POSITION TITLE: Engineering Inspector / Senior Engineering Associate
Full-time, Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $31.37/hr - $39.21/hr
Full Salary Range: $31.37/hr - $47.06/hr
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Engineering team has an exciting new position in the Public Works Department. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Public Works - Engineering and will work on complex, multifaceted projects from inception to completion including the management and coordination of projects that have city-wide impact. This is a great time to join the talented and collaborative Public Works team and help grow the City of Lone Tree. The City is experiencing strong growth and has numerous large scale regional projects in design and construction. This position is for an individual looking to make a difference in the community on a daily basis and grow your career along with the City's growth.
The right fit for this position will have a global, strategic understanding of city agencies and city policies, standards, and systems and will be responsible for the following essential functions:
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Engineering/Inspection Oversight
- Serves as main point of contact for capital improvement projects inspections for the City.
- Conducts construction inspection for capital improvement projects and ensures projects conform to project specific and City specifications.
- Review of traffic control plans for capital improvement projects as well as other projects located within the City. Obtain transportation control supervisor training within one year of hire.
- Attend and/ or lead a variety of meetings to administer contracts and communicate contract status and expectations. Prepare contract-related correspondence. Review and negotiate requests for contract amendments or change orders and prepare related documents.
- Verify, approve, and process payment requests.
- Administer project acceptance, claim process, and final payment. Administer contracts during warranty period; prepare final closeout document and archives files.
- Monitor contractors' performance and compliance with contract terms. Coordinate with staff field inspectors or contract inspectors, identify problems and recommend solutions in consultation with staff throughout other City Departments throughout the project.
- Maintain records of contract and project status; prepare and distribute project status reports.
- Assists in the development and/or updating City standards for construction.
- Reviews engineering submittals in accordance with City and applicable County and/or State criteria and requirements.
- Provides written responses to engineering submittals which identifies conformance and nonconformance to City criteria.
- Analyzes existing public infrastructure for necessary upgrades to the adjacent roadway and drainage facilities required by development projects.
- Assists with identifying right-of-way and easement needs for projects, reviews easement forms and exhibits, and assists in the easement acceptance process.
- Reviews projects to ensure compliance with engineering codes and standards, monitors projects for quality.
- Serves as a technical engineering inspection resource during construction and may inspect or direct inspectors on questions related to infrastructure construction.
- Assists in monitoring and tracking project design approvals and construction approvals and closeouts. Conducts field inspections and creates punch lists for repairs and or replacement of deficient infrastructure constructed with new developments.
- Assists with the construction permitting process and works with contractors and developers to ensure all Public Works permits are obtained and adhered to.
- Inspects development construction projects for conformance to approved drawings and criteria.
- Coordinates with contractors regarding construction inspection requirements and scheduling.
- Coordinates project design changes during construction and works with engineers and contractors to navigate the City's review and approval process.
- Inspects sites for conformance with the grading erosion and sediment control (GESC) permits administered by the City.
- Inspects and analyzes existing infrastructure and prepares reports addressing findings and recommended actions to address deficiencies.
Other Related Functions
- Assists with updating the City's website related to capital improvement projects.
- Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, other departments, consultants, contractors and citizens.
- Recommend modifications to public works programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
- Attend and participate in professional organization and other group meetings; staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public works and project management.
- Assists with grading permit, floodplain development permit, and right-of-way permit application processing and oversight.
- Respond and perform assigned duties in the event of a City-declared emergency.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Construction principles and practices related to construction of streets, traffic signals, underground utilities including water, sewer and storm sewer and other related public infrastructure.
- Principles and practices of local government construction contract administration and procurement processes and procedures.
- Principles and practices of negotiation and good communication.
- City roadway design and construction standards and criteria.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Methods and tools for managing projects including acquisition and procurement management.
Ability to:
- Review and communicate requirements of construction plans and specifications.
- Work independently or with a team.
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Demonstrate personal effectiveness, credibility, thoroughness, flexibility, and collaboration skills.
- Creatively solve problems, negotiate, and handle stressful situations in a positive and productive manner.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel and visitors of the City of Lone Tree.
- Communicate and coordinate inspections, requests for payment, requests for information, public outreach and stakeholder outreach in a timely manner to maintain project schedules.
Skills
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Proficient in the reading and interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, standards and criteria of multiple agencies.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3-5 years related experience performing construction inspection or design of roadways and/or public infrastructure projects for a public jurisdiction or consulting firm.
- Familiarity with state and or federal projects and processes preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, sit, talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools and controls.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, night vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Deputy Director of Public Works - Engineering
Other: Interacts with community partners, visitors and vendors.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a non-exempt, full-time position, working 40 hours per week. The City of Lone Tree's Public Works business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Actual work schedule will be determined upon hire.
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