Program Manager - Federal Projects Design - DPW-Design

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

Job summary

The City of Indianapolis & Marion County is seeking a Civil Engineer to assist the Chief Engineer in overseeing the design of federally funded transportation, environment, traffic, and stormwater projects in Marion County. You will help manage Senior Project Managers and Project Managers, ensuring plans and specifications meet state and FHWA requirements.

Requirements include a PE license in Indiana, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and 5+ years of civil engineering experience.

Qualifications

• PE license in Indiana required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of Civil Engineering experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of City, State, and FHWA policies and specifications.
• Ability to supervise staff and perform QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer in overseeing the design of federal multi-modal transportation and related projects.
• Serve as project manager for federally funded projects; supervise staff and provide technical support in plan development and cost estimates.
• Perform QA/QC of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Participate in public meetings as needed.
• Ensure design activities meet schedule, budget, and contract requirements.
• Collaborate with consultants and staff to complete projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technical writing

QA/QC supervision

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana

Tools

CAD

Job description

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.

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

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.