Senior Civil Engineer

Hall County Government

Gainesville (GA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local government agency in Gainesville is seeking an Assistant County Engineer to manage and oversee complex construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and extensive experience in design and project management. Responsibilities include liaising with contractors and maintaining project records. The role requires excellent communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

5 years of construction engineering and design experience with project management.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to organize and prepare technical engineering reports.

Responsibilities

Designs and manages large construction projects.
Provides administrative support and assists in budget preparation.
Serves as project manager, maintaining project records.

Skills

Knowledge of construction products, methods and procedures

Knowledge of construction related software

Excellent communication skills

Ability to supervise engineers and inspectors

Ability to analyze complex engineering problems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Environmental Engineering

Certified Professional Engineer preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant County Engineer, Hall County Government

Job Summary: Professional position involving the construction, design, design management, and management of single or multiple large and complex projects to insure compliance with the contract plans and specifications. Serve as primary field contact liaison with engineering design staff, contractors’ project staff, and the department’s project staff; typically provide supervision and direction of some project inspection staff and other departmental staff.

Responsibilities

Designs and manages single or multiple large and complex construction projects for the County.
Serves as County Engineer in his/her absence; provides administrative support by assisting the County Engineer in the preparation of the annual budget, by preparing financial projections for future capital improvement projects, and by supervising and instructing subordinate staff.
Serves as project manager on particular projects by preparing, disseminating, and maintaining all project records such as daily field reports, testing and inspection reports, and others; coordinating project start-up and close-out; and communicating through correspondence and/or project meetings with all relevant individuals and groups.
Monitors projects to identify and resolve problems such as out-of-scope work, differing site conditions, and work interference.
Manages the construction process from beginning to end by reviewing and negotiating contracts, construction claims, and change orders; by reviewing and constructing schedule and analyzing impacts of changes; and by ensuring the quantity and quality of contractor’s work.
Prepares responses to requests for interpretation of designs and specifications and issues clarification as needed.
Provides engineering support for other county divisions.
Responds to recall in cases of emergency.
Participates in regional storm water, transportation, and environmental issues, sometimes requiring meeting and communicating with other local, state, and federal authorities, the general public, and special interest groups.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.

Materials and Equipment Used

Surveying instruments/equipment
Vehicle
Mobile Radio/Telephone
Calculator
Computer
Copier/Fax
Computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, structural, or Environmental Engineering.
Five (5) years of construction engineering and design experience with a minimum of three of the five years as a project manager/supervisor.
Any equivalent combination of education and technical experience, which provided the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

Licenses And Certifications:

State of Georgia Certified Professional Engineer or Certified Professional Engineer in a State having reciprocity with Georgia preferred.
Valid Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Knowledge of construction products, methods and procedures.
Knowledge of and skill with construction related software for project scheduling and documentation.
Knowledge and skill in the use of surveying equipment and related computer software.
Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and methods involved in design and construction of highways, water and sewer facilities, building construction and maintenance, site grading and storm water management systems, and experience and knowledge of construction products, methods and procedures.
Knowledge of the laws, statutes and ordinances associated with highway design and construction, water and sewer facilities, and building construction.
Knowledge of the principles and practices utilized in the inspection and testing of materials used in the construction of roads, bridges, and other projects.
Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to interface at different levels.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to supervise and direct other engineers, inspectors, engineering technicians, other staff.
Ability to review and interpret contract provisions, and construction plans and specifications.
Ability to organize, interpret, analyze and prepare technical engineering reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineers, developers, contractors, federal, state and local officials, government employees and the public.
Ability to analyze complex engineering problems and provide a solution utilizing sound engineering principles and ensuring the problem is corrected in a fiscally responsible manner.

ADA Minimum Qualifications

Physical Ability: Essential functions continuously require the ability to remain stationary (sitting or standing); repetitively use hands/arms/legs. Incumbents constantly must think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change. Incumbents must continuously direct others, meet deadlines; stay organized; use math/calculations and use a keyboard/type.

Sensory Requirements: Essential functions regularly require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use tools and equipment.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions constantly require incumbent to be able to work alone or with others. Additionally, incumbents are frequently exposed to extreme temperatures and humidity while working outside; extreme dry environments; dirt/mud, fumes, gasses, odors, dust, grease, and oil; and extreme noise.

Essential functions occasionally require exposure to risk of bodily harm from sharp objects/tools, heavy machinery; constricted spaces and traffic hazards; moving mechanical parts, wet, slippery floors/surfaces.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.

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