Manager, Bridges And Structures; Department Of Transporation And Highways) Actively

Position: MANAGER, BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION AND HIGHWAYS) ACTIVELY RECRUITED
Description Cook County Offices Under The President Administrative Hearings Auditor Bureau  of Administration Bureau of Economic Development Bureau of Finance Bureau of Human Resources Bureau of Technology Facilities Office  of the President    

Job Summary Perform complex work in the management and coordination of the operations of the County's structures division. Oversee the bridge inspection program of County and Forest Preserves structures. Administer a variety of technical and administrative functions, coordinating diverse engineering efforts to ensure the timely and efficient completion of major tasks to meet the goals of the Department with minimum supervision and consistent professional judgment.

Direct the technical development of projects for both internal staff and external agencies. Interact with elected officials, governmental agencies, and the general public regarding ongoing bridge projects.

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Job Duties:

Develop a five-year Bridge Program that includes preservation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of the County’s structures.

Direct staff in the development of design contract plans for bridges, culverts, and other highway/transportation related projects, as per government specifications.

Coordinate with federal, state, tollway, and local governmental agencies on the department’s structural projects for modernization, rehabilitation, maintenance, and jurisdictional matters.

Coordinate the inspection of bridges and culverts as required by government guidelines and complete all the necessary forms and paperwork.

Administer design contracts as they relate to the preparation of plans, specifications, or cost estimates for highway/transportation structures and proposed improvements.

This position is  Actively Recruited and At-Will.  This position may be eligible for a signing bonus. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Eight (8) years of experience in highway/transportation related structure design and rehabilitation is required.

Four (4) years of prior supervisory experience is required. Must be certified as a Program Manager by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to oversee the bridge inspections as per IDOT and  National Bridge Inspection Services (NBIS) guidelines is required.

Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required.

Current registration in the State of Illinois as a Licensed Professional Engineer is required.

Must obtain Illinois Team Leader Certification for overseeing and conducting the National Bridge Inspections is required.

Standards (NBIS) Program for County owned assets within one year of employment is required.

Ability to obtain and maintain license and/or certification requirements is required.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents. The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work.

They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.
* Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education…