Civil Engineer - CIP

City Of McKinney Civil Engineering Position

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Under the direction of the CIP Manager, manages capital improvement projects from inception to completion relating to roadways, drainage systems, water/wastewater systems, and various traffic improvements throughout the City of McKinney. Tasks included but are not limited to: design or study management/development/review, project schedule/budget estimating and tracking, project procurement and construction management, and public/stakeholder outreach. Additionally, they will be required to manage various contracts and conduct meetings with consultants, engineers, agencies and homeowners as needed for project development.

Performs other related work as required.

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

When assigned to Graduate Engineer I, working under the direction of a Professional Engineer:

• Assists with implementing capital improvement projects while working with contractors, consultants, and other city departments and/or state agencies.
• Serves as the city's project manager under the direction of the CIP Manager for assigned projects including supervision and oversight of contractors and/or consultants.
• Develops, reviews, and/or coordinates plans, specifications, cost estimates and contracts for multiple capital improvement projects in a timely manner based on design standards, construction details, and specifications to meet established standards and engineering practices.
• Performs construction management responsibilities for capital improvement projects to attain timely completion within the allotted project budget constraints and project controls.
• Manages and develops professional service and construction contracts including contract negotiation, review, execution, tracking and invoicing.
• Acts as a liaison with consultants, external engineers, and various internal/external stakeholders.
• Assists, coordinates, and/or reviews project efforts related to land acquisition and franchise utility coordination.
• Responds to public inquiries and inter-departmental inquiries relating to capital improvement projects.
• Assists with preparing ordinances and resolutions for City Council action.
• Performs research and routine clerical functions.

When assigned to Civil Engineer I, duties of Graduate Engineer I carry over, in addition to:

• Develops and/or coordinates various agreements related to capital improvement projects.
• Conducts public meetings and/or facilitates public involvement/input as needed on various city projects.
• Develops and updates design manuals and construction specifications within their specified discipline.
• Presents information and provides recommendations to City Council and Administration with respect to engineering-related projects.
• Prepares ordinances and resolutions for City Council action.

When assigned to Civil Engineer II, duties of Civil Engineer I carry over, in addition to:

• Conducts consultant selection procedures, including scope, definition, bidding, negotiation, and contract preparation and project administration.
• Prepares written technical reports and makes presentations to City Council, subcommittees, and external agencies.
• Work is performed with limited managerial direction. The supervisor provides the employee with assignments in terms of broad practice, precedents, policies, and goals. Work may be reviewed for fulfillment of program objectives and conformance with departmental policy, practice, and/or objective.
• Provides engineering support to other departments in the city.

When assigned to Senior Engineer I, duties of Civil Engineer II carry…