What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Bridge Engineering position at Allegheny County Pennsylvania?
How to Apply:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related degree AND a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania AND ten (10) years of engineering experience, project management and administration under the direction of a registered Professional Engineer, with at least eight (8) years of experience coordinating or overseeing bridge and related structure design/construction/inspection. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Class C Pennsylvania’s Driver’s License is required prior to appointment due to local travel.
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position.
Additionally, it is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates for positions within the executive branch must provide proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The prospective employee will need to be fully vaccinated or have at least one shot of a two-shot series before beginning work. Any employee who does not receive and provide proof of the second shot within 30 days will have their probationary employment terminated. Allegheny County will allow for medical and religious exemptions from the requirements in accordance with state and federal law.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Deputy Director, this position is responsible for managing, directing, and overseeing all work activities involved in the design, inspection, maintenance and technical activities required for the bridges owned and maintained by Allegheny County. Duties require the exercise of high order professional engineering judgment in accordance with accepted engineering practices, PennDOT/FHWA standards and departmental policies. This position is also responsible for the supervision of project managers/engineers in the Bridge Section.
Duties:
- Oversees bridge design and repair; contracts and directs professional engineers, designers, and draftsmen in the preparation of plan estimates and specifications for the construction of County bridges and related structures.
- Develops or oversees the development of project objectives, scopes of work, cost estimates, design schedules and implementation strategies for the completion of bridge related capital improvements.
- Confers and coordinates the design work with surveys and the construction division and makes field inspections of proposed locations or relocations of structures.
- Supervises the work activities of personnel within the Bridge Engineering section, approving timesheets and leave requests, and conducting periodic performance reviews. Reviews, approves, and monitors all work performed by consultants or contractors on County bridge projects.
- Controls the issuance of overload permits for vehicles above the legal load limit and the installation and location of utilities on County-owned structures.
- Coordinate bridge repair work as necessary to be performed by “in-house” County personnel (work orders) or on-demand bridge repair contracts.
- Provides technical and administrative expertise and direction the Bridge Engineering section, to DPW and other County departments, and any other transportation-related agencies or consulting firms as necessary.
- Fosters inter-agency cooperation and coordination with organizations such as PennDOT, the Federal Highway Administration, and local governments and elected officials.
- Oversees the County’s National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and Non-NBIS inspection programs through Consultant Inspection Staff and ensures any findings are addressed appropriately and timely.
- Perform QA/QC checks on all products from the Bridge Engineering section, including bid packages, agreements, design submissions (e.g., TS&L, Line and Grade, Design Field View, etc.), work orders, invoicing and any other items that further the Department’s mission.
- Serves as a liaison with Department Right-of-Way section on all right of way acquisition associated with Department bridge projects, interacts directly with PennDOT Right-of-Way as necessary.
- Reviews and prepares reimbursement agreements for execution for projects that involve state or federal funding. Reviews grant opportunities and prepares applications on behalf of Allegheny County as needed.
- Participates in the pre-qualification and Consultant Selection processes for County bridge projects.
- Personally prepares supplemental specifications, contracts, Executive Actions, and other documents prior to advertising for bids on the construction of specific structures.
- Prepares Capital and Operating Budget Requests for bridge projects, using accurately maintained files that help in the development of funds required for future projects, tracks budgets, reimbursements, and other funds throughout the fiscal year.
- Confers with representatives of public and private agencies, contractors, engineers, and others concerning problems that arise.
- Oversees fiscal responsibilities including project budget management and reviews/approves estimates and invoices.
- Acts as the primary advisor to the Assistant Deputy Director and the Deputy Director of Engineering regarding program management, project selection, budgeting, and prioritization of repairs.
- Supervises the keeping of records and the preparation of reports.
- Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:
- Professional engineering principles and practices applied in the design of bridges, related structures, and the preparation of cost estimates.
- Engineering and management skills to estimate the cost of design and construction work needed to maintain County bridges on an annual basis.
- Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
- PennDOT’s Engineering and Construction Management System (ECMS).
Ability to:
- Supervise the design, preparation of specifications and cost estimates of County bridges and related structures.
- Directly supervise County staff and oversee their work.
- Coordinate the work with that of other divisions and establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials of public and private agencies, contractors, engineer, and others.
- Read/interpret documents, such as contracts, agreements, engineering codes, specifications, drawings, safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Write professional reports and correspondence.
- Speak effectively in front of groups.
- Climb, balance, and work in high or difficult places, possibly in inclement weather.
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Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.