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Project Engineer
Location:
Plummer, ID
Description:
This is a professional public works construction management position with primary work assignmentsfocused on managing construction project design, bidding, contract compliance, quality assurance, andcompliance with project standards and specifications. The project engineer must implement designstandards, research project requirements, perform GIS mapping, understand, follow, and implementdepartmental procedures for administering bid processes and contracting with the Tribe. Incumbentsare expected to manage specific project components for the design, development, construction andreview of tribal construction projects to ensure excellent results. The work is performed under thesupervision of the Public Works Director. The incumbent also performs other duties of the departmentas required or as assigned by the Director. The project engineer will also help supervise consultants,administer contracts, manage projects, contractors, and part-time staff. Develops preliminary designs and assembles specifications for identified public worksconstruction projects. Works with design consulting firms to ensure contracted design work meets the Tribe'sconstruction standards and specifications. Develops a variety of engineering calculations for streets, utility systems, and constructionprojects. Prepares and/or reviews engineering documents, legal documents, maps, contracts andcorrespondence for public works department construction projects. Plans, organizes and implements public works construction projects utilizing engineeringdrawings and field data and profiles. Creates preliminary and final designs with plans and crosssections, estimates of materials, final contract engineering drawings, proposals and contracts,solicits bids, evaluates bidder qualifications and makes contract award recommendations.Conducts pre-construction meetings, creates and/or approves traffic control plans, coordinatesinspection schedules, materials testing, record keeping, submittals, requests for information,contractor claims, manages design changes and change orders in concert with supervisor,calculates and prepares monthly progress payment reports, reviews contractor pay requests,creates as-built drawings, and project close-out reports. Serves as a liaison to consultants and the public and performs quality control/quality assuranceactivities on project designs to ensure that projects are designed according to the Tribe's designstandards, material specifications, and needs; maintains accurate records of work completedand materials used and notifies consultants and supervisor of authorized project modificationsor non-compliance. Inspects and tests materials used by consultants and contractors on projects. May conduct traffic counts and traffic control studies and related field work. Participates in all phases of field work as required or as directed. Coordinates the implementation of public works construction projects and inspects projectsduring construction to ensure compliance with project design standards, approved plans,specifications and permit requirements. Manages all aspects of construction project accounting, prevailing wage compliance, andfunding source reporting requirements. Records and maintains accurate field notes, performs engineering calculations, field studies,observes and enforces safety procedures. Maintains and updates accurate public works department maps and engineering files. Operates small excavator, skid steer, pickups, 1-ton trucks and trailers. Uses computer-aided drafting and ArcGIS mapping software and a variety of personal computerprograms such as word processing, spreadsheets, database and other miscellaneousengineering and general purpose programs. Attends work on a regular and dependable basis. Interacts in a professional, tactful, and respectful manner with Tribal staff, contractors, electedofficials, and the public. Knowledge of: The terminology, methods, and practices of engineering, drafting, preliminary and final design,and surveying, and skills in their application to Tribal public works projects; Public works construction materials, methods, procedures, and practices; The materials, methods, and practices used in public works construction inspection andmaterials testing, and their application to Tribal public works construction projects. Consultant and contractor procurement processes. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and requirements for administering federally-fundedprojects through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Transit Administration, and IndianHealth Services. Competitive bid process and contractor procurement. Ability to: Plan, organize, design, review, and implement public works construction projects; Evaluate engineering designs, plans, and specifications on a variety of construction projects,and to work with consultants and contractors to ensure bids include required projectcomponents; Keep accurate records and field notes, make engineering computations, and prepare plans anddesigns for Tribal public works projects; Read and understand blueprints, details, profile designs, engineering plans and specifications; Combine sound engineering judgment and common sense to solve a variety of design andconstruction problems; Use computer programs such as computer-aided drafting and ArcGIS mapping software and avariety of personal computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases andother miscellaneous engineering and general purpose programs; Deal courteously and tactfully with contractors and the public; Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, walk safely on and through rough terrain,and work in vehicular traffic areas; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department personnel,consultants, contractors, and the public; Provide quality services in a cost-effective manner and recommend improved methods ofperforming the work; Physically perform the essential functions of the job; Possession of a valid driver's license and safe driving record. 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