What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Project Manager position at Town of Garner, NC?
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The Town of Garner Engineering Department is seeking a skilled professional to provide engineering services with planning, estimating, design, and construction management for Town Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). Project types will include transportation, stormwater, facilities, and parks. However, the immediate focus of this position will be implementing several park development and improvement projects. These include the construction of the new Yeargan and Meadowbrook Parks, the addition of a new playground and splash pad at White Deer Park, and the construction of the South Garner Greenway near Lake Benson.Work involves concept development; budget estimating; contract administration; scoping the design of capital projects with consultants; reviewing construction plans and submittals from consultants; holding public engagement meetings; meeting with contractors to review specifications and requirements; leading pre-construction meetings; assisting in the preparation of bid documents and advertising projects; monitoring contracted projects through construction; participating in construction progress meetings; processing invoices and monitoring project budgets; processing change orders; and assisting in maintaining the capital project tracker and project web pages. It requires knowledge of engineering design principles, procedures, estimating, and the methods and practices of project management.Examples of Duties: Assists department staff in identifying and prioritizing capital improvement projects; assists in developing the scope of proposed projects; issues request for qualifications for professional services; and assists in consultant selection.Participates in pre-construction meetings to review project specifications and requirements; meets with consultants and contractors to answer questions and review and explain construction requirements.Assists in the preparation of bid documents and advertising projects; conducts pre-bid meetings and bid opening; assists in the selection of consultant.Assists with presentation of project contracts to the Town Council for approval.Reviews plans, specifications, and estimates for proposed public infrastructure improvements; reviews design submittals from clients to ensure compliance with engineering standards.Performs technical reviews for proposed construction work on capital improvement projects including the evaluation of streets, sewer, water, drainage, sidewalks, curbing and various other improvement projects to ensure compliance with Town policies, standards, regulations, and ordinances.Reviews plans and construction drawings for proper location of valves, hydrants, laterals, manholes, water and sewer lines, and other appurtenances; reviews plans for adherence to adopted engineering specifications.Interprets construction plans and right-of-way plans for the public; explains how the project will affect individual property using plan, roadway and driveway profile.Reviews technical engineering site development plans, specifications, profiles, and associated technical reports for public infrastructure improvement.Investigates and coordinates mitigation of construction problems with contractors and citizens to respond to issues of drainage, street construction, traffic flow and other construction-related issues.Inspects construction work in progress and upon completion for adherence to approved plans and specifications; discusses project progress with field inspectors assigned to the project.Makes estimates of time, equipment, and materials costs for in-house and contracted projects.Prepares and maintains a variety of work records, reports, files, and field findings.Performs related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have: a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or directly related field and a minimum of 2 years of engineering and/or project management experience; anda valid driver's license with good driving history; andEngineering Intern (EI) certification or the ability to obtain within one year of employment; andproficiency with Microsoft Office; andPreference will be given to applicants with: project management, drafting, rendering, and/or GIS software experience; orProfessional Engineer (PE) license in the State of North Carolina; orexperience with parks development and improvement projectsAdditional Information: The salary range shown is the hiring range. The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications. This position is open until filled and may close at any time.Equal Opportunity Employer
The Town of Garner Engineering Department is seeking a skilled professional to provide engineering services with planning, estimating, design, and construction management for Town Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). Project types will include transportation, stormwater, facilities, and parks. However, the immediate focus of this position will be implementing several park development and improvement projects. These include the construction of the new Yeargan and Meadowbrook Parks, the addition of a new playground and splash pad at White Deer Park, and the construction of the South Garner Greenway near Lake Benson.Work involves concept development; budget estimating; contract administration; scoping the design of capital projects with consultants; reviewing construction plans and submittals from consultants; holding public engagement meetings; meeting with contractors to review specifications and requirements; leading pre-construction meetings; assisting in the preparation of bid documents and advertising projects; monitoring contracted projects through construction; participating in construction progress meetings; processing invoices and monitoring project budgets; processing change orders; and assisting in maintaining the capital project tracker and project web pages. It requires knowledge of engineering design principles, procedures, estimating, and the methods and practices of project management.Examples of Duties: Assists department staff in identifying and prioritizing capital improvement projects; assists in developing the scope of proposed projects; issues request for qualifications for professional services; and assists in consultant selection.Participates in pre-construction meetings to review project specifications and requirements; meets with consultants and contractors to answer questions and review and explain construction requirements.Assists in the preparation of bid documents and advertising projects; conducts pre-bid meetings and bid opening; assists in the selection of consultant.Assists with presentation of project contracts to the Town Council for approval.Reviews plans, specifications, and estimates for proposed public infrastructure improvements; reviews design submittals from clients to ensure compliance with engineering standards.Performs technical reviews for proposed construction work on capital improvement projects including the evaluation of streets, sewer, water, drainage, sidewalks, curbing and various other improvement projects to ensure compliance with Town policies, standards, regulations, and ordinances.Reviews plans and construction drawings for proper location of valves, hydrants, laterals, manholes, water and sewer lines, and other appurtenances; reviews plans for adherence to adopted engineering specifications.Interprets construction plans and right-of-way plans for the public; explains how the project will affect individual property using plan, roadway and driveway profile.Reviews technical engineering site development plans, specifications, profiles, and associated technical reports for public infrastructure improvement.Investigates and coordinates mitigation of construction problems with contractors and citizens to respond to issues of drainage, street construction, traffic flow and other construction-related issues.Inspects construction work in progress and upon completion for adherence to approved plans and specifications; discusses project progress with field inspectors assigned to the project.Makes estimates of time, equipment, and materials costs for in-house and contracted projects.Prepares and maintains a variety of work records, reports, files, and field findings.Performs related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have: a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or directly related field and a minimum of 2 years of engineering and/or project management experience; anda valid driver's license with good driving history; andEngineering Intern (EI) certification or the ability to obtain within one year of employment; andproficiency with Microsoft Office; andPreference will be given to applicants with: project management, drafting, rendering, and/or GIS software experience; orProfessional Engineer (PE) license in the State of North Carolina; orexperience with parks development and improvement projectsAdditional Information: The salary range shown is the hiring range. The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications. This position is open until filled and may close at any time.Equal Opportunity Employer