Construction Manager or Associate Civil Engineer

About the role

The Jefferson County Transportation & Engineering Division seeks candidates for a Construction Manager or Associate Civil Engineer position within the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) group. This role involves performing engineering activities and construction management related to CIP projects involving roadway, bridge, stormwater drainage, and traffic operations projects.

Responsibilities

• Heavy emphasis on inspecting construction work and documenting observations.
• Assisting with drafting project direction and correspondence to the contractor.
• Assisting with tracking quantities for contractors' pay applications.
• Assisting with contractor project schedule review.
• Reviewing project plans and project specifications.
• Responding to citizen questions and concerns.

Qualifications

• Construction Manager: Three years of roadway construction management experience, or acceptable amount of education and experience.
• Associate Civil Engineer: Two years of experience in civil engineering, roadway construction, or related field.

Skills

• Experience using Cartograph, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).
• Experience working in the public sector.
• Construction plan review experience.
• Passion for roadway design and construction, traffic engineering, and transportation safety.
• Ability to collaborate with various individuals to solve problems.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal regulations and design standards.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrating initiative, innovation, and resiliency.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Experience in running meetings with large groups and speaking in front of boards and commissions.

Benefits

• Standard Benefits including dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.