Project Manager - Construction - DPW - Construction

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Indianapolis is seeking an experienced transportation inspector to apply engineering expertise to critical public works projects. You will plan scoping sessions, evaluate design alternatives, and inspect construction methods to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma with 3 years in transportation design, construction inspection, or project management, plus knowledge of applicable codes and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with three (3) years’ experience in transportation design, construction inspection, or project management.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and City codes, policies, and ordinances as they relate to transportation, traffic, storm and/or wastewater management.
• Valid driver's license and ability to interpret plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and scope proposed public improvement projects, including data collection, meetings with residents, community stakeholders, elected officials, and other City agencies during the scoping process.
• Investigate and create design solution alternatives, estimate their cost, and recommend a preferred alternative.
• Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, storm, and wastewater projects in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Consults work in progress and resolves all problems to ensure project is successfully completed.
• Trains other DPW employees and serves as the only inspector on a construction project.
• Overseeing construction inspection activities for large and complex projects within the City.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Decision making

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for exercising engineering expertise while providing professional knowledge pertaining to the critical operational functions in the Engineering Division. Incumbent requires a high degree of initiative and independent judgement. Critical and often times swift decisions will have to be made without the guidance or benefit of direct supervision. Decisions can impact the City of Indianapolis, City officials and policies. Position reports to Program Manager.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan and scope proposed public improvement projects, including data collection, meeting with residents, community stakeholders, elected officials, and other City agencies during the scoping process
• Investigate and create design solution alternatives, estimate their cost, and recommend a preferred alternative
• Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, storm, and wastewater projects in accordance with plans and specifications
• Consults work in progress and resolves all problems to ensure project is successfully completed
• Trains other DPW employees and serves as the only inspector on a construction project
• Assists in overseeing construction inspection activities for large and complex projects within the City
• Work requires contact with contractors
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times

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

High School Diploma or equivalent with three (3) years’ experience in transportation design, construction inspection, or project management. This position requires extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and City codes, policies, and ordinances as they relate to transportation, traffic, storm and/or wastewater management. Must possess a working knowledge of civil engineering terminology and fundamentals in interpreting specifications and construction documents. Must be able to perform calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. Ability to communicate effectively. Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, consultant, and City personnel. Requires thorough knowledge of methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements. Requires considerable knowledge of the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Job Requirements And Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred. Successful completion of INDOT construction management and supervision courses and/or APWA construction management courses is desired.

All rates are bi-weekly.

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

Basic: Employer Paid

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

Important Perf Update

• For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR
• All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
  1. Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
  2. Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:

Indiana Public Retirement System

Public Employees' Retirement Fund

One North Capitol, Suite 001

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

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