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Description

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Engineer, Principal in the Capital Projects Management Division. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing and administering multi-faceted and complex federal-, state-, and locally funded transportation projects to include the design and construction of major streetscape, roadway, traffic, drainage, and bridge projects. The successful candidate will possess skills in project management of various state and federal grants as well as managing and supervising others.

Duties include but are not limited to

Managing engineering design of assigned projects defining scope of project, preparing schedules and preliminary cost estimates, spending schedules, design drawings and specifications, and budget cost estimates;
Determining major aspects of project design, such as equipment, specifications, inspections, and testing;
Evaluating detailed construction plans and specifications;
Supervising staff and consultants and determining work assignments;
Meeting with project coordinators, such as consulting engineers, City representatives, and contractors and preparing meeting minutes and issuing reports;
Determining projected needs/use levels according to established models;
Coordinating operations schedules and preparing progress reports;
Preparing and presenting capital budget recommendations monitoring, reviewing, and controlling expenditures;
Managing project budgets and assisting in the development of the Capital Improvement Budget;
Attending budget review meetings;
Managing consultant contract designs as well as contractor construction contracts;
Preparing design and cost estimates and submitting requests for supplemental funding;
Maintaining logs, tracking systems, and specialized databases;
Entering, retrieving, and analyzing data, preparing reports, and entering routine, technical, and specialized data into department computer system.

This position is Unclassified and serves at the will of the Appointing Authority.

This position is considered Essential, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions, or inclement weather.

This individual may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays or on-call, as needed.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering;
Five (5) years of professional engineering experience;
Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some assignments may require a Professional Engineering (PE) Registration;
Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred;
Five (5) or more years of experience managing large scale ($5 million or higher) transportation related projects from design through construction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

Complex heavy equipment and vehicles
Hydraulics
Safety rules regarding the operation of various equipment and tools
Basic math
Usage of various tools and equipment
Traffic safety

Skills (some combination of the following):

Generating, completing, and distributing reports and other forms
Oral and written communication
Customer Service
Map reading
Preparing and restoring a work site
Operating equipment in the Equipment Operator and Equipment Operator, Senior classifications, as well as operating equipment and vehicles mentioned above

Abilities (some combination of the following):

Organize
Problem solve
Manage time effectively
Pay attention to detail when working in an environment with electrical, power, water, and gas lines

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly finger and see; frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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