Roads and Bridges Manager

About the role

The Roads and Bridges Manager for Public Works oversees the design, construction, and maintenance of County roads, bridges, storm drainage systems, and related structures. They also manage and supervise subordinate supervisory and maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages all of the divisional work sections/units and programs such as the Capital Projects and Pavement Management Programs.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs the construction and maintenance of County roads, bridges, drainage systems, and related structures.
• Aids in defining, designing, implementing, arranging, and evaluating staff training and development programs and customer service initiatives and performance measurement criteria.
• Oversees and participates in developing, managing, and monitoring the division's annual budget.
• Reviews the effectiveness and efficiency of construction and maintenance programs, and makes recommendations for improvement and problem resolution.
• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; recommends and implements disciplinary and termination processes as necessary; provides advice and direction to subordinate supervisors on administrative, personnel, operational, and technical problems.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and administration of grants, applications, and contract projects.
• Interprets and ensures subordinates' compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, County and department policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
• Oversees the RFP and selection process for contractors; monitors contractor work and invoices for accuracy and satisfactory completion of work.
• Oversees the acquisition and maintenance of road and heavy equipment and right-of-way acquisitions.
• Oversees and participates in the inspection of the condition of County roads and problem area identification; initiates and manages construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Oversees, manages, and participates in developing cost, time, and resources estimates for construction and maintenance projects.
• Researches for and prepares a variety of technical and administrative reports for a variety of purposes such as for the Board of Supervisors.
• Ensures prompt and effective division response to emergency situations.
• Oversees the preparation of specifications for the purchase of new road equipment and vehicles.
• Coordinates division activities with those of other divisions, departments, and agencies as appropriate.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns, and complaints regarding division projects and personnel.

Requirements

• Four years of professional full-time equivalent experience in engineering, construction or the maintenance of road and streets, which includes at least two years in a management/administrative capacity.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field.
• Valid California Class "C" driver's license is required.
• Possession of a valid California Class "A" or "B" driver's license is desirable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to the design, construction, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and drainage systems including methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Methods and techniques for developing projects, plans, and specifications.
• Principles and techniques of project management.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
• Principles and practices of governmental accounting and budget preparation.
• County and department policies and procedures.
• CalOSHA standards and regulations concerning employee safety.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• General principles of highway economics and financing.
• Budget development and administration.
• Principles of traffic engineering.
• Safe use and maintenance of construction and maintenance tools and equipment, including heavy construction vehicles.
• Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Mathematics including fractions, percentages, and decimals.

SkillsUnderstand, interpret and apply pertinent federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances, and County policies and procedures.

Analyze data and problems, identify alternative solutions, determine consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Select, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.

Oversee, select, implement, and evaluate training and staff development programs.

Determine work priorities and effectively coordinate and schedule resources and staff to perform activities and projects within time limits.

Prepare and manage a budget.

Read, understand and interpret complex technical documents, drawings, plans, maps, and other data.

Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive technical and administrative reports.

Represent the County effectively in meetings with others and make presentations oriented to various groups.

Meet deadlines under stressful conditions.

Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Benefits

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