Project Engineer - Engineering

City of Mesquite • Full-time • Mesquite, Texas, United States • $76.44k - $114.66k / year • 7h ago

GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $76, 437.28 minimum to $114, 655.92 max annually (Depending on qualifications)

The Project Engineer is primarily responsible for managing a variety of civil engineering tasks as it relates to the project management of private and public works projects including but not limited to: project scoping, design and plan review, project budgeting and tracking, construction management, cost estimates, and obtaining easements and right-of-way. Additionally, they will be required to conduct meetings with consultants, engineers, agencies and the public. Tasks are broad in scope and require the use of independent judgment and initiative in making technical decisions of considerable difficulty. Incumbents typically oversee and review studies and design work prepared by outside consultants, although some positions apply their professional registration seal to plans and specifications prepared in-house under their direct supervision. Performs other related work as required.

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SUPERVISION

Under general supervision of the City Engineer. This position will require initiative and broad independence of decision making and action regarding assigned projects and duties. Responsible for providing direction to the Public Works Construction Inspectors related to project construction issues on assigned projects. Responsible for providing direction to the Engineering Plan Review and Records Specialist, Stormwater Specialist, GIS Staff, and Administrative Staff on issues related to assigned projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

General Duties:

Provide highly technical and responsible staff assistance to the Infrastructure Asset Manager and other support staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities. Complete other tasks and programs as requested.

Serve as project engineer/manager for all phases of project development, design, construction and project closeout for public works projects (both City and private development).

Provide timely and effective customer service to both internal and external customers. Provide technical assistance and support to other divisional professionals and City departments.

Responsible for the preparation of ordinances and resolutions.

Ensure assigned projects adhere to budget, schedule, specifications, recognized engineering design standards and guidelines and City, state and federal laws, regulations, policies and standards. Anticipate schedule, budget, design or construction difficulties and take proactive actions to mitigate project impacts.

Read and comprehend plats, engineering plans and specifications, analyze complex engineering problems, formulate feasible solutions, build consensus, and communicate recommendations and decisions both orally and in writing. Communicate and discuss review comments and recommended corrections to plans and specifications with consulting engineers and developers.

Develop, write, prepare, review, update, coordinate, and maintain City design guidelines, standards, specifications, bid documents and standard details for drainage and flood control, roadways, alleys, sidewalks, trails, bicycle facilities, potable water systems, sanitary sewer systems and other municipal infrastructure. In addition, design and manage plan preparation.

Research, develop, suggest and coordinate solutions to design and construction challenges involving interpretive, judgmental and evaluative skills. Recommend modifications to Division programs, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and to further City goals.

Represent the City at various professional organizations and committees; stay abreast of current standards, innovations, technologies and trends in the fields of civil engineering and construction and project management.

Investigate, respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen, employee, developer, contractor and consultant inquiries and complaints.

Manage and organize responsibilities and work assignments in a way that promotes maximum productivity, effectiveness and efficiency.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Development, Design & Plan Review Duties:

Manage funding for projects including the programming of fiscal year funding, appropriations, encumbrances, transfers and closing out project accounts per established City procedures. Manage and maintain spreadsheets, databases and other accounting records to track project funding sources, allocation of funding for various project cost codes and identifying project surpluses or shortfalls. Prepare and present project estimates and cost projections.

Design and manage plan preparation for roadways, water distribution, sanitary sewer systems, drainage systems and other municipal infrastructure through professional consultants.

Manage and coordinate of the review of engineering plans, specifications, and estimates for projects to ensure compliance with codes, regulations and design standards, ease of construction, value engineering, and long term durability and ease of maintenance. Communicate consolidated comments to design consultants and participate in design review conferences and recommended corrections. Ensures all review comments are adequately addressed. Coordinate design of assigned projects and activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies. Review, coordinate and issue a variety of permits.

Plan and conduct public meetings with citizens, engineers, developers, sponsors, governmental officials and office holders, contractors and other project stakeholders to explain and discuss project scope and design alternatives.

Maintain effective working relationships with developers, design professionals, contractors and other project stakeholders involved in City project delivery by effectively communicating goals, objectives, or concerns; by interpreting data or information in explaining its purpose and significance; and by explaining reasons for using specific design principles and construction methods versus alternatives.

Manage and coordinate acquisition of project right-of-way, easements and permissions from property owners, including negotiation and writing of sale contracts, directing the activities of the ROW agent, writing recommendations and official communications to the City Engineer and City Council. Obtains appraisals and when necessary, manages the condemnation process for the city.

Identifying franchised utility conflicts for assigned projects and coordinate relocation of these conflicts. Plan and conduct project specific utility coordination meetings to facilitate communication and cooperation between the franchised utilities and other project stakeholders.

Manage project bidding process including advertisement, planning and conducting Prebid meetings, preparation and issuance of addendum, opening of bids, evaluation of bids and recommendation of contract award.

Project Construction Engineering & Management Duties:

Plan and conduct pre-bid and preconstruction meetings to discuss and clarify principal construction features, and to inform contractors of requirements concerning construction scheduling, progress reporting, safety measures, wage and hour law observance, labor relations, payroll records, and quality control procedures.

Manage and administer construction contracts. Recommend and negotiate contract modifications and change orders. Review, evaluate, respond to and expeditiously process contractor requests for information, plan clarification, shop drawings and material submittals, change orders, construction sequencing, quality control, safety programs, material testing results, geotechnical reports and schedule revisions for compliance with city standards and project specific plans and specifications. Evaluate, review and process pay estimates and invoices from contractors, consultants, franchised utilities, permitting agencies and other parties involved in project delivery.

Prepare applications for grants and alternate funding sources.

Oversee the construction of the City’s capital improvement projects, which are principally roadway, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water distribution projects. Ensures the construction of the civil portion of new private development projects are completed in accordance with City ordinances and regulations.

Manage project funding including making cost and time estimates for various project components, setting up budgets, appropriating, encumbering and disbursing funds for engineering contracts, right-of-way and easement acquisition, construction contracts, utility relocation, administration and inspection fees, etc.

Prepare financial documents, memorandums and briefings for City Council and upper management for justification and approval of contracts, agreements, permits and contract change orders or amendments.

Make complex decisions in interpreting plans and specifications concerning project contract changes. Using sound engineering judgment make recommendations and interpretations with limited instruction or guidance. Coordinate with design professionals to resolve problems with plans, specifications, constructability or changed field conditions.

Collect, assemble and process necessary documents for project final acceptance and closeout. Organize and consolidate project documentation and files (both digital and paper) to produce completed well organized project documentation.

Observes, investigates, and inspects construction at all stages to identify problems, and takes timely corrective action to ensure construction remains on schedule.

Prepares project status reports to keep project stakeholders and City management informed of project budget, schedule, and other project issues of general and specific interest.

Continuously maintains and inputs various types of information into project database, financial management software, and internet web page of City and private projects

Make engineering determinations of whether methods and materials employed meet requirements of contract specifications and will result in sound and safe structures.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of four (4) years previous experience required, six (6) years preferred, in Civil/Municipal Engineering and/or training that includes engineering drafting and design; project management of private and/or public works projects; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels above the Minimum Requirements may be an acceptable substitute for the above education and experience requirements.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of an active license as a Professional Engineer, with specialization in the field of civil engineering, issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers; or possession of license issued by another state, with the condition that the successful applicant obtain an active license as a Professional Engineer, issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers within six months of employment as a condition of continued employment.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

WORK SCHEDULE

9/80 schedule: Monday through Thursday 7 am to 5 pm alternating Friday 8 am to 5 pm.