Construction Consulting Engineer

Cleveland Division of Police; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal engineering department is looking for a qualified engineer to provide advisory services for various construction projects. The role includes inspection oversight, project management, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and hold a valid Ohio PE license. Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience with federally funded projects are essential. This position is pivotal in ensuring project quality and public safety while managing significant municipal investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, requiring a PE license in Ohio.
• Four years of related engineering/construction experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct roadway coordination and inspection on federally funded projects.
• Evaluate ODOT change orders and perform bridge inspections.
• Manage projects from planning through construction.

Skills

Engineering advisory

Project management

Construction oversight

Risk communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Under administrative direction, provides engineering advisory services related to divisional or departmental projects and activities. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Roadway coordination/inspection on federally funded projects.
• Evaluate ODOT change orders.
• Bridge inspection on City bridge projects for both Capital and Requirements Contracts projects.
• Provide inspection or oversee 3rd party inspection services provided through City’s General Engineering Services contract.
• Bidability and constructability review of City sponsored projects.
• Provide input regarding recommended inspector training to ODOT standards.
• Provide review/comments of structural items related to bridges, foundations, etc.
• Construction engineering advisory services to divisional or departmental projects and activities, under administrative direction.
• Project management during planning, design and construction of capital improvement projects, which range in size from very small up to multi-million-dollar investments. Primarily City of Cleveland projects, but also those sponsored by other agencies such as ODOT, GCRTA, Cuyahoga County, and NEORSD.
• Coordination of planning, design and construction activities with other City of Cleveland divisions and departments including City Planning, Traffic Engineering, Real Estate, Architecture and Site Development, Economic Development, Community Development, Public Works, and Public Utilities (CWD, WPC, CPP).
• Coordination of work with private utilities.
• Preparation of grant applications as needed; development of scope of services and requests for proposal as needed; consultant evaluation and selection; compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Project liaison with neighborhood planning and implementing public involvement and public meetings; review and response to public comments.
• Construction document preparation; bid process administration; review of legal agreements for project related details.
• Construction oversight including site visits and milestone inspections; construction progress meetings; invoice review and processing; claims negotiation; and project reporting.
• Attend all project meetings.
• May assist in budget and work program preparation and administrative analysis.
• Attend conferences and seminars as needed.
• Private development and utility project plan reviews as needed.
• Investigates construction-related complaints, documents findings and assists with resolution; directs documentation of pay quantities, project records keeping, and initiation of change orders, approval and sampling of materials incorporated in work.
• Communicates risks to the delivery of projects with the project team and client as they are identified and work to mitigate the risks.
• Review project designs and deliverables for conformity to documented commitments, standards, and for quality assurance.
• Perform critical thinking in development, evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Capital Projects: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or Business Administration required. Four years of full-time paid experience in project management of information systems required. Must have a State of Ohio Professional Engineer's License. Substitution: temporary PE license at hire with permanent license within 90 days. Project/Program Management certification preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Projects; familiarity with project controls systems. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.
• Construction Permitting: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering required. Ten years of full-time paid experience in building construction or Building Code enforcement, two of which in commercial plans examination. License to practice Architecture or Engineering in Ohio required; certification as Master Plans Examiner or obtain within six months of hire. Certification as Building Official preferred.
• Engineering & Construction: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. Four years of full-time paid engineering or construction experience in road and bridge design/construction. Ohio PE license required (temporary license with permanent within 90 days). Proficient in spreadsheets, typing, AutoCAD; valid Ohio Driver’s License. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and take measurements.
• Port Control: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required; Master’s preferred. Two years of full-time general engineering experience required. Two years of experience may substitute for each year of college lacking. Valid Ohio Driver’s License and PE license required.
• Traffic Engineering: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. Five years of full-time engineering/traffic engineering experience required. PE license required or to be obtained within six months. Computer proficiency and knowledge of related software. Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Water: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required; Master’s preferred. Must be registered as a PE in Ohio (or have applied for Ohio PE within hire and obtain within four months). Ten years of full-time engineering experience required. Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of various software packages. Preferred: hydraulics knowledge; experience with water, wastewater, electric utilities or engineering consulting firms. Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Cleveland Public Power (Electrical): Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from ABET accredited program required; Master’s preferred. PE license in Ohio required or obtained within four months of hire. Three years of experience in distribution substation engineering, GIS, and AutoCAD; five years preferred. Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Cleveland Public Power (Civil): Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from ABET accredited program required; Master’s preferred. PE license in Ohio required or obtained within four months of hire. Three years of experience in Civil Engineering, GIS, and AutoCAD; five years preferred. Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Water Pollution Control: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from ABET program required; Master’s preferred. Five years of engineering experience required, plus three years in sewer design/construction. Must be a licensed PE in Ohio or have applied for Ohio PE and obtain within four months. Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Valid Ohio Driver’s License. Knowledge in wastewater and stormwater hydraulics and regulations; preferred: knowledge of federal/state rules, field construction, writing skills, sewer cleaning equipment and TV inspections.
• Supplemental Information – Detailed job description: Roadway coordination/inspection on federally funded projects; evaluate ODOT change orders; bridge inspection; inspection oversight; bidability/constructability reviews; inspector training alignment; review of structural items; project management across planning, design and construction; coordination with City divisions and private utilities; grant applications; public involvement; construction documentation, bid process, legal agreements; construction oversight; meetings; budget and work program support; conferences; private development reviews; investigation of complaints; risk communication; design/conformance reviews; and other related duties.
• Preferred Qualifications: Four years of engineering/construction experience in road and bridge design/construction; PE license in Ohio or ability to obtain within six months; valid driver’s license; AutoCAD proficiency; experience with design-build or alternative delivery projects is a plus.

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