Engineering Project Manager

This position offers the opportunity to manage complex projects, lead teams and consultants, and contribute to the City's continued growth and development. Bring your engineering expertise and leadership skills to a collaborative organization dedicated to exceptional service and innovative solutions.

About the role

The City of Gahanna is looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to oversee permitting, private development, right-of-way management, and special engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Carries out managerial responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including: interviewing, hiring, and supervision of staff and third-party consultants; staff development and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; establishing deadlines; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; coordinating, developing, and approving staff training; approving leave requests; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages, oversees, and coordinates the private development and right-of-way process, which may include engineering plan reviews, preconstruction conferences, site inspections, right-of-way and easement recording processes associated with private developments, warranty, closeout, and GIS integrations.
• Works closely with developers, consultants, contractors, residents, utilities, regulatory agencies, and City departments to ensure efficient permitting processes, high-quality infrastructure development, and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and City ordinances.
• Plans, coordinates, and manages all phases of assigned engineering projects, including scope development, consultant coordination, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction administration, and project closeout.
• Responsible for the management of design professionals, consultants, and contractors.
• Develops and manages project budgets and schedules; monitors expenditures and project progress to ensure alignment with approved scope, schedule, and funding constraints.
• Manages inspection of private development improvements; assesses fees for inspection services, including collection, account management, and disbursement of payments.
• Administers and enforces the City's Right-of-Way Ordinance, including permit review, permit approval, contractor compliance, inspection oversight, and coordination with utility providers.
• Works collaboratively with other city departments involved in permitting processes. Coordinates and oversees engineering-related GIS data updates and asset management records.
• Prepares complex, routine, and non-routine reports; receives, sorts, and summarizes material for the preparation of reports; prepares work reports.
• Assists in the formulation of the budget and monitors expenditures for areas of responsibility. Assists with the Asset Management Program.
• May prepare RFQs/RFPs and manage the design, quantity take-offs, bidding, construction, inspection, budgeting, and quality control measures of assigned projects.
• Assists in the development and administration of the capital improvement program.
• May serve as backup for other positions within the department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. A typical way to qualify is:

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or construction management (or related field) from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Four (4) or more years of related experience with at least one (1) year of supervisory duties.

Qualifications

Licensure or Certification Requirements:

• Current and valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract to meet criteria for insurability established by the City of Gahanna.

Skills

Knowledge Of:

• Engineering principles, practices, concepts, procedures, and methods.
• Management and leadership.
• Public works construction practices, methods, and procedures.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and implementation.
• Project management and contract administration.
• City property surveys, plats, acquisitions and disposal of properties, and vacation of easements as required.
• Municipal government structure and processes.
• Administrative principles, concepts, practices, and procedures.
• All applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• Department organization, standard operating guidelines, policies, rules, and regulations.

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of fellow staff members.
• Communicating orally and in writing with internal staff, citizens, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
• Project design review and project management services.
• Operating and maintaining all assigned equipment required to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving.
• Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
• Contributing effectively to departmental goals and objectives.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Directing and motivating staff within the organization as needed for projects.

Ability to (Mental and Physical Abilities):

• Work independently while being able to meet deadlines.
• Oversee and recognize quality and cost-effective design.
• Review and analyze construction plans to determine compliance with applicable specifications, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, City officials, other government agencies, and the general public.
• Effectively manage and maintain positive employee relations.
• Enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Stand; sit; speak and hear; use color, texture, sound, shape, and odor perception; push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work outside of standard business hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed based upon programming and special events.
• Understand and follow state, local, and city laws, regulations, procedures, and maintain appropriate licensures and certifications.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a normal office environment and in the field, exposing the employee to various outside atmospheric conditions and occasionally to conditions such as fumes, dusts, and poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or the skin; possible bodily injury from moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, or machinery, or electrical shock.
• The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately quiet to very loud.

Pay

The starting salary is between the minimum and midpoint of the range ($79,747.20 hourly - $97,676.80 hourly). Candidates will start at the minimum of the range unless their skills, experience, education, or other factors exceed the qualifications for the position.

About Gahanna

Named one of the 'Best Hometowns' by Ohio Magazine, Gahanna offers 750+ acres of parkland, vibrant neighborhoods, opportunities for business growth, and more! Only eight miles from downtown Columbus and minutes away from the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Gahanna is a choice location for business and leisure. With a strong emphasis on community, family, and fun, Gahanna offers a wide variety of seasonal and special events.