Assistant County Engineer - Project Manager

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General Description This position is responsible for administering engineering and construction projects for transportation, flood control, and hurricane protection, as well as related activities. Duties include developing and maintaining a capital project list.

Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary

Develops and reviews capital project design plans, project specifications, and cost estimates; attends review meetings and identifies and solves design problems

Administers engineering and construction contracts.

Reviews land development design plans, studies, reports, and permits for compliance with the appropriate code and engineering design standards to recommend acceptance

Coordinates the development of project designs with contractors, utility companies, landowners, developers, governmental agencies, and the general public

Provides information regarding drainage/floodplain issues, stormwater permits, roadway plans, traffic studies/warrants, and subdivision platting to County personnel and the general public

Coordinates right-of-way issues with platting and right-of-way personnel.

Attends public meetings to discuss capital projects or development projects.

Conducts field investigations to evaluate engineering challenges and recommend solutions related to development, traffic/transportation, roadway, drainage/floodplain/stormwater, and construction

Assists with the preparation of the department’s budget

Prepares cost, labor, and materials estimates.

Directs and coordinates the bidding process; tabulates bids, reviews contracts.

Conducts on-site inspections.

Reviews plans for civil projects submitted by consultants and contractors.

Able to report regularly for work and be on time.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

Engineering Degree and able to become a Registered Engineer in the State of Texas within 6 Months2+ years of experience in Transportation, Public Works, or Coastal Engineering Experience Strongly Preferred Must Have Excellent Computer Skills (AutoCAD & MS Office) And GIS Knowledge Helpful Excellent Management Skills Strong Communications and Interpersonal Skills and the Ability to Work Well with the Public.

Prefer Specific Experience in Roadways, Drainage, Flood Protection, Permitting, or Coastal Issues Skill in decision-making and problem-solving.

Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards, even though precautions have been taken.

The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.

The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 1

Soft Skills:

Judgment/Decision Making Demonstrates consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision-making. Achieves balance between quick decisiveness and slower, more thorough approaches, i.e., is neither indecisive nor a hip-shooter. Shows common sense. Anticipates consequences of decisions.

Communication – Oral Communicates effectively one to one, in small groups and in public speaking contexts. Demonstrates fluency, “quickness on…