Engineering Project Manager I-IV

Sitka (CBS) — Public Works; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaskajobs in Sitka, AK seeks an Engineering Project Manager to oversee planning, design, and construction of municipal capital projects. You will supervise a range of projects under Municipal Engineer guidance and coordinate with external consultants and agencies.

The role requires strong engineering knowledge, licensure, and experience managing multi-level PM teams. Expect daily collaboration across departments, compliance with regulations, and oversight of schedules, budgets, and permits.

Qualifications

• All Engineering Project Managers I–IV require strong engineering knowledge and professional licensure in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Experience coordinating capital improvement projects and managing diverse teams is preferred.
• Ability to review permits, contracts, and construction documentation with compliance to laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Applies contract management, architectural, and engineering principles to planning, design, and construction of major capital projects.
• Performs complex engineering work: analyzing, planning, designing, and implementing projects.
• Plans and directs R&D and design processes; collaborates in development efforts.
• Leads engineering presentations to boards and organizations.
• Serves as contract administrator or construction coordinator on major projects.
• Prepares schedules and monitors project status with Gantt charts.
• Manages outside consultants and contractors, ensuring adherence to contract specs.
• Prepares reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects.
• Prepares solicitations and contracts for consulting and construction services.
• Oversees construction management, testing, and compliance; manages procurement.
• Coordinates with government and private agencies on permitting.
• Negotiates property acquisitions, leases, and easements as needed.
• Monitors quality control reviews and bid package approvals.
• Coordinates public meetings at project milestones and tracks grants and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Engineering knowledge

Contract management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

Blue Beam

AutoCAD

Job description

Primary Purpose of Job & Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Primary Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of this position is to manage major capital improvement projects associated with planning, design, and construction for a wide variety of municipal projects. Engineering Project Manager I – IV positions provide various levels of contractual compliance, oversight of architectural, engineering, and construction management practices, and technical review of private development permits depending on their level.

Engineering Project Manager I

- Under the direction of the Municipal Engineer, an employee in this position assists, or performs as assigned, duties and responsibilities associated with field inspections, documentation, permit review and coordination, policy development, and general project support.

Engineering Project Manager I will become more independent in their daily tasks as the employee develops their knowledge, skills, and abilities while on the job and as they progress through the certification process. Engineering Project Manager I will also take daily direction from senior project managers when assisting with their projects.

Engineering Project Manager II

- Under the direction of the Municipal Engineer, an employee in this position performs duties and responsibilities associated with managing all elements of project and construction management for small to medium sized projects and assisting on large projects. The Engineering Project Manager II will also take daily direction from senior project managers when assisting on their projects.

Engineering Project Manager III

- Under the direction of the Municipal Engineer, an employee in this position performs duties and responsibilities associated with managing all elements of project and construction management for all project sizes and coordinates daily activities for lower-level project

managers assisting on their projects.

Engineering Project Manager IV (Senior Engineer

) - Under the direction of the Municipal Engineer, an employee in this position performs all duties and responsibilities associated with managing all levels of project and construction management, signing off on private development permits, and directly

supervising Engineering Project Managers I – III and their projects as assigned by the Municipal Engineer.

Under the general supervision of the Municipal Engineer, the Engineering Project Manager I - IV positions exercise independent judgement and discretion based on their experience, licenses, and certifications as a professional with technical expertise to perform the daily tasks and responsibilities within department established policies, procedures, laws, and regulations and consistent with the capital projects contracts and requirements.

Engineering Project Managers assist and act in a confidential capacity to the Municipal Engineer, Public Works Director, Municipal Administrator, Assembly, Municipal Attorney, and other department heads who formulates, determines, or effectuates management policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Engineering Project Manager I

assists, or performs as directed, in the following duties and responsibilities

Engineering Project Manager II

performs the following duties and responsibilities for small and mid-sized projects

Engineering Project Manager III

performs the following duties and responsibilities for all project sizes

• Applies contract management, architectural, and engineering principles and practices to all phases of the planning, design, and construction of a wide variety of major capital improvement projects
• Performs complex engineering work, such as analyzing, planning, designing, and implementing projects
• Plans and directs research and development work, and engages with others in the design and development process
• Leads engineering presentations to governing boards and other organizations
• Serves as contract administrator or construction coordinator or both on major construction projects
• Prepares Gant charts for project scheduling and monitoring status of project
• Manages outside consultants, private contractors, and suppliers, including project oversight for adherence to contract specifications
• Prepares reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for various types of design and construction projects
• Prepares various solicitations and contracts for consulting and construction services
• Performs and manages necessary construction management oversight, reporting, material testing, and compliance management
• Procures and negotiates contracts for professional and construction services
• Purchases and expedites materials and equipment purchasing for projects
• Coordinates with a variety of outside government and private agencies on projects and permitting
• Negotiates and oversees property acquisitions, leases, and easements necessary for projects
• Establishes, monitors, and conducts quality control design and bid package reviews and approvals
• Coordinates and conducts public meetings at various milestones of a project
• Prepares and monitors grants, local assistance programs, and budgets to ensure all terms, conditions, and budget limits are followed
• Applies for and manages federal and state permits required on projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

Engineering Project Manager IV (Senior Engineer)

performs all the above duties and responsibilities for allproject sizes. Additional duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides daily direction and oversight of work performed by lower-level Engineering Project Managers as assigned by the Municipal Engineer
• Manages, trains, and mentors other project managers and engineers
• Advises department heads about project-related technologies, engineering and construction techniques, and associated means and methods.
• Manages the most complex capital improvement projects
• Develops special provisions and specifications for projects
• Advises Municipal Engineer, Public Works Director, Municipal Administrator, Municipal Attorney, and other affected department heads about legal or contractual concerns or claims associated with projects
• Fills in for Municipal Engineer when absent

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

All Engineering Project Managers I – IV are expected to have a level of knowledge, skills, and abilities based on their years of experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licensing in the field of engineering, architecture, project management, or construction management.

Knowledge of:

• Engineering, architecture, project management, and construction management principles and practices
• Equipment and materials used in engineering, architecture, and construction management
• Safety practices in engineering, architecture, and construction management
• Standard engineering, architectural, project management, or construction management principles as applied to capital projects, public and private plan reviews, permitting, and design reviews
• Practice of design and construction, construction inspection, project engineering, survey, project management, property acquisition, leases, and federal-level contract administration
• Local, state, and federal laws, statutes and ordinances, assistance, and grant programs for capital projects
• Best practices and the department established policies and procedures which apply in the planning, analysis, design, construction, and management of the types of projects undertaken by the

Engineering Department

• Use of computers and application of applicable software in an engineering or architecture office

Skills in:

• Operating a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks, including Excel, Word, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Blue Beam, and AutoCAD
• Designing roadways, utilities, drainage and structures
• Dealing with a wide range of persons, including situations in which individuals may be upset over de