Senior Civil Engineer - Construction

Salary Range 9,573.00 - 14,359.00 Job Summary As one of the fastest growing cities in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver is building a city of the future through innovation, sustainable development, excellent leadership and effectively working with an engaged community. Our growth is guided by our core values of livability, sustainability and resiliency, innovation, and equity and inclusion, and we accomplish our work through collaboration, innovation, compassion and empowerment.

If who we are speaks to you, and if youre the type of person who is interested in leading a team responsible for the capital and development-related construction of Vancouver then the City of Vancouver may be for you.

Were currently recruiting for a Civil Engineer Supervisor - Construction. The primary responsibilities for the job are to direct, manage, supervise and coordinate the Public Works capital or development construction management program, reporting to the Construction Services Division Manager. Act as the City project manager for capital and development related construction projects. Assist in the development and monitoring of City construction standards and manage Inspection, Administrative, and other Construction staff. Act as the point of contact for the public and internal City staff for capital and development related construction projects.

This is a full-time, regular, exempt position. The schedule for this position is M-F, 7:30am to 4:30pm.

This position is under review by City Council; there is a possibility for it to be reclassified as a Civil Engineer Supervisor which would include the corresponding salary range.

Open until filled. First review date - June 10, 2025. Job Details

Essential Functions:

• Act as City project manager for capital related projects within construction. Represent the Citys interests in negotiations with developers and contractors. Make decisions regarding allowable variances from City standards that are project specific and necessary. Coordinate City resources from other divisions when necessary to complete the project. Act as project contact with citizens and internal City staff.
• Manage the Capital projects and Development inspection program. Maintain CA status. Set policy regarding inspection and acceptance of projects into City inventory for perpetual maintenance and ownership. Assist in the development and monitoring of the division budgeting. Determine workload expectations for capital and development teams. Develop and implement City construction standards. Track development projects for trending and forecasting purposes.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate capital and development staff. Manage recruitment efforts and make hiring decisions. Set employee performance expectations, conduct annual performance reviews, correct deficiencies, and discipline staff as necessary, up to and including termination in cooperation with higher management. Work with employees to develop training plans and coordinate efforts to execute those training plans.
• Respond to project-related concerns of external customers and project neighbors. Handle complaint calls and coordinate appropriate responses from contractors. Respond to questions and concerns about the projects and either answer or direct concern to other City staff for answers.
• Provide technical support to staff, interpret plans and specs, discuss and direct needed field and design changes, ensure compliance with documentation requirements, collaborate with designers on feasibility and constructability of design changes based on current phase of construction and schedule impacts.
• Review materials submittals, project schedules, traffic control plans, erosion control plans, and request sublet for contract compliance.
• Prepare and negotiate change orders. Chair preconstruction conferences, project meetings, and utility meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience, including at least two years of lead supervisory and project management responsibility.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in civil or environmental engineering from an accredited college or university with the major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Computer Skills - Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• Possession of a Professional Civil Engineer license in the state of Washington or the ability to obtain a Washington Professional Civil Engineers license by reciprocity from another state within 12 months.
• Possession of a Valid Drivers license

Knowledge

• Principles and practices of civil and construction engineering
• Principles and practices of project and construction management
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws that pertain to civil engineering and construction management
• Principles and practices of transportation, water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and vertical construction, including operations and design
• Principles and practices of pavement management and design and MUTCD
• Terminology, methods, practices and techniques used in technical civil engineering report, correspondence, and project estimate preparation
• Principles of mathematics relating to engineering work
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws that pertain to: Click here to enter text.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Use of personal computers and basic software
• Construction materials and equipment
• Principles and practices of construction inspection and construction work, contracting, materials, and equipment.

Abilities

• Resolve regulatory, public relations, system design, and construction related issues
• Conduct engineering studies and develop appropriate recommendations
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouvers Operating Principles
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
• Consistently provide quality service
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive
• Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
• Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk. Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe workplace in compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulations. Ensures supervised employee review of the City Core Accident Prevention Plan, relevant safety policies and procedures, and training on illness and injury response and specific job-related safety concerns. Reports and appropriately escalates all safety issues and all injuries.

This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check, a basic criminal background check, and a driving abstract .

The City of Vancouver is committed to advancing equity and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that progress depends on more than just a verbal commitment; it depends on making meaningful organizational change. We developed and continue to develop strategies to enhance employee-centered programs, eliminate recruitment and advancement barriers, elevate employee understanding of DEI and cultural competency and build an inclusive and welcoming place to call work. We hope youll consider joining us on the journey!

Safety: The City of Vancouver believes every employee plays a role in maintaining a safe workplace. The City of Vancouver promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice and accomplishes work by creating safe work environments, complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Vancouver, we value and foster a workplace comprised of people with a range of different backgrounds, experiences and cultures. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is key to innovation, effectiveness and a positive culture. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Veterans Preference: Under Washington law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans preference when applying for City of Vancouver positions. Honorably discharged Veterans, their surviving spouses or spouses of honorably discharged Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability who would like to be considered for a Veterans preference for this job should provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the City can reasonably provide them without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call ... or email hrfront1@cityofvancouver.us

Job Posting End Date Open Until Filled