Civil Engineer

City of Frisco; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Frisco is seeking a Civil Engineer to manage private development and capital projects from planning through construction. You will guide consultants on plans, specs, and reports to meet city standards and engineering practices.

Responsibilities include contract development, payments processing, change order reviews, and coordinating with inspectors, developers, and contractors. Strong communication and technical review skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering practices and principals.
• Knowledge of construction engineering design, specifications, construction materials and supply specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of construction inspection and investigation practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in reviewing and detecting deviations in specifications from approved engineering practices, codes and ordinances.
• Skill in preparing, developing and presenting technical information to public officials, developers, contractors, consultants and the general public.
• Skill in effectively reviewing work and providing technical assistance to assigned staff.
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.

Responsibilities

• Manages all phases of assigned private development and capital projects.
• Provides direction to consultants regarding the review and approval of plans, construction specifications, details and reports for private development and capital projects.
• Applies consistent design standards, construction details and specifications to meet City standards and engineering practices.
• Develops, implements and monitors professional services and construction contracts.
• Verifies work completed and processes associated design and construction payments.
• Negotiates and mediates differences with contractors and reviews change orders.
• Evaluates and responds to technical inquiries from inspectors, consulting engineers, developers and contractors.
• Reviews exhibits and descriptions for easements and right of way acquisition.
• Prepares council agenda items for assigned capital, private development or other special projects.
• Attends meetings with consultants, developers, contractors and other staff as necessary.
• Conducts site inspections as necessary for private development and capital projects at all phases of construction.
• Evaluates and responds to public, inter-departmental and city official inquiries.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Construction design & specs

Inspection practices

Public speaking & reports

Problem solving & mediation

Tools

Computers & software

Job description

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages all phases of assigned private development and capital projects.
• Provides direction to consultants regarding the review and approval of plans, construction specifications, details and reports for private development and capital projects.
• Applies consistent design standards, construction details and specifications to meet City standards and engineering practices.
• Develops, implements and monitors professional services and construction contracts.
• Verifies work completed and processes associated design and construction payments.
• Negotiates and mediates differences with contractors and reviews change orders.
• Evaluates and responds to technical inquiries from inspectors, consulting engineers, developers and contractors.
• Reviews exhibits and descriptions for easements and right of way acquisition.
• Prepares council agenda items for assigned capital, private development or other special projects.
• Attends meetings with consultants, developers, contractors and other staff as necessary.
• Conducts site inspections as necessary for private development and capital projects at all phases of construction.
• Evaluates and responds to public, inter-departmental and city official inquiries.

Other Important Duties

• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Travels to attend meetings, conferences, and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of civil engineering practices and principals.
• Knowledge of construction engineering design, specifications, construction materials and supply specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of construction inspection and investigation practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in reviewing and detecting deviations in specifications from approved engineering practices, codes and ordinances.
• Skill in preparing, developing and presenting technical information to public officials, developers, contractors, consultants and the general public.
• Skill in effectively reviewing work and providing technical assistance to assigned staff.
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.