Town Construction Engineer
TOWN OF HUNTERSVILLE
Town Construction Engineer
Description of Work: Performs technical and professional work in the development, coordination, design, construction, contract administration and inspection of capital and public improvement projects including street maintenance, stormwater and drainage, public works construction, and related work as required. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Public Works Director. Supervision is exercised over employees in the Inspection Division.
Essential Duties, Skills and Demands of the Position
The following duties are those considered most essential to the position. This does not preclude the delegation of other duties considered as necessary by management to successfully complete an assignment or project.
- Serves as project manager; supervises and participates in the preparation of designs, drawings, cost estimates, specifications, bid documents, construction contracts and related engineering work for various public and capital improvement projects. Provides overall construction management for the projects.
- Coordinate consultant engineering services relating to project management.
- Provides oversight and technical assistance to contractors on construction projects.
- Provides developers, contractors and the general public with technical information relating to engineering projects and municipal services.
- Provides technical assistance to contractors and public works staff in carrying out necessary repairs to municipal infrastructure. Serves as a technical resource and reference for problem areas and directs remedial actions.
- Supervises staff employee(s) by assigning duties, conducting reviews, assisting in hiring of staff, and providing guidance to staff.
- Assists in establishing standards for design and construction of public improvement projects. Periodically reviews Town standards and makes recommendations for revisions, additions and/or deletions to the Public Works Director.
- Attends public meetings to discuss community infrastructure concerns.
- Monitors and inspects construction progress; receives invoices and recommends periodic payments.
- Develops change orders to incorporate differing site conditions and changing needs; negotiates change orders with consulting engineers and contractors.
- Coordinates and performs survey and other field related engineering activities.
- Evaluates condition of asphalt roadway, concrete infrastructure and various other right-of-way infrastructure; prioritizes and coordinates repairs or replacement as necessary.
- Inspects, evaluates and recommends repairs on right-of-way infrastructure donated to the Town by various developers prior to Town acceptance. Recommends acceptance of infrastructure to Board of Commissioners.
- Develops and implements Town’s right-of-way encroachment agreement program.
- Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as they relate to construction and public works; knowledge of and ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, drawings and construction management practices; ability to detect errors in construction projects; general knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work and related equipment operation; ability to prepare plans, specifications, contracts, contract provisions, and detailed reports; ability to exercise initiative, tact, discretion and independent judgment in carrying out duties; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, government officials and the general public. Skilled in the use of survey equipment and computers to include word processing, spreadsheets and database software. Proficiency in CAD or other drafting software required.
Special Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related field and 5-7 years of experience in civil engineering, construction management and inspection, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional Engineer license required. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.
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