Engineering Services Coordinator (Department of Public Works)

City of Detroit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Detroit seeks an Engineering Services Coordinator to lead road and bridge construction and planning activities within the Department of Public Works. You will coordinate with staff engineers to ensure project file control in line with MDOT protocols, manage budgets, schedules, and contractor oversight, and prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders.

The role requires a civil engineering degree, professional licensing in Michigan, and several years of leadership in road/bridge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in Michigan required or able to obtain.
• Experience with road/bridge construction management and MDOT protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and organization of capital project files per MDOT standards.
• Review internal plans and oversee bid processes for capital projects.
• Plan and direct activities of staff managing project files and permits.
• Coordinate with city departments and external agencies on projects.
• Present project information to residents and participate in public meetings.

Skills

Diplomacy

Computer literacy

Creative problem solving

Observation

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

MDOT FieldManager

MDOT file numbering protocol

Job description

Engineering Services Coordinator
Department of Public Works

Under general supervision, responsible for the activities of engineering groups engaged in road/bridge construction and/or road/bridge planning design & construction programs; performs strategic planning; ensuring federal, state and local policy, rules and regulations are followed; manages projects by developing scopes of work, managing the planning and implementation of the roads and bridge projects, managing contract schedules and budget issues, developing plans and specifications, performing professional project management, directing the work of consultants and contractors, approving payments of invoices, maintaining project schedules, preparing reports, coordinating resources, and ensuring conformance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements and to perform related work as required. In particular, coordinate with staff engineers to ensure coordination of project files and control documents in conformance with MDOT protocols.

1. Oversees development and organization of multiple construction electronic and paper project files in conformance with MDOT protocols utilizing Field Manager software and MDOT file number nomenclature.
2. Performs internal plan review for capital improvement projects
3. Performs oversight of bid process and construction of capital improvement projects.
4. Participates in the budgeting of capital improvement projects.
5. Plans and directs the activities of support staff engaged in control of project files: making general assignments to subordinates; reviewing, analyzing and approving recommendations of subordinates involving approving permits concerning, private work within the public rights of way, city streets, reviewing expressway construction projects, design of roadways, as well as, preparing street improvement schedules, and executing other phases of departmental programs.
6. Ascertains that departmental policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to, and when conditions warrant, authorizing variations in these controlling factors.
7. Manages the planning and implementation of the capital improvement projects.
8. Correlates departmental programs and resolves mutual problems with various city departments, governmental agencies, private utilities and others.
9. Serves as departmental representative at conferences and meetings with representatives of other agencies and groups.
10. Interacts with public through phone calls, meetings and in person to provide information related to capital improvement projects.
11. Makes formal presentations to residents at a public meeting to advise them of the project and how it will affect them.
12. Participates in educational and technical programs concerned with road and bridge construction activities.
13. Performs strategic planning, ensuring federal, state and local policy, rules and regulations are followed.
14. Attends staff meetings.
15. Studies and recommends changes in existing ordinances and regulations.
16. Makes special investigations and prepares reports.

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other related field.

Five (5) years of experience in road and bridge construction engineering activities. Three (3) years experience in supervising a staff engaged in such work.

Must be a registered professional engineer in the State of Michigan.

May be required to provide and operate a motor vehicle on a reimbursed mileage basis. Valid State of Michigan Operator License required.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

Evaluation Plan

• Interview:70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience &Personal Qualifications:30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P:100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

LRD: 7/20/26

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• MDOT protocols for project management including the use of FieldManager software and MDOT file numbering protocol.
• Statistical principles and methods, and of graphic and other presentations of data for technical and publicity purposes.

SKILL IN:

• Diplomacy and tactfulness in dealing with subordinates, representatives of cooperating agencies and groups, and the general public.
• Operating a personal computer and using standard office word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Creative problem solving.
• Observation.

ABILITY TO:

• Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness in solving difficult road/bridge construction problems.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Supervise subordinates engaged in road and bridge construction management.
• Develop and maintain effective work relationships.
• Organize and prioritize work.