Office - Citizens Square - Project Manager

Under the direction of the Chief Project Manager, Project Managers within the Highway Department are responsible for all aspects of public works construction projects, including design, engineering, scheduling, construction inspection, testing, asset management, and maintenance programs for Allen County’s bridge, roadway, and drainage infrastructure.

Department:
Highway – Central. FLSA Status:
Non‑exempt. Classification/Level: Professional, PG‑6. Date: 6/2023.

• Oversees the entire lifecycle of complex consultant‑designed projects and in‑house design projects, from initial concept to final completion.
• Supervises the construction of bridges, roads, and drainage systems in Allen County.
• Manages multiple improvement projects concurrently, including civil engineering activities such as scheduling, design, construction plan review, inspection, and operation of infrastructure (streets, sidewalks, multi‑use trails, drainage structures).
• Manages maintenance and operation of transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, culverts, traffic control systems, drainage systems, pavement striping, repair, trails, guardrails, traffic signals, and roadway lighting.
• Prepares and assesses project plans, identifying potential constructability issues or conflicts before construction.
• Develops bid specification documents, including design/engineering details, cost estimates, schedules, specifications, progress reports, contractor estimates, change orders, and final records.
• Conducts inspections to ensure construction techniques and performance conform to plans, specifications, and standards.
• Performs materials testing in accordance with AASHTO standards and INDOT requirements.
• Coordinates with contractors, utilities, other agencies, and property owners; leads pre‑bid and pre‑construction meetings and resolves conflicts.
• Manages data and utilizes software such as Road Soft, MS Suite, AutoCAD, FTP, and GIS.
• Performs surveying tasks using instruments such as total stations, levels, transits, robotic cameras, and obtains field data with GPS; maintains project archives and produces drawing reproductions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Allen County and INDOT policies and procedures.
• Determines need for features like lighting, ADA compliance, drainage, and material selection.
• Addresses complaints and requests related to roads, bridges, traffic, drainage, logjam removal, tree and brush control, and anti‑graffiti activities.

• Mentors new Project Managers, providing guidance on county policies and procedures, project requirements, construction management, and other essential functions.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering or related field and at least one year of experience working with site development, roadway construction and/or project management.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or completion of an equivalent course of study and two (2) years of related Project Manager experience preferred.
• A.A.S. in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or Construction Engineering Technology or completion of an equivalent course of study and four (4) years of related Project Manager experience preferred.
• Eight (8) years preferred of related work experience and responsibility of public works related engineering design experience.
• Fundamental understanding of Civil Engineering Technology, including road and bridge design, traffic management, drainage, and properties of soils and materials.
• Working knowledge of roadway construction and construction management.
• Knowledge of surveying.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and job‑related software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate job‑related equipment such as land surveying equipment, traditional and GPS equipment, materials testing equipment, computer, printer, plotter, and scanner.
• Ability to complete and maintain various Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHA) training and…