NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Public Works Project Engineer
Punta Gorda, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$67K/yr - $108K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Public Works Project Engineer to join the City of Punta Gorda's Engineering Division. This highly technical position is responsible for planning, designing, permitting, and managing public works projects, ensuring technical expertise is applied from inception to completion.
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Responsibilities
Project design, civil plan development, and generation of scopes of work/specifications for Public Works projects
Prepare applications and responses to various local, state and federal regulatory agencies for public works projects
Work with various public works divisions to resolve technical problems and assist with project planning
Review technical submittals for code compliance and accuracy
Assist in project development and responses to requests for information for FEMA related projects
Participate in public hearings and meetings as directed
Prepare technical reports
Assist in the design and preparation of MOT maps
Assist in the preparation of various division reports, budgets, and ordinances
Develop and review scopes of work and specifications for projects through the bidding process including making necessary recommendations based on lowest and best bids, competency of vendors and consultants, and the selection criteria
Assist in the design and delivery of city sponsored technical studies, capital improvement projects, and other special projects
Assist in canal construction special permit review and determinations
Technical review of civil site development plans and other supporting plans and surveys for accuracy and provide comments to the engineer of record
Perform project management of projects: provide project management for the construction of City projects; oversee assigned projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the project; evaluate issues and options regarding City projects
Assist project managers with projects in the design and construction phase to provide dynamic solutions to solve challenges that arise during design and construction
Assist in coordinating the permit renewal and audit preparation of the City's NPDES Storm water Management Program
Inspect projects in the construction phase as requested
Maintain regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public regarding public works projects
Respond to public or other inquiries relative to various public works issues and projects
Review of As-built submittals
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of principles and practices of civil site development engineering and supporting landscape plans, architectural plans, and surveying
Knowledge of erosion and sediment control
Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration
Knowledge of research methods and report presentation
Knowledge of principles of public sector budgeting and cost accounting methods
Knowledge of principles of customer service and public relations
Knowledge of project development, scheduling, monitoring, and control systems
Knowledge in developing scopes of work and specifications for bidding public works projects
Knowledge of government procurement procedures and policies
Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations as they pertain to public works construction projects
Able to produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar
Able to use and interpret graphical information such as construction plans, schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts, layouts, other visual aids, and electronic project management applications
Able to interpret information accurately and make decisions according to existing laws, regulations, and policies
Able to learn and apply acceptable economic development planning and evaluation techniques
Able to prepare and monitor program budgets and expenditures
Able to explain information in a clear and understandable manner to non-technical persons
Able to utilize Autodesk Civil 3D to generate civil site development plans
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office 365 core apps (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat Standard or above and Autodesk Civil 3D
Must have a valid Florida Driver's License
Advanced MOT required within 12 months of hire
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with three (3) years' experience in the civil site development field is highly preferred
A minimum of five (5) years of highly technical experience in the design of civil site development projects is required for those not meeting the above degree requirement
Advanced knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D software
Preferred
Knowledge of ESRI GIS Programs is desired
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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