agency grant projects, Proficient in designing road and bridge projects, Proficient in designing drainage projects, Proficient in designing traffic engineering projects, Proficient using HY-8 software
Nice to Have
Local government experience, Proficiency in floodplain models
What You'll Do.
Coordinate land surveys
Coordinate subsurface utility engineering
Coordinate geotechnical engineering
Coordinate environmental investigations
Coordinate property legal descriptions
Coordinate right-of-way acquisition
Prepare cost estimates
Write project specifications
Manage construction projects
Analyze traffic studies
Answer traffic questions
Design bridge projects
Design drainage projects
Design traffic engineering projects
Evaluate infrastructure improvements
Prepare cost estimates
Prepare consultant design packages
Review consultant proposals
Score consultant proposals
Write consultant award recommendations
Supervise consultants
Direct staff in design
Prepare specifications
Prepare contract documents
Manage ROW consultants
Coordinate internal ROW processes
Correspond with property owners
Coordinate utility relocations
Coordinate work around irrigation facilities
Reconcile stakeholder requirements
Manage signing processes
Manage approval processes
Prepare construction bid packages
Hold pre-bid meetings
Produce bid addendums
Prepare bid tabulations
Write construction award recommendations
Monitor construction progress
Ensure conformance to plans
Coordinate construction activities
Prepare construction pay applications
Communicate effectively
Design utility layouts
Design irrigation systems
Design drainage systems
Design construction phasing
Design stormwater management plans
Draft construction plans
Draft construction details
Write drainage reports
Produce bid summaries
Prepare cost estimates
Present to Commissioners
Respond to public information requests
Participate in engineering review
Participate in final acceptance
Coordinate with Operations Division
Respond to complaints
Respond to requests for information
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with internal parties; Coordinate with external parties; Coordinate with engineers; Coordinate with attorneys; Coordinate with Commissioners; Coordinate with agencies; Coordinate with utility companies; Coordinate with irrigation companies; Coordinate with property owners; Coordinate with the public; Coordinate with Operations Division
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication; Public speaking
Process & Methodology
Project management, Design management, Construction management, ROW acquisition management, Consultant supervision, Bid package preparation, Construction scheduling
Full Job Description
## Compensation Range $107,161.60 - $150,030.40 \-- ## Job Description Summary Responsibilities include 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. This position shall be proficient in designing and managing road and bridge projects, drainage projects, and traffic engineering projects. 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. \-- ## Job Description **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, sign
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