Project Manager

Applications and full job descriptions are available online (https://www.asotincountywa.gov/243/Human-Resources), in person at Asotin County Commissioner’s Office, Asotin County Courthouse Annex Building, 95 Second Street, 2nd Floor.

POSITION TITLE: Project Manager

• This is an “at-will” non-bargaining unit position

REPORTS TO: Public Works Director/County Engineer

SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to provide subprofessional level engineering and administrative work to the Asotin County Public Works Department. Work performed through this position includes leadership and participation in engineering design and construction, right-of-way acquisition, project management, consultant management, project team leadership and other duties as assigned.

NATURE OF WORK:

This position requires accomplishment of responsible subprofessional level engineering and administrative work. Duties entail oversight of office and field activities related to delivery of projects and implementation of project planning. Oversight responsibilities are expected during survey and design, construction inspection and other miscellaneous public works engineering and construction as assigned. The manager will be responsible for coordinating/assigning and participating in work accomplished by support employees.

Specifically, this position requires participation and team leadership of technical employees in the following areas:

• Road design and construction.
• Storm sewer design, construction and maintenance.
• Bridge construction.
• Landfill design and construction.
• Other projects as assigned.

This position requires judgment and discretion with regard to the interpretation of statutes, regulations, and county policies. Work within this job classification requires contact with federal, state, and local governmental agencies, private contractors, consulting engineers, and the general public.

Work within this category is normally performed in an office setting and requires the use of field and office equipment including but not limited to light-duty vehicles, calculators, survey equipment, personal computers, computer software, and drafting equipment. The manager will be responsible for ensuring that assigned engineering projects meet current standards, are constructed in accordance with plans and specifications and meet all applicable requirements for public use.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

This position will require responsible execution of assigned engineering job duties and responsibilities. Examples of these duties and responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Supervise and participate in surveying and design of all county roads, bridges, and storm sewers, and sanitary landfill facilities.
• Field engineer responsible for orderly completion and daily administration of county construction projects and liaison between contractor and County Engineer.
• Participate in obtaining/identifying Federal, State, and local funding for projects.
• Track project costs and coordinate cost reimbursement through identified Federal, State, and other agencies.
• Procure consultants as needed for project design and construction support.
• Procure and manage construction contractors/contracts.
• Coordinate with Federal, State, and local agencies, as well as other county departments.
• Manager responsible for oversight of right-of-way acquisition for county road projects.
• Assist in the development of short- and long-term road programs particularly the County 6 Year Transportation Improvement Plan.
• Project engineer responsible for daily administration of county road construction projects including cost tracking and budget monitoring.
• Participate in public informational activities including meetings, seminars, and demonstrations.
• Coordinate and oversee compliance with utility construction and repair policies as they pertain to county roads.
• Confer daily with design and field technicians regarding road or other public works activities.
• Coordinate, oversee, and participate in public engineering-related functions including updating maps, assisting with public questions, and addressing public concerns.
• Delegate responsible activities to support personnel and evaluate their work performance and accomplishments.
• Counsel, coach, and motivate support personnel to perform their job functions in an efficient and harmonious manner.
• Coordinate with the media and make statements as needed

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, two (2) years of civil engineering experience, and possession of a valid engineer-in-training (EIT) certificate necessary to provide the knowledge and ability required;

OR,

Substituting any combination of experience, education, or training which provides the level of knowledge and ability required with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of demonstrated, responsible civil engineering practice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,393.96 - $82,974.83 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $71,394 - $82,975