Civil Engineer III - Street Transportation Department

About the role

The Street Transportation Department Design and Construction Management Division is seeking a Materials Lab Manager in the City of Phoenix Materials Lab. The Materials Lab is the lead group in the City verifying the quality of construction materials in City streets and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Directly and indirectly manage technicians performing materials testing for acceptance according to applicable Federal, State, County and/or City of Phoenix requirements.
• Review of material test results and reports and providing recommendations.
• Advise on technical aspects of geotechnical engineering.
• Review pavement structural sections and pavement material recommendations.
• Maintain adequate certifications of testing staff and equipment.
• Write correspondence to vendors, contractors, consultants, industry, and other city staff.
• Manage consultants in charge of materials testing on behalf of the City of Phoenix.
• Oversee the development and execution of material testing plans for Capital Improvement and private development projects.
• Perform research and write technical specifications for incorporation into City supplement to MAG and special provisions.
• Review the work done by outside consultants and contractors with an emphasis on materials and geotechnical recommendations.
• Cookordination with consultants and project managers to ensure compliance with pavement design requirements and construction material specifications.
• Research and review new construction materials and specifications before incorporating into construction within the City of Phoenix right-of-way.
• Evaluate new materials, engineering practices, and industry trends to be incorporated into the city's design and construction requirements.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in the practice of civil engineering or architecture.
• One year of experience supervising professional and technical staff.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering degree.
• Two years of materials testing experience.
• Two years of experience in Pavement Materials and/or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Current Arizona Professional Engineer registration.
• Current ACI, ATTI, or other applicable certifications.
• Experience managing employees and/or consultants and contractor staff.
• Experience overseeing civil testing and materials acceptance.
• Experience writing technical documents and specifications.
• Experience with standard testing procedures including ASTM and AASHTO.
• Advanced testing of pavement or concrete materials.
• Design of asphalt and concrete pavements.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.