Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Operations Manager

Under the leadership and guidance of the Public Works Director, this position coordinates construction of various projects for Yellowstone County by overseeing design projects, including roadways, traffic controls, and drainage systems; does related work as required.

• Acts as a project manager responsible for administering County RSID’s for roads, parks, and dry hydrants; coordinate with neighborhoods on recommendations as it relates to neighborhood maintenance needs; prepare cost estimates, and bid documents accordingly;
• In coordination with the Finance Department, review annually RSID assessments and make recommendations for assessment amounts based on project needs and estimated costs;
• Develop maintenance schedules and project implementation schedules for RSIDs;
  Recommendations should be prioritized and utilize data to inform priority;
• Serves as project manager on assigned projects; oversees, directs, and reviews the work of technical project staff including consultants;
  Projects are typically smaller in scale and maintenance related.
• Responsible for overseeing projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are executed within the designated timeline, budget, and quality standards;
• Prepares preliminary and final estimates of work and material requirements; coordinates required advertising for bids.

• Graduation from college or university of recognized standing with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; and
• One (1) years’ experience within the field; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience totaling five (5) years.

• Valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Montana.

• Must pass a criminal and driving background check and meet any County-specific employment eligibility standards.

This is responsible professional work in the study, preconstruction and construction of projects and other work as assigned. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Works Director or designee, but nature of work allows employee in this class to exercise independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that the employee in this class establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public.

Supervision may be exercised over technical and clerical staff as assigned.

• Research applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned project; oversees consultant development of construction plans and specifications; oversees and coordinates changes as field conditions warrant;
• Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction;
• Prepares change orders; reviews contractors’ estimates and prepares/reviews progress payments;
• Oversees construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems during construction; reviews as-built plans to ensure compliance with original plans and specifications;
• Reviews subdivision plans for conformance with County policies, standards, and accepted engineering practices;
• Reviews and processes requests for Special Improvement Districts, petitions to accept or abandon right-of-way, encroachment permits, address assignment and site development ordinance variance request;
• Coordinates with Public Works Director in evaluating procedures and developing new and improved practices;
• Participates in policy and plan development;
• Provides public counter support to developers, builders, contractors and the general public pertaining to County Public Works issues and related requirements; attends public meetings as requested;
• Reviews subdivision construction plans and completes inspections to ensure improvements are constructed per approved plans;
  Prepares policy and regulation updates when warranted;
• Performs related work as required.

• Principles and practices of construction for roadways, traffic control, storm water, and water;
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