Program Manager - Federal Projects Design - DPW-Design

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Indianapolis is seeking a qualified engineer to assist the Chief Engineer in overseeing the design of federally funded transportation, environmental, traffic, and stormwater projects across Marion County. You will help manage Senior Project Managers and Project Managers, ensuring high-quality plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

The role requires a PE license in Indiana, 5+ years in civil engineering, and strong communication and technical writing skills.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana.
• 5+ years in Civil Engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of City, State, and FHWA policies for design/construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer in overseeing design of federal multi-modal, transportation, structural, and stormwater projects.
• Serve as project manager for federally funded projects and supervise staff on engineering plans and cost estimates.
• Perform QA/QC of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Participate in and support public meetings as needed.
• Ensure design activity is on schedule and within budget; comply with statutes and contract requirements.

Skills

PE license

Civil engineering experience

Verbal and written communication

Technical writing

CAD experience

QA/QC

Project supervision

Federally funded projects knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Overview

Position responsible for assisting the Chief Engineer in overseeing all of the critical operational functions in the design section of the department. The position effectively assists in managing department Senior Project Managers and Project Managers in general engineering activities related to the design of federally funded transportation, environmental, traffic and storm water projects throughout Marion County.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists the Chief Engineer in overseeing the design of all federal multi-modal, transportation, structural, and stormwater projects.
• Serves as project manager for federally funded projects and provides staff supervision and technical assistance related to the development of engineering plans and construction specifications and the preparation of construction cost estimates.
• Performs QA/QC of plans, specifications and construction cost estimates developed by others.
• Participates in and supports public meetings as needed.
• Assists the Chief Engineer in ensuring that all design activity is performed on schedule, within budgetary limits, and in accordance with current statutes, ordinances, specifications and contract requirements.
• Works cooperatively with consultants and staff to complete projects.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Indiana
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Civil Engineering
• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Extensive knowledge of City, State, and FHWA policies and specifications as they relate to design/construction of City infrastructure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• Experience with CAD desirable
• Experience supervising/directing tasks and performing QA/QC
• Understanding of the INDOT/LPA/MPO relationship and the design process required for federally funded projects

Working Conditions

Duties performed in a standard office environment, outdoors, and in a vehicle, involving standing/walking, walking on uneven terrain, close and far vision, reaching, bending at waist, and exposure to varying weather conditions and physical hazards normally associated with project sites.

Additional

All rates are bi-weekly

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Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):

Basic: No Cost

Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

• 25-29 $0.058
• 30-34 $0.083
• 35-39 $0.099
• 40-44 $0.132
• 45-49 $0.223
• 50-54 $0.363
• 55-59 $0.600
• 60-64 $0.795
• 65-69 $1.329
• 70 + $2.054

01 Do you currently possess a P.E. (Professional Engineer in the State of Indiana) certification?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you possess extensive knowledge of City, State, and FHWA policies and specifications as they relate to construction of City infrastructure?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question