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City of Columbus
Capital Improvement Project Manager (Engineer II) (Vacancy) (Extended)
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What they do
A Transportation Engineer designs and maintains transportation systems such as roads, ports, airports, and bus or subway systems.
$95,295 / year median in Ohio
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Under direction, t his position is responsible for the management of Public Service Department Capital Improvement Projects and Public Private Partnership Projects ; performs related duties as required. (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) Acts as engineer-in-charge of moderately large construction and/or maintenance projects; Reviews and interprets plans and specifications for equipment, materials, and general construction; evaluates design, schedule, and scope; provides technical advice and recommends changes as required; Checks work accomplished by subordinates for quality and quantity by using pre-established standards and policies; Supervises and evaluates professional and technical staff; Reviews plans and designs prepared by staff and consulting engineers for conformance to plans, contract specifications, federal, state, and City regulations and codes , and sound engineering principles; Serves as liaison to and communicates information with affected groups such as City departments, inspectors, contractors, developers, design consultants, utility companies, or other participants as it pertains to specific engineering projects; Represents the division at meetings with local, state, and federal agencies, regional planning and technical committees, commissioners, citizen groups, engineering groups, and other City departments; Stays abreast of current engineering principles; Prepares comprehensive technical reports; maintains proper engineering files, including plans and other project management data or documents; Operates a computer and mapping software to draw and review maps and plans; Reviews reports, studies, recommendations, and surveys performed by subordinates and/or consulting firms; Prepares preliminary plans/proposals and specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects. Possession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer and one (1) year of professional engineering experience. Substitution(s): Possession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) and five (5) years of practical engineering experience. Specialization in the discipline for which appointment is being made may be required for some positions and will be incorporated in the job postings, as appropriate. Possession of a valid driver's license.