Assistant County Engineer/Project Manager

This is a full-time position and receives all benefits afforded to regular employees. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Summary : The purpose of this classification is to direct, manage, coordinate, and oversee Glynn County infrastructure projects, and support the County Engineer/Engineering Director in department operations and engineering support tasks across all departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
• Ensures division compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Consults with County Engineer and other officials to review division operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; assists management team with assigned projects and tasks; coordinates with consulting engineers as appropriate.
• Provides technical project management services to the Glynn County Board of Commissioners on all aspects of Glynn Countys Capital Projects, CIP program, SPLOST projects and SPLOST program.
• Advises the Board of Commissioners and County Manager on matters pertaining to existing and future capital projects and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and County Manager regarding improvements, modifications, design strategies, structural systems, and other aspects of project development to ensure that capital projects are completed within approved budgets and schedules.
• Coordinates and participates in the design of capital projects; develops specifications, plans, and cost estimates for existing and proposed future capital projects; assists in the development and preparation of Invitation for Bids (IFBs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for engineering, design, construction, and other related services for capital projects; and ensures that capital projects are designed, bid, and completed in conformance with County goals and objectives and in accordance with applicable laws, codes, and ordinances.
• Coordinates the bidding and contracting process with outside contractors and vendors and conducts pre-bid and pre- construction meetings for capital projects; participates in and oversees negotiations for scope of services and fees for professional services agreements; and makes recommendations regarding the selection of contractors and vendors and the awarding of contracts for capital projects, consistent with applicable law, ordinances, and policies.
• Solicits quotes for projects and prepares project budgets.
• Assists with preparation of division budget; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, computer-aided design (CAD), mapping, presentation, email, Internet, or other computer programs.
• Manages, supervises, and oversees capital projects during design and/or construction phases and monitors adherence to project schedules; conducts site inspections of capital construction projects; conducts and attends regular project progress meetings; works with consultants, contractors, and work crews to resolve problems and initiate the appropriate solutions; prepares, reviews, processes, and makes recommendations regarding change orders for changes to contracted scope of work.
• Coordinates, oversees, and participates in the negotiation and acquisition of property, easements, and rights-of-way needed to complete capital projects.
• Participates in public meetings related to proposed projects; prepares and performs press releases related to both proposed and on-going projects; meets with citizens to resolve complaints and concerns regarding projects; handles open records requests related to projects.
• Makes recommendations for capital projects and other related improvements that impact the budget; prepares and develops project descriptions and cost estimates for proposed projects to be included in future Capital Improvement Plans and SPLOST issues; assists with the preparation of grant applications in connection with capital projects; and assists with the creation of a five year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Creates and periodically presents project reports and updates to the Board of Commissioners regarding the status of projects.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, budget documents, purchase orders, invoices, project status reports, work requests, policies, procedures, performance evaluations, presentations, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, revenue/expenditure reports, purchase orders, invoices, time sheets, position control reports, work orders, work request status reports, drainage requests, contracts, bids, engineering drawings, maps, policies, procedures, emergency plans, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Performs basic maintenance of the computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner.
• Communicates with county officials, other departments, employees, state/federal agencies, contractors, utility companies, vendors, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
• Attends meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
• Provides information and technical assistance concerning division projects, traffic and drainage issues, and other issues; responds to questions, concerns, or complaints; investigates problems/complaints and initiates problem resolution.
• Provides engineering and technical assistance to other county departments and divisions.
• Coordinates and conducts long term planning to ensure the ability of the countys of transportation and drainage systems to handle future growth.
• Reviews and approves engineering submittals; reviews development plans for compliance with all county guidelines; perform / review in-house designs.
• Assists engineers in providing sound transportation and drainage infrastructure for the public; assists in coordinating activities to conduct needed system repairs without interruption to existing systems.
• Prepares cost estimates and project timelines for special projects; assists in designing special county projects.
• Assists with the creation and management of infrastructure assessment project; develops and establishes processes and procedures to map the countys infrastructure system.
• Solicits quotes for projects and prepares project budgets.
• Assists with preparation of division budget; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, computer-aided design (CAD), mapping, presentation, email, Internet, or other computer programs.