City of Marietta, GA

Municipal government delivering city services

Transportation Project Engineer

Construction Management +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMarietta, GA, USA$70.8k - $81.5kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field is required.
At least five years of municipal civil engineering experience, including at least three years of transportation project management experience or similar, is required.
State of Georgia Engineer in Training certification is preferred at hire or must be obtainable within the Working Test Period.
State of Georgia Professional Engineering Registration is preferred or must be obtainable within the Working Test Period.
Knowledge and skill using Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
Knowledge and skill using AutoCAD or MicroStation are preferred.
Knowledge of city codes and ordinances, including development codes for utilities, flood plains, soil and erosion control, and storm water detention, is required.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations applicable to a municipal Public Works environment is required.
A well-versed understanding of and experience with the GDOT Plan Development Process, GDOT right-of-way acquisition practices, GDOT inspection requirements, and other regulations regarding transportation construction projects are required.
Management skills to manage consultant activities, budgets, schedules, and permit processes are required.
Ability to plan and organize schedules is required.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, address citizen complaints, and make presentations is required.
A valid Georgia driver's license and a satisfactory seven-year driving history, including no DUI convictions within the past five years, are required.
Successful candidates must complete a drug screen and background inquiry.

Responsibilities

Manage consultants in implementing multi-year citywide projects and programs involving concept design, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, construction, construction inspections and management, and citizen contact; establish project schedules, review consultant reports and designs, and evaluate projects.
Collect and compile information from engineering, streets, traffic, power, water, parks, recreation, facilities, and other divisions for current and future projects; research and analyze projects for feasibility, priority, and timing.
Manage documentation for research and design activities and present findings to supervisors and elected officials.
Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable federal, state, and city regulatory standards; periodically observe construction, determine the validity of change orders, address conflicts among consultants, contractors, and inspectors, and issue non-compliance and project acceptance letters.
Plan and implement short- and long-term goals, objectives, and strategies for the assigned functional area to ensure efficient organization and completion of work.
Prepare requests for proposals and bids and evaluate submissions; coordinate RFP and RFB reviews with project engineers and the city purchasing department, compile and distribute bid documents, answer bidders' questions, issue addenda, review bids for acceptability, and prepare newspaper advertisements.
Recommend construction and consultant contract awards and assign supervisory responsibility; guide project management staff and consultants to control costs, manage risk, avoid claims, and resolve disputes.
Confer with senior management about key issues and progress toward objectives, obtain support and approval, and recommend improvements.
Attend staff meetings, complete required forms and documentation, prepare program, project, and progress reports, and coordinate interdepartmental projects with other departments.
Perform special assignments, including researching and preparing special reports and projects, developing and implementing compliance programs, administering state and federal grants, and presenting technical data to management, elected officials, and others.
Develop and recommend budgets for assigned programs and project areas, monitor adherence, and ensure compliance with approved budget parameters.
Receive and respond to concerns, complaints, and inquiries from internal and external customers, and participate in communication and public education efforts related to the specialty assignment.
Periodically inspect work and inspect it upon completion to ensure conformance to prescribed standards and environmental safety.
Maintain attendance and punctuality within customary tolerances for the position.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge and skill using AutoCAD or MicroStation.
State of Georgia Engineer in Training certification at hire, or ability to obtain it within the Working Test Period.
State of Georgia Professional Engineering Registration, or ability to obtain it within the Working Test Period.

Rate of Pay: $70,844 - $81,473
Status: Open Until Filled

This is an engineering/technical position funded through the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) for Transportation Improvements. Under direction of the City Engineer provides project management, supervision, and technical expertise for the implementation of City transportation improvement projects. Specialty areas for this assignment include, but are not necessarily limited to project management, design, construction management, and construction inspections for transportation, traffic, and storm water infrastructure projects. Employees in this classification ensure regulatory compliance with all applicable standards at the Federal, State and City level and have approval authority for design plans, shop drawings, and specifications. Work includes responsibility for management of professional contractors as may be required according to the specific projects. Duties as outlined herein are performed according to the specialty area of assignment.

