Project Manager - Construction - DPW - Construction

About the role

This position is responsible for exercising engineering expertise while providing professional knowledge pertaining to the critical operational functions in the Engineering Division. Incumbent requires a high degree of initiative and independent judgement. Critical and often times swift decisions will have to be made without the guidance or benefit of direct supervision. Decisions can impact the City of Indianapolis, City officials and policies. Position reports to Program Manager. Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Plan and scope proposed public improvement projects, including data collection, meeting 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
• Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, storm, and wastewater projects in accordance with plans and specifications
• Consults work in progress and resolves all problems to ensure project is successfully completed
• Trains other DPW employees and serves as the only inspector on a construction project
• Affords assistance in overseeing construction inspection activities for large and complex projects within the City
• Requires contact with contractors
• Maintains 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 as they relate to transportation, traffic, storm and/or wastewater management.
• A working knowledge of civil engineering terminology and fundamentals in interpreting specifications and construction documents.
• Ability to perform calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements.
• Working knowledge of the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Successful completion of INDOT construction management and supervision courses and/or APWA construction management courses is desired.

Skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
• Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

Pay

2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1

Schedule

Commensurate with experience.