Administrator , Professional Engineer

overview

this recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

this position is located in ely. The role involves overseeing the management and administration of construction contracts, reviewing project correspondence, change orders, schedules, and proposals to ensure compliance with specifications. It also includes directing maintenance and communications, establishing policies and goals, and monitoring work performance. Works closely with equipment shops. The position involves reviewing right-of-way permits, conducting field reviews, and recommending changes for compliance.

Additionally, the job entails monitoring expenditures and setting priorities for labor and equipment, developing budgets, and representing the department at various meetings and conferences to explain policies and projects.

• current licensure as a professional engineer (p.e.) and four years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience in a supervisory or responsible project charge capacity; or one year of experience as a manager ii, p.e. In nevada state service; or two years experience as a manager i, p.e. Or supervisor iv, p.e. In nevada state service; or licensure and an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• administer operations and oversee the management of assigned areas of responsibility; organize, plan and implement work through delegation and direction of subordinate managers, supervisors and staff; develop and implement division or section policies and procedures; implement state laws and departmental policies and procedures; ensure compliance with federal regulations, standards and guidelines.
• work with executives, officials and regulatory representatives to negotiate solutions to major or controversial issues within policy guidelines.
• perform professional engineering functions requiring the synthesis of previously unrelated data in order to develop solutions to complex problems impacting the administration and management of major, broad organizational services and achievement of long and short range goals.
• exercise executive control and final action over engineering projects as directed by management; decide courses of action based on engineering criteria to difficult problems which may impact the development of new policies, procedures and organizational areas of service.
• manage financial resources to ensure efficient operations and compliance with budgetary limitations.
• represent the department/district at hearings, meetings, conferences and committees with other entities and/or the public to explain department policies and projects, and to answer questions and provide information; provide expert testimony in court related to division/district operations, policies and procedures; represent the division/district at staff and management meetings; participate in various committees and associations for the purpose of formulating policy, evaluating products and processes, planning, and sharing information.
• supervise subordinate managers and supervisors as well as program and support staff to accomplish the established goals of the area of responsibility; interview applicants and select personnel; ensure appropriate training is provided; delegate authority and responsibility to staff; define guidelines to accomplish specific assignments; provide counseling, guidance, and motivation; initiate or recommend disciplinary action; establish work performance standards and evaluate performance.
• perform related duties as assigned.
• under administrative direction within the department of transportation, incumbents administer the activities of a secondary division through subordinate supervisors to include the determination of divisional policies and consultation in the determination of departmental policies; or perform administrative and professional engineering work to coordinate, plan, direct and manage activities as an assistant to the administrator of a large, complex and diverse division or district;
  
  or administer multiple sections, programs and/or projects of a large division.

• knowledge of: civil engineering principles, practices and terminology; engineering properties of highway materials; principles and practices of civil engineering related to the maintenance and construction of highways and bridge structures; personnel management and related policies and procedures; highway capacity analysis; engineering principles, nomenclature and construction methods; affirmative action and equal employment opportunity laws and regulations applicable to public institutions sufficient to analyze personnel practices;
  
  principles of organization and management in an engineering environment; financial aspects of managing engineering projects.
• skill in: financial and technical analysis.
• ability to: manage staff and resources including developing plans and making…