Project Manager (Bridges)

Position Summary

Overview:

Duties:

• Oversees bridge design and repair contracts and directs professional engineers, designers, and draftsmen in the preparation of plan, estimates, and specifications for the construction of County bridges and related structures.
• Consults and coordinates the design work with surveys and the construction division and makes field inspections of proposed locations or relocations of structures.
• Participates in the pre-qualification and Consultant Selection processes for County bridge projects.
• Manages bridge database by updating and ensuring the accuracy of Access and Excel data, analyzing, and producing reports; supports bridge program budgeting/maintenance/work order tracking.
• Prepares supplemental specifications, contracts, Executive Actions, and other documents prior to advertising for bids on the construction of specific structures.
• Manages project budgets; reviews and approves estimates and invoices.
• Initiates and tracks bridge service requests using Cityworks software.
• Performs bridge design and engineering tasks.
• Assists the Manager in all phases of the management of bridge engineering and construction projects whether performed in-house or by consultants from inception through construction.
• Recommends detailed implementation schedules for capital improvement, Federal and State-funded bridge projects, and related implementation strategies.
• Drives fleet vehicle and performs field inspections throughout Allegheny County; reports and resolves bridge maintenance issues and recommends proper designs to correct deficiencies.
• Drafts legal documents for review and approval of the Law Department, and Executive Actions, and Change Orders.
• Supplies information relevant to in-house status review meetings to keep department management informed of the status of each project.
• Confers with personnel, organizations, and municipal officials on various projects and coordinates projects with other department personnel, municipalities, and public utilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of:
• Professional engineering principles and practices applied in the design of bridges and related structures
• Engineering and management skills related to estimating the cost of design and construction work needed to maintain bridges and related structures
• Excel, Word, Outlook and other Microsoft Office products
• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Engineering and Constructions Management System (ECMS)
• Skill in:
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Supervise the design, preparation of specifications, and cost estimates of County bridges and related structures
• Coordinate the work of others, including personnel in other Public Works divisions
• Ability to:
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Supervise the design, preparation of specifications, and cost estimates of County bridges and related structures
• Coordinate the work of others, including personnel in other Public Works divisions
• Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, visitors, vendors, and officials of public and private agencies

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering AND three (3) years of experience in bridge design and/or project management.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted but must include at least three (3) years of experience in bridge design and/or project management.
• A valid Driver’s License is required prior to appointment.

Residency

Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference

Will be awarded to eligible candidates.