Project Manager I (Underfilling Senior Civil Engineer)

Under general supervision, performs professional work of moderate difficulty related to construction, engineering, flood control, highway, bridges, infrastructures, and field and office activities; this is the entry-level class of the Project Manager series; this position has department specific responsibility.

(Illustrative Only) Reviews and interprets plans, specification, and reports; reviews and approves various grading and improvement plans for conformity with County regulations and guidelines; assists in the design, planning, preparation, coordination, and inspection of construction, flood control, and engineering projects; reviews and approves various grading and improvement plans for conformity with county regulations and guidelines; interprets regulations, directives and county policies relating to administration, planning and development of Civil Engineering projects; inspects and examines project records, field notes, computations, and documentation; confers with contractors on construction and planning problems encountered in the field; inspects and monitors construction of projects under contract such as: structure, structural steel, concrete, pre-stressed bridges, and pipe laying to assure compliance with design plans; makes field tests; calculates estimates for projects planned or under construction; performs topographic construction and land surveying for new projects; prepares various reports required for engineering assignments; advises field personnel on difficult technical problems; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and ninety (90) semester hours of college-level course work in Civil Engineering, construction management or closely related field, and two (2) years of construction management and Civil Engineering experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; requires successful completion of a background check; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license. Preferred Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field.

Knowledge of County policies and procedures; the principles, theory and practice of Civil Engineering, construction, and surveying; the application of Civil Engineering principles to the problems of surveying, design, construction, engineering, flood control, traffic control studies, and material testing; methods, procedures and techniques for evaluating construction contract compliance; technical drafting principles, and interpreting and utilizing engineering plans, maps and specifications.

Skill in analyzing and evaluating technical engineering data and construction documentation; interpreting and utilizing engineering plans, maps, specifications and preparing field reports; application of engineering theory to field and office problems; preparing reports and checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specification of engineering projects; establishing effective working relationship with consultants, contractors, other agencies and the public; communicating effectively verbally and in writing; using computers and advanced level software applications; coordinating the work of a unit with a general program or a specific problem.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public; follow written and verbal instructions; planning and organizing work; lift 10 pounds, bend, stoop, kneel, stand and walk; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing. Working at a computer monitor for extended periods required. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.