Engineer I​/Project Manager

Job Summary

Reports to:

Engineering Administrator/Traffic Engineer/Stormwater Administrator. FLSA Status:
Exempt - Executive. Classification:
Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six‑month probationary period. Pay Grade: 120. Safety Sensitive:
Yes – Subject to random drug testing per the Athens‑Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

The purpose of this job is to perform administrative/supervisory functions associated with coordinating and managing Transportation and Public Works projects. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to coordinating and supervising section personnel, consultants, projects, and associated activities as assigned, coordinating and reviewing engineering projects or activities, ensuring these activities are performed in accordance with applicable codes, and performing additional tasks as required.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.

High school diploma or equivalent required with four years of experience in the required discipline (engineering, construction, management, Project management design engineering, land development, stormwater, pavement management, sign and marking maintenance and installation, traffic signal maintenance and installation, or traffic studies to include traffic signal and systems timing development/installation and signal systems communications) required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

One year of project management supervising and working with third‑party design consultants, programming, planning, and/or designing is required.

One year of supervisory experience is preferred.

Possession of International Municipal Association Level II certification in Sign and Marking, Traffic Signal Electronics, or Construction is preferred.

• Develops departmental capital improvement projects timelines and maintains updated grant charts of all projects sponsored by the department and or by third‑party consultants (SPLOST Office & Consultants) including stormwater, roadway, sidewalk, multi‑use path, and intersection improvement projects.
• Work and coordinate with multiple key departmental staff, including the Transportation Planning team, to maintain updates and coordination on a weekly basis maintaining up to date database for planned, designed, and ongoing projects.
• Compose timeline for each capital project and identify critical path with coordination with appointed staff, which includes assisting with the preparation of individual project Critical Date Schedules to follow ACC’s Capital Project Delivery Process.
• Take on project management role for assigned projects including projects funded by federal and state funds.
• Oversee and manage task orders issued to design consultants on capital improvement projects, verify and approve invoices, and submit reimbursement requests when applicable and as directed.
• Maintain active training for the Local Administered Project Certification with the Georgia Department of Transportation; more than one training may be required and as directed by Engineering Administrator.
• Direct the evaluation and selection of consultant with collaboration with ACCGov Procurement and Purchasing staff.
• Responsible to ensure consultants are following all terms and conditions of state and federal funded projects administered by the department.
• Responsible for ensuring ACC’s…