Contract administration of public works projects, including the technical review of design plans, preparation of estimates, reports, proposals and specifications for capital improvement projects.

 

Evaluate public works project proposals and bids, and recommend award of contract.

 

Make field inspections of construction projects and existing structures to determine that the work is in accordance with approved plans; meet with contractors to resolve items of non-compliance.

 

Investigate and resolve disputes and complaints from developers, contractors, engineers, and citizens involving public works construction and design issues.

 

Coordinates of projects for other City departments, franchise utilities, outside governmental agencies.

 

Respond to general questions, requests and complaints from the public.

 

Issue, monitor and inspect public works permits.

 

Maintains of records and files of documents, permits, contracts, projects paperwork.

 

Supervise, train and evaluate sub-professional, technical, and clerical subordinates.

 

Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
 

 

 

 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in civil engineering or related field or equivalent. Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued from the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is desirable. Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License.

 

Principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works, utilities, and construction projects; modern methods, materials, and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of public works projects; modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding civil engineering; applicable federal and state laws and regulatory codes relevant to civil engineering design and construction.

 

Apply civil engineering principles and practices to the solution of engineering problems in the design and construction of public works projects; make moderately complex engineering computations to check and design the construction of a wide variety of public works projects; use a variety of drafting and engineering apparatus; plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines; interpret and apply federal and state laws and regulatory codes; communicate clearly and concisely; estimate project costs; prepare and review specifications; establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, supervisors, City officials, and the general public; supervise, train, and evaluate sub-professional, technical, and clerical personnel.

 

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Frequently required to sit, stand, reach, lean, twist, turn, grasp, lift, push, pull, bend, and kneel; sit for a prolonged period of time; walk to different areas at project construction sites; hear and speak to contractors, the general public, and City staff on the telephone and in person; read engineering drawings, plans, specifications, reports, contracts, correspondence, memorandum, and other records.

 

Exposure to vibrations and pitch of computer and other office equipment; construction and automobile traffic and noise; may be exposed to inclement weather.