Performs duties and manage consultants in the implementation of multi-year city wide projects and programs involving concept design, engineering, right of way acquisition, construction, construction inspections construction management, and citizen contact related to projects. This includes establishing project schedules, reviewing reports and designs from consultants, and overall project evaluation.
Collects and compiles details from engineering, streets, traffic, power, water, parks/recreation/facilities, and other divisions for both current and future projects. Researches and analyzes these projects for feasibility, priority, and timing.
Will manage documentation regarding research and design activities. Presents findings to supervisors and elected officials.
Ensures compliance with plans and specifications and all applicable Federal, State and City regulatory standards; observes construction periodically, determines the validity of change orders, and addresses conflicts between consultants, contractors, and inspectors; issues non-compliance and project acceptance letters.
Plans and implements short- and long-term goals, objectives, and strategies for the assigned functional area to ensure efficient organization and completion of work.
Prepares requests for and evaluates proposals and bids. Coordinates RFP and RFB review with other project engineers and the city purchasing department to compile and coordinate distribution of bid documents, answers questions from bidders, issues addenda, reviews bids for acceptability and prepares newspaper advertisement.
Makes recommendations regarding award of construction and consultant contracts and assigns supervisory responsibility; guides project management staff and consultants to control costs, manage risk, avoid claims, and resolve disputes.
Confers with senior management to keep them informed on key issues and progress toward objectives and to gain necessary support and approval; makes recommendations to assist management in making needed improvements.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, completes required forms and documentation, and prepares program, project, and progress reports as required; works collaboratively with other departments in coordinating inter-departmental projects.
Performs special assignments as requested, to include researching and preparing special reports and projects, developing, and implementing compliance programs, administering state and federal grants and presenting technical data to management, elected officials, and others.
Develops and recommends budgets for the assigned programs and project areas; monitors adherence to and ensures compliance with approved and established budgetary parameters.
Receives and responds to concerns, complaints, and inquiries from both internal and external customers; participates in communication and public educational efforts regarding specialty assignment area.
Inspects work periodically and upon completion to ensure conformance to prescribed standards and to ensure environmental safety.
Maintains attendance and punctuality within customary tolerances for this position.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
Minimum of 5 years' experience in municipal civil engineering with at least 3 years transportation project management experience or similar.
State of Georgia Engineer in Training certification at time of hire is preferred or ability to obtain within Working Test Period.
State of Georgia Professional Engineering Registration preferred or ability to obtain within Working Test Period.
Knowledge and skill using Word and Excel is required.
Knowledge and skill using AutoCAD or MicroStation is preferred.
Knowledge of codes and ordinances of the city, including development codes such as utility, flood plain, soil and erosion control, and storm water detention.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations applicable to a municipal Public Works environment.
Well versed understanding and experience with the GDOT Plan Development Process, GDOT right of way acquisition practices, GDOT inspection requirements and other regulations regarding transportation construction projects.
Must have good management skills to include ability to manage consultant activities, budgets, schedules, and permit processes.
Ability to plan and organize schedules.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing including dealing with citizen complaints and making various presentations.
Valid Georgia Driver’s License & a satisfactory seven-year driving history to include no DUI's within the last 5 years. Drug Screen and background check at time of hire required.

Disclaimer
Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen & background inquiry.

About the Company

City of Marietta, GA

Municipal government delivering city services

Marietta provides local government services to residents and businesses, including utilities (Marietta Power & Water), sanitation, road maintenance, parks, public safety, and planning and economic development. Services are delivered through city departments overseen by a City Manager under a Mayor-Council-Manager form of government. It differentiates itself through integrated service delivery, a clear governance structure, and active economic development programs that support both large employers and small businesses. Its goal is to provide reliable services, maintain infrastructure, ensure public safety, preserve the community’s character, and foster local economic growth.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Marietta, GA
Founded: 1834

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at City of Marietta, GA

See more jobs