Construction Manager

The Construction Manager inspects all types of right-of-way related work and assures that the work maintains a safe passageway for the motoring public and the construction personnel. This position supervises assigned staff and assists in the inspection of related work for various maintenance and construction projects of the Public Works Department. The Construction Manager works closely with the Deputy Director, Director/County Engineer, and County Surveyor to implement the annual construction program.

• Manage county road and bridge construction contracts and supervise inspection, oversee survey crew schedules, coordinate testing, and compile monthly pay estimates.
• Coordinate with consultants for the design of road and bridge projects. Schedule the survey crew to pick up the required field information and provide assistance with the design requirements. Provide guidance in the preparation of plans and specifications of county public works projects.
• Manage the franchised systems in place within the County Right-of-Way. This includes new and current franchises within the county ROW. Assist in the development of new franchises.
• Coordinate with franchised utilities to work on their systems and ensure it will not conflict with any scheduled county work.
• Perform routine, detailed inspections of all bridges and culverts for deficiencies and required maintenance/repair.
• Maintain bridge filing system meeting state and federal requirements.
• Maintain road filing system meeting state and federal requirements.
• Seek funding for replacement and rehabilitation for deficient bridges from state and federal sources.
• Review and approve permits for performing work in the county right-of-way. The permits include road reconstruction, installation of irrigation structures, installation and extension of utilities and any other work that takes place in the county right-of-way.
• Provide detailed estimates for road and bridge projects for materials, equipment and manpower.
• Provide support to Public Works divisions during project development.
• Perform construction inspections of:
  Asphalt/Concrete/Pavement placements, bridges, roads, soils investigation, grading permits and other construction items.
• Supervise the construction inspection crew.
• Manage and administer any contracts as needed for the Public Works divisions.
• Manage all construction project documentation from design through project closeout.
• Responsible for all state construction audits maintaining the County’s “Certified Agency” status.
• Manage county contracting records through Labor and Industries web portal.
• Manage the County’s annual road striping program and associated contracts.
• Manage all construction activity at Bowers Field Airport.
• Manage all construction and maintenance activities of the Flood Control Zone District.

• Provide professional direction and support to all assigned staff.
• Assign and oversee daily and weekly work schedules, approve weekly timesheets and leave requests.
• Monitor employee work performance, productivity, safety practices, attendance, conduct, and ensure compliance with County and departmental policies and union contracts.
• Exercise independent judgement in resolving workplace staffing, performance, safety, and operational issues.
• Train and coach staff, develop and conduct performance evaluations with assigned staff, and initiate performance improvement and disciplinary actions in coordination with the Public Works Director.
• Participate in the hiring and onboarding of new staff.

• Responsible for budgeting, tracking and managing the costs associated with construction management, surveying and inspection.
• Maintain pavement marking records, compile yearly quantities and perform layouts for the field…