Consulting Engineer Transportation

Under administrative direction, provides engineering advisory services related to divisional or departmental projects and activities.  Performs other job-related duties as required. CAPITAL PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION:  A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or Business Administration from a four year accredited college or university is required.  Four years of full time paid experience in project management of information systems is required.  Must have a State of Ohio Professional Engineer's License.  (Substitution:  Must have a temporary Professional Engineer License at the time of hire in which case, must have a permanent license within 90 days of the issuance of such temporary license.)  Project/Program Management certification is preferred.  Must be computer proficient and have experience using Microsoft Office and Projects as well as familiarity in the use and maintenance of project controls systems.  A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.  CONSTRUCTION PERMITTING:  A High School Diploma or GED is required.  A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering from an accredited four year college or university is required.  Ten years of full time paid experience in building construction or Building Code enforcement, two of which should be in commercial plans examination, is required.  Must have a license to practice Architecture or Engineering in the State of Ohio and must be certified by the Ohio Board of Building Standards as a Master Plans Examiner, or must obtain such within six months of the date of hire.  Certification as a Building Official is preferred.  ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION:  A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.  Four years of full time paid engineering or construction experience in the design or construction of roads and bridges is required.  Must have a State of Ohio Professional Engineer's License.  (Substitution:  Must have a temporary Professional Engineer License at the time of hire in which case, must have a permanent license within 90 days of the issuance of such temporary license.)  Must be computer proficient in spreadsheets and typing and have a working knowledge of AutoCAD.  A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.  Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds and have the physical capability to take measurements.  PORT CONTROL:  A High School Diploma or GED is required.  A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field from an accredited four year college or university (or equivalent as determined by the Ohio Board of Registration of Professional Engineering and Surveyors) is required, a Master's Degree is preferred.  Two years of full time paid general engineering experience is required.  (Substitution:  Two years of full time experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.)  A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.  Must have a Professional Engineer's License.  TRAFFIC ENGINEERING:    A High School Diploma or GED is required.  A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.  Five years of full time paid engineering or traffic engineering experience is required.  Must have a Professional Engineer's License or must obtain one within six months of the date of hire.  Must be computer proficient and have a working knowledge of various related software packages.  A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.  WATER:  A High School Diploma or GED is required.  A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field from an ABET accredited four year college or university (or equivalent as determined by the Ohio Board of Registration of Professional Engineering and Surveyors) is required, A Master's Degree is preferred.  Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Ohio or if PE license is in another state, you must have applied for an Ohio PE license at the time of hire and obtain it within four months of the date of hire.  Ten years of full time paid experience working as a degreed engineer is required. Must be computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suites and have a working knowledge of various software packages.Additional Duties

• Under administrative direction, provides engineering services related to divisional or department projects and activities
• 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 Planning, Traffic Engineering, Real Estate, Architecture and Land Development, Economic Development, Community Development, Public Works, and Public Utilities (CWD, WPC, CPP).
• Coordination of work with private and public utilities.
• Preparation or oversight of preliminary studies to develop project budgets; identification of potential design and construction funding sources; preparation of grant applications; development of scope of services and requests for proposal; consultant evaluation and selection; compliance with regulatory requirements.
• In-house design and/or administration of plan development process by consultants.
• Project liaison with neighborhood planning and implement public involvement and public engagement activities; review and response to public comments.
• Construction document preparation; bid process administration; preparation of legal agreements.
• Construction oversight including site visits and milestone inspections; construction progress meetings; invoice review and processing; claims negotiation; and project reporting. 
• May assist in budget and work program preparation and administrative analysis. 
• Attends conferences and seminars.
• Private Development and Utility Project plan reviews (Division issues in excess of 5,000 street opening permits per year).
• Investigates complaints, document findings & assists with resolution; directs documentation of pay quantities, project record keeping, and initiation of change orders, approval & sampling of materials incorporated in work.
• Communicate 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 standards engineering techniques and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of full-time paid engineering or construction experience in the design or construction of road and bridges is required.
• Must have a Professional Engineer’s License in State of Ohio or must obtain one with six months of the date of hire.
• A valid State of Ohio Driver’s License is required.
• Must be computer proficient in spreadsheets and typing and have working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience with design build or other alternative delivery projects a plus.

Mayor Justin M. Bibb is hiring a team of leaders to join the Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects.  We are building a team that reflects the diversity of our City and are committed to delivering a modern and responsive City government to bring City Hall into the 21st century.  The City of Cleveland has a proud history as the birthplace of the Environmental Protection Agency, the healthcare capital of the world and the home of manufacturing.  It is that ingenuity, grit and resilience that we share as Clevelanders that will drive the new wave of leadership and innovation in our City. Mayor Justin Bibb’s vision for Cleveland is to become a national model for city management, police reform and neighborhood revitalization. This is our moment to lead.  It is time to take our City’s proud heritage to the next level by investing in homegrown talent and attracting new talent to the City. The City of Cleveland employs over 8,000 people dedicated to public service and we are looking for emerging and experienced leaders to help us move forward. Join us today as we shape our future.

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000