Civil Engineering Associate Senior (Senior Capital Projects Technician)

$500,000 - $500,000/Yr

Boulder City of - New Britain, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

New Britain, CT

Utilities

About the position

The City of Boulder is seeking a full-time Construction Project Manager to oversee and coordinate design and construction activities related to the city's transportation infrastructure. This role involves managing projects that focus on the preservation, rehabilitation, and replacement of existing infrastructure, ensuring compliance with city standards, and providing effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate construction projects associated with the city's transportation infrastructure.
• Develop or supervise the development of bidding documents including plans and specifications.
• Coordinate and direct any associated surveying and permitting.
• Provide analysis and estimates for construction costs.
• Oversee the bidding and selection of construction contractors.
• Manage multiple contractors and construction activities and monitor construction schedules.
• Coordinate with other city departments or divisions and private utility companies that may be impacted by planned city improvements.
• Perform field construction inspections and daily documentation for invoice reconciliation and payment.
• Develop daily reports on construction progress, field construction inspections, and construction site safety.
• Perform project closeout and coordinate the development of as-built drawings.
• Interpret plans and specifications and enforce contract requirements.
• Develop solutions to design and construction problems.
• Negotiate contract changes orders.
• Manage project specific budgets and contracts up to $500,000 in value.
• Review engineering designs and development plans to ensure compliance with City standards and specifications.
• Provide project information to the public and represent the city at associated public and administrative meetings.
• Initiate and maintain contact with all affected and interested parties.
• Assist Civil Engineering or Construction Project Managers with capital improvement and maintenance projects as needed.
• Lead and support in the maintenance and update of transportation records, asset management data, and geographic information system layers.
• Coordinate and assign consultant inspection and testing staff as required by the Project Manager.
• Act as a lead backup for other engineering associates and project managers on their projects while they are out of the office.
• Assist in responding to claims against the City resulting from capital improvement and maintenance projects.

Requirements

• Capacity to develop working knowledge of City design criteria, specifications, operating codes and procedures.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret engineering plans, maps, and reports.
• Experience with asset management database programs in combination with ESRI ArcMap.
• Ability to produce written technical reports on construction progress and inspections; also communicate and respond via written form to various stakeholders and members of the community.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Asset Management Software Systems.
• Ability to use PC programs (Excel, Word, etc.) to complete designs and cost estimates, and produce construction drawings.
• Ability to use programs such as AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare and complete designs, produce quantities, cost estimates and construction drawings.
• Familiarity and working experience with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Effective communication and organizational skills, including the ability to explain complex or controversial information to the public.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time.
• Excellent math and analytical skills, including the ability to develop cost estimates, track and manage budgets and payments in a timely manner.
• Capacity to perform outdoor field work in a variety of weather conditions and wear and/or operate appropriate safety equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history and motor vehicle record.

Nice-to-haves

• Surveying experience and training.
• Experience in transportation construction operations, management/engineering, and plan design.
• CDOT Certifications from CDOT's Construction Inspection Certification Program in applicable specialty areas for street construction.
• Experience with inspection of typical street projects and documentation.
• Experience with concrete and asphalt street construction and various maintenance treatments used for pavement preservation.
• Experience with reviewing and inspecting traffic control plans prepared by contractors.
• Practical experience with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related to city transportation improvements.
• Ability to coordinate several projects at once, to work under pressure, and to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity and working experience with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) standard specifications.
• Experience with communicating with members of the public who may have questions or issues related to projects you have worked on.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities