Project Engineer - Engineering

The Project Engineer is responsible for reviewing and approving construction plans; managing the design and construction of projects related to paving, traffic, drainage, water, wastewater, and vertical infrastructure; and performing full contract administration functions. The position exercises independent judgment and applies advanced technical knowledge to ensure compliance with all standards, code and regulations. This role requires strong technical expertise, sound professional judgment, and the ability to oversee projects from initial planning through completion.

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Public Works, this position performs professional engineering work in the planning, design, review, and management of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. Responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and managing the development all aspects of the City’s Capital Improvement Program to include project scope and schedules; preparing budgets, estimates, and preliminary schedules; and reviewing costs for active City infrastructure projects Identifies, evaluates, and provides improvement recommendations with preliminary and final designs and design criteria for assigned programs or projects.

Provides assistance in the preparation of preliminary and long-range plans, schedules, estimates, budgets, detailed final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements. Develops cost estimates and tracks expenditures, prepares cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports and studies for projects. Prepares and/or assists with preliminary contract documents, specifications, and plans. Prepares final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements and coordinates and oversees work of contractors, affected public agencies, and utilities.

Writes technical specifications for construction contracts. Develops and monitors performance criteria for various contracts and/or projects. May provide analysis and recommendation of performance of various personnel assigned by contract or projects. Manages the work of consultants and contractors through the development of project requirements including project strategies, budget, schedule, land acquisitions, permitting requirements and compliance with City policies, procedures, design and construction standards, regulations, and codes.

Manages the construction of Capital Improvement Projects and conducts field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Drafts and recommends approval of contract change orders and responds to Requests for Information. Identifies projects; develops project scopes; manages the planning, design, construction and implementation of projects. Reviews, develops, and writes scopes of work for design and construction contracts between the City, consultants, and construction contractors.

Prepares plans and specifications; prepares and/or reviews construction documents, cost estimates, plats, and easements; performs and/or reviews hydraulic modeling and analysis of existing and future infrastructure, and other submittals by engineering consultants and internal staff for completeness and correctness. Manages project management staff to oversee the design, bid, construction, and closeout phases for the Capital Improvement Program. Monitors project development with all involved department representatives, project managers, and liaisons to ensure projects remain on track in terms of budget and schedule to include quality assurance reviews on schedules (including major activities, durations, milestones, critical path, and dependencies) Provide effective direction, control, and management over key engineering functions, including infrastructure and…