Civil Engineer II, (A262220-1), 214, CIP Project Management

Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

• Designs and administers construction of public works improvement projects such as streets, drainage, public buildings, water and sewer distribution systems, recreational, bridges, airports, etc.; directs survey crews; evaluates field data; develops concept plan; coordinates construction with various agencies, including other departments and utility companies; finalizes designs; prepares cost estimates; review and analyze bids to commend award of contracts; reviews contractor invoices and approves for payment; makes periodic site visits to assess progress and make changes to plans as needed; negotiates costs with contractors; and assures that all public works projects are performed in compliance with plans and specifications.
• Downloads and processes survey data collected by the survey crew plan.
• Reviews plans, specifications, cut sheets, changes orders in design by consulting engineers for all city construction projects; checks for correct quantities, street grade design, storm drainage design, latest correct specifications utilization; communicates with consultant regarding reviews; monitors the construction of the project, reviews change orders and closes out the project when construction is completed; ensures that all projects are kept within budget and that all alternatives have been explored to determine the best design.
• Calculates bearings with distances; calculates areas for tracts of land; checks for closure on these tracts and prepares metes and bounds descriptions of land which are targeted to become land acquisitions, land annexations or land to be designated as drainage/utility easement.
• Prepares progress reports on ongoing construction projects assigned.
• Assigns and reviews work of surveyors and drafters assigned to projects.
• Manage and oversee City infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and alignment with municipal goals.
• Lead the design and implementation of projects for parks, economic development, and environmental initiatives.
• Coordinate with City departments to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Knowledge

• Modern principles and practices of civil engineering in the design and construction of public works projects using AutoCad 3D software.
• Mathematics and science required for design, computations and analysis of plans, specifications and survey data.
• Basic accounting for project cost estimates.
• The principles and methods of administration, organization, and supervision.
• The principles and methods of downloading and processing survey data collected by the survey crew.
• The latest City and TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) specifications and regulations.

Skills And Abilities

• Organization and time management.
• Communication skills, both oral and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Maintaining confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Designing and operating water and sewer systems.
• Providing technical advice to consultants after submittal of plans.
• Providing conceptual design to consultants.
• Analyzing information, calculations, and contracts for engineers and contractors.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Maintaining good planning and organizational skills.
• Taking and following directions from supervisor.
• Giving directions to and gaining compliance from assigned staff.
• Performing strenuous work and routine work.
• Maintaining a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Projecting a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Effectively communicating both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Complying with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Maintaining good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

Physical Demands

• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment/Conditions and Physical Demands

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
• Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.