What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer II position at Human Resource Department Portage County, Ohio?
JOB OBJECTIVES: Incumbent is responsible for managing and/or assisting in the preparation of plans, specifications, and other documents for new design and construction projects. This is an intermediate to advanced civil engineering position with emphasis on project management, construction administration, plan review and detailed design. Incumbent will be under the general supervision of the Assistant County Engineer.
Essential Job Functions
Essential Job Functions
- Manages and/or assists in the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects by coordinating resources and cross functional teams, including outside consultants to meet objectives.
- Manages a variety of public improvement projects including the preparation of preliminary and final cost estimates, project bid packages and bid evaluations, field investigations, and coordination within a team process.
- Performs review and analysis of development and right of way improvement drawings submitted by consultants, public entities, landowners, etc. for acceptable standards within a team review process.
- Utilizes problem analysis and problem-solving skills to analyze data, evaluate all feasible alternatives and recommend the best solutions/courses of action to meet current project objectives and timelines.
- Builds and maintains good public relations with county residents, area businesses, and township officials throughout a project’s life cycle.
- Prepares specifications and cost estimates for the Portage County Engineer and Township capital improvement projects.
- Obtains proposals from consultants or contractors for supplemental services. Reviews proposals and makes recommendations for award of contracts.
- Conducts preliminary inspections, field measuring, and data collection to assist in plan production for resurfacing and infrastructure replacement projects.
- Provides technical assistance to Road Department including site investigations when requested.
- Writes engineering reports for existing and proposed facilities.
- Reviews shop drawings for compliance to project and department standards.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required
- Performs other related job functions as needed.
