Engineering Project Manager (Flex)

Are you a motivated and organized person with engineering and/or construction experience looking for a professional growth opportunity with the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska?  Do you like variety in the projects you work on?  If so, this Engineering Project Manager position with the CBJ Engineering Department is for you.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

A team oriented, energetic, self-motivated individual with an engineering or construction background and a desire to learn.  We are looking for the right candidate, with experience ranging from entry level to licensed.

The applicant should have strong organizational and communication skills as well as an understanding of the complexities of planning, design and managing construction work.  The position requires individuals comfortable with learning and working independently.   The ideal applicant should have a background in building, designing and/or administering construction projects (ideally civil work), pit and quarry management (or similar mass excavation type trade) outdoor recreation facility construction, and / or engineering principles and practices.  The ideal applicant has knowledge from working within the construction industry, i.e., contractors and professional consultants; solving disputes, and understanding how to represent the Owner's interests throughout the design and construction process to deliver a quality project on time and within budget.

We are willing to train the right candidate! 

This position is a flex position which creates a career path to promote within the series upon demonstration of the ability to meet current performance standards and minimum qualifications for the next level. The level at which the selected applicant is appointed will be based on the applicant's qualifications and other job-related requirements.

Under the direction and mentorship of the Chief Engineer, this candidate will perform all aspects of project management from cradle to grave, ideally, independently while under the mentorship and close support of the Chief Engineer.  The responsibilities are split (although closely related) for this position

• Project Management and Pits and Quarries Management and include:

Project Management:  This position is responsible for the planning, design, construction and contract management for engineering projects of varying complexity and project value.

 Typical projects include municipal roads and utility infrastructure, Parks and Recreation infrastructure and trails, Water and Wastewater Utility infrastructure and drainage improvements.   The position is assigned basic to advanced level engineering project management (depending on experience) to resolve design and construction issues on capital improvement projects.   Incumbents apply the following technical skills:  project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, preparing cost estimates, performing construction inspection, performing design review, value engineering, preparing written reports, preparing oral presentations, and coordinating design and construction work.

Entry level incumbent will work under the direct supervision and oversight of the Chief Engineer or senior team member.  Journey Level incumbent is expected to make complex evaluations, recommendations, and decisions with limited direction from a supervisor.  The incumbent also frequently works with members of the public, external organizations and public committees, and only requires supervisor support in more complex situations.

Pits and Quarry Management:  This position also manages the operations of the CBJ Sand, Gravel and Hard Rock Material Sources.

 This includes ensuring each facility is compliant with MSHA, ADEC and Alaska Division of Weights and Measures, rules and regulations, managing operator locations, maintaining and cleaning truck weight scales, collecting and accounting for weight tickets.  Tracks management fees, expense and budgets, plans and coordinates routine maintenance projects and capital improvements for the material sources. Prepares expansion plans, future access locations, logistics and closure plans. The incumbent will work directly with contractors, regulatory agencies, client departments, members of the public, other external agencies and should be able to complete these duties with limited direction from a supervisor.

Typical responsibilities include the following (progressive, based on experience and position):

• Serves as a CBJ representative for management of multiple projects and CBJ Pits and Quarries.

• Assists in the preparation of and/or prepares drawings, specifications, cost estimates, reports, contracts and requests for proposals (RFPs); utilizes professional seal where appropriate.

• Assists with and/or conducts negotiations related to professional service contracts.

• Administers all aspects of professional service contracts and collaborates with the Client Department to ensure that project goals are met and that the Client Department's interests are served.

• Manages and conducts project activities to ensure CBJ and the Client Department's interests are protected.

• Continuously monitors and inspects construction work quality, workmanship, and material selection to ensure compliance with contract documents; identifies deficiencies; recommends corrective actions; coordinates the resolution of issues between parties.

• Issues Stop Work orders, Notices of Defective Work and imposes other contractual mechanisms to contractors not complying with the contract documents.

• Administers all aspects of construction contracts and collaborates with the Client Department to ensure that project goals are met and that the Client Department's interests are served.

• Develops project budgets; provides fiscal control of projects; reviews and approves expenses charged to projects; administers professional design and construction contracts for timely completion; establishes and maintains the financial project records; and assists in financial audits.

• Designs, conducts and manages specialized studies; identifies alternatives and makes recommendations.

• Prepares and maintains up to date project status and budget reports.

• Becomes knowledgeable with, spends within and assists in preparation of Pits and Quarries Capital and Operating budgets.

• Act as public contact for the Engineering or Client Department for the purpose of answering CIP or other project related questions.

• May also report project related information to the Assembly, Boards, Commissions, Client Department groups and the public.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

The Engineering Division is a tight knit team of a Chief Engineer and five project managers.

 We work closely and collaboratively with the Architectural Division that is comprised of a Chief Architect and four project managers.

 We act as the Owner's representative for design and construction projects for CBJ's client departments. The applicant will work closely with client departments and specific individuals directly impacted by the improvement projects.  In addition, the applicant will work closely with primarily local design and construction professionals to execute capital improvement projects accurately, efficiently and expediently.

   The engineering and architecture team manages over $40 million of Capital Projects Annually.   The applicant will oversee a diverse range of projects from small improvements valued under $100,000 to construction or replacement of new and existing infrastructure valued in excess of $2,000,000.  While the work is executed independently, the applicant will find a strong support network from all the team members as we are committed to successful projects and willing to share our expertise to support the applicant's efforts to ensure success.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position works (Monday through Friday) 8am

• 4:30pm. Your office would be located in downtown Juneau in the Marine View Apartment Building on the 3rd Floor.Engineering Assistant II:

Education:  Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Land Surveying, or Construction Management or a similar course of study.

Substitutions:

Experience: Progressively responsible experience in the practice of engineering, or journey level construction in one or more of the following fields:  engineering design, drafting, surveying, inspection, construction management, materials testing, plan review, plan interpretation, or construction documents preparation may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Examination:  Successful completion of either the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Examination may be substituted for the education.

Requirements:  Some positions require a valid Drivers' License at time of appointment.

Engineering Associate

Education:  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Land Surveying,  Construction Management, or similar course of study.

Experience:  Two (2) years of experience equivalent to an Engineering or Architectural Assistant II with the City of Juneau.

Substitution:  Progressively responsible construction management, engineering or land surveying experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.

Requirements:  A legal Drivers' License at time of appointment and for continued employment.

Engineer I

Desirable experience:  Two (2) years practicing as a registered engineer managing projects in a designated field of practice or area of specialty as defined by the position description.  Hiring departments will specify type of experience and additional requirements at time of recruitment.

Licensure:  Alaska state law requires incumbents to be licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE).

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION

A cover letter must be attached to the application. Please describe your unique qualifications that make you the ideal candidate for this position. Also include the individual qualities that would make you a positive member of the CIP Engineering team.

If substituting education for experience, transcripts are required.

This position is open until filled. We have one vacancy to fill.

We are reviewing applicants and inviting qualified individuals to participate in our selection process as they apply. If you have applied after the vacant position is filled, you will be notified. We encourage all applicants who are interested in this position to apply in a timely fashion.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: John Bohan

Phone Number: 907-586-0800

Email: John.Bohan@Juneau.gov