Project Manager - Construction - DPW - Construction

About the role

This position exercises engineering expertise and provides professional knowledge for critical operational functions in the Engineering Division. The role requires a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, with decisions impacting the City of Indianapolis, City officials, and policies. The position reports to a Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plan and scope proposed public improvement projects, including data collection, meetings with residents, community stakeholders, elected officials, and other City agencies during the scoping process.
• Investigate and create design solution alternatives, estimate their cost, and recommend a preferred alternative.
• Inspect construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, storm, and wastewater projects in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Consult on work in progress and resolve problems to ensure successful project completion.
• Train other DPW employees and serve as the only inspector on a construction project.
• Assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for large and complex projects within the City.
• Maintain regular contact with contractors and ensure confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with three (3) years’ experience in transportation design, construction inspection, or project management.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and City codes, policies, and ordinances related to transportation, traffic, storm, and/or wastewater management.
• Working knowledge of civil engineering terminology and fundamentals in interpreting specifications and construction documents.
• Ability to perform calculations, including material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data, and engineering calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with contractors, consultants, and City personnel.
• Thorough knowledge of methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Successful completion of INDOT construction management and supervision courses and/or APWA construction management courses.