Project Manager - Construction - DPW - Construction

Responsibilities

• Position reports to Program Manager.
• Plan and scope proposed public improvement projects, including data collection, meeting with residents, community stakeholders, elected officials, and other City agencies during the scoping process.
• Investigate and create design solution alternatives, estimate their cost, and recommend a preferred alternative.
• Inspect construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, storm, and wastewater projects in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Consult on work in progress and resolve all problems to ensure project is successfully completed.
• Train other DPW employees and serve as the only inspector on a construction project.
• Assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for large and complex projects within the City.
• Work requires contact with contractors.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times.

High School Diploma or equivalent with three (3) years’ experience in transportation design, construction inspection, or project management.

This position requires extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and City codes, policies, and ordinances as they relate to transportation, traffic, storm and/or wastewater management. Must possess a working knowledge of civil engineering terminology and fundamentals in interpreting specifications and construction documents. Must be able to perform calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.

Ability to communicate effectively. Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, consultant, and City personnel. Requires thorough knowledge of methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements. Requires considerable knowledge of the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Must have a valid driver's license.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Successful completion of INDOT construction management and supervision courses and/or APWA construction management courses is desired.