Construction Manager

Description

The City of Dublin is seeking a full-time Construction Manager to serve with the Division of Engineering's Design & Construction team. This position will provide construction project management and field decisions for a variety of transportation and infrastructure projects. Tasks will include administration of construction projects, adherence to project schedules and timeframes, claims mitigation, change order management, invoice payment, requests for proposals, managing consultants, coordinating internal and external reviews, ensuring compliance with permits, assist with bidding, processing and maintaining appropriate project records, and utility coordination.

Primary Focus:Reviews construction drawings, development plans, zoning proposals, and engineering studies for conformance to Federal and state regulations and City code. Oversight of construction methods and materials to resolve field conflicts and ensure compliance with contract documents.

Performs independent research and analyses for significant and complex engineering projects. Prepares findings for senior engineer or manager's review and assists in presentations to City leadership, Council, and community organizations. Target Hiring Range is between$95,000-$125,000.

Given the nature of this classification's duties/responsibilities, it has been designated as Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act regulations and, therefore, is not entitled to formal overtime compensation and/or formal compensatory time.

Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervises, Engineering Technician II's, and Engineering Project Inspectors.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:Serves as construction project manager for complex, technical engineering projects that involve input and approval in multiple engineering specialty areas and require final approval by the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, or similar body; develops, recommends, and manages project budgets, cost estimates, schedules, requirements, documentation, and deliverables for approval; coordinates team members, prepares and presents status reports, ensures schedule and budget are met, and follows through with any necessary inspections.

Reviews plans for Capital Improvement Projects, complex residential and/or commercial developments for compliance with City codes and standards, contract specifications, and federal and state regulations; leads significant engineering projects for street and bridge maintenance that typically have budgets of more than $250,000 and require more than 3 months to complete; reviews and approves assigned work of other engineering staff, consultants, or city staff members.

Coordinates with various utility companies to install/relocate their facilities as necessary for City projects; oversees the review and processing of right-of-way permits.

Develops and implements new inspection documentation and project management methods and software.

Responds to concerns from residents, police, or others and conveys complex engineering information to non-technical individuals; communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with residents, staff, developers, and community leaders.

Assists in the development and utilization of City of Dublin design and construction standards; updates and reviews the City's standard construction drawings, general conditions, and contract notes.

Oversees field reviews and evaluations for significant large commercial and/or residential development projects, major repairs, or construction of City infrastructure; responds to questions and approves solutions to construction problems.

May negotiate with property owners to acquire interests needed for City projects; manages property/right-of-way acquisition or easements related to the construction of projects.

Reviews and revises reports, presentations, and other engineering documentation for a non-technical audience to ensure that issues have been effectively documented and described for decision-makers; represents the City in meetings with City council, City leadership, and community organizations when it is critical that technical aspects of an issue or project are clearly and effectively communicated; prepares documentation on complex technical issues in area of expertise to ensure the best technical thinking is utilized.

Represents the engineering function on City-wide projects or initiatives where engineering considerations are an important aspect of project feasibility, design, and completion and personal technical expertise will be of significant benefit to the project team.

Evaluates background data and site conditions to select and develop solutions for major construction problems and/or issues including conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, difficult coordination requirements and the like.Provide assistance to support staff on complex technical issues involving the interpretation and application of engineering principles, theories, and concepts and provides innovative and effective solutions.

Completes research projects, including identifying data requirements, collecting and reviewing data, analyzing results, and develops findings and recommendations. Prepare final research documentation, including reports, presentations, and policies using a combination of standard formatting and the creation of new formats for effective communication that translates into language that is understood by non-technical staff, Council, city leadership, neighborhood meetings, council subcommittees, and community organizations.

Maintains records and GIS data to facilitate accurate infrastructure planning/budgeting.

Supervises Engineering staff in the area of workforce management; effectively investigates issues that are in conflict with the City standards and Core Values; uses facilitation and mediation techniques in providing conflict management with employees, residents, and external parties.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study, a minimum of 5 years of experience that demonstrates effectiveness in leading construction engineering projects, expertise in one or more specialty areas relating to City engineering services, and demonstrated ability to effectively advise and assist in technical aspects of projects. Construction Management Certification, Professional Engineer or NICET level 4 preferred.

Physical Requirements:Ability to use computer terminals for sustained input and processing.

Ability to endure a variety of climatic and temperature conditions, sometimes in active construction sites and hazardous areas and conditions, often in areas of moving traffic.

Ability to operate standard office equipment in the performance of essential functions (e.g. copier, fax, personal computer, telephone).

Ability to occasionally lift and move objects weighing 10 - 15 lbs.

Special Requirements:Valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:Demonstration of the following established core values: Integrity, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Accountability, Positive Attitude, and Dedication to Service.

Regular attendance, as governed by and in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, procedures, and laws, is regarded as an essential requirement of this classification.

Compliance with training directives established by supervisory/managerial personnel.

Adherence to all applicable Federal and State safety laws, rules and regulations, and City safety policies/procedures.

Core Competencies

Comfort around Higher Management:Can deal comfortably with more senior managers; can present to more senior managers without undue tension and nervousness; understands how senior managers think and work; can determine the best way to get things done with them by talking their language and responding to their needs; can craft approaches likely to be seen as appropriate and positive.

Decision Quality:Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

Informing:Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.

Planning:Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

Presentation Skills: Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, and bosses; is effective both inside and outside the organization, on both cool data and hot and controversial topics; commands attention and can manage group process during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn't working.

Priority Setting: Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal, eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.

Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during touch times, can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn't show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.

Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people-up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Written Communications: Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.