Project Engineer

Performs professional civil engineering, construction management and field inspections for City capital projects and / or development service projects.

Works under the supervision of the City Engineer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Works closely with city officials and employees, private developers and the public on the engineering of new public works infrastructure, and on planning, design, and construction of public and private development projects.

Works closely with City employees and others in the engineering profession.

• May supervise division personnel; implements department policy and rules; informs personnel of new procedures and policy changes;
• conducts selection interviews, evaluates employee performance; disciplines as necessary; organizes and conducts department meetings;
• prepares and schedules work assignments; provides guidance as to project specifications, deadlines, standards and methods of operations;

maintains time cards and work activity records.

• Manages Capital Improvement Projects (CIP); inspection of CIP and private development projects; and coordination, planning and design of a large variety of municipal projects with city staff, county, state and federal agencies.
• Oversees, coordinates, and participates in the preparation of complete bid packages for construction, for public works project plans, specifications, consultant contracts, authorization to solicit bids, contract awards, and related activities;

participating in real property acquisition for public works projects, preparing and / or overseeing Consultant prepared plans for City streets, sewers, storm drains, potable water distribution and pressurized irrigation water systems, and other related public works and City facilities.

• Oversees daily construction of City public works infrastructure, including contractor oversight, daily reporting and documentation, project safety, and public awareness.
• Ensures that public awareness and notification devices (i.e. traffic control devices) are installed and maintained by contractors in a manner consistent with City, State, and Federal guidelines.
• Enforces City construction standards and compliance with approved project design plans.
• Monitors and stops construction where activities are unapproved or out of specification.
• Acts as enforcement official for City standards and ordinances relative to public works jurisdiction over City infrastructure.
• Completes project benchmark inspections and final inspections; prepares reports and recommendations for acceptance of improvements.
• Completes field inspections for the amount of development or contractor bond release and or payment, and completion of associated detailed inspection reports to certify construction compliance with City standards.
• Approves rights-of-way encroachment (construction) permits and franchise utility permits.
• Attends and coordinates pre-bid meetings and pre-construction meetings for Capital Improvement Projects.
• Ensures that proper safety devices have been installed in City property and in work areas. Confirms compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations, establish and maintain various safety records, facility audit records, and ensure compliance with all record keeping laws and guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering with major course work in civil engineering or closely related field
• Six (6) years of related experience, of which one (1) year must have been in a supervisory capacity

OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.

Licensed P.E. (Professional Engineer) from the State of Utah required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Broad knowledge of engineering principles, engineering principles, codes and construction practices for the design of civil engineering projects within a municipal environment.

Must understand property issues associated with appraisals, legal descriptions, owner rights and contract preparation .

2. Working knowledge of construction planning, management, and budget tracking; the principles, methods, materials and equipment common to Public Works, development, and construction operations;

modern safety practices and procedures and the federal Occupation Safety and Health Act.

3. Position requires a working knowledge and thorough understanding of AWWA and APWA standards and specifications; political, legal and governmental processes affecting construction management and inspection

4. Software applications related to construction management and inspection.

5. Construction methods and materials common to public works projects; uniform building codes; planning and zoning codes;

technical and practical design of public works systems

6. Read and interpret plans and specifications; visualize completed projects in planning stages and estimate the end results

7. Ability to plan, coordinate, direct construction activities; interpret bylaws, ordinances and regulations common to city infrastructure and construction regulations

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