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Allegheny County · 5 months ago

Manager, Bridge Engineering

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $102K/yr

10+ years exp

Allegheny County is seeking a Manager for Bridge Engineering within their Department of Public Works Engineering Division. This role involves managing and overseeing all activities related to the design, inspection, and maintenance of county-owned bridges, while exercising high-level professional engineering judgment and supervising project managers and engineers.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Oversees bridge designs and repairs; 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

Coordinates 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 for 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

Qualification

Professional Engineer (P.E.)Bridge design experienceProject managementPennDOT ECMSCost estimationMicrosoft OfficeSupervision skillsEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related degree

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Ten (10) years of engineering experience, project management and administration under the direction of a registered Professional Engineer

Eight (8) years of experience coordinating or overseeing bridge and related structure design/construction/inspection

Class C Pennsylvania's Driver's License is required prior to appointment due to local travel

Successful completion of a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status

Knowledge of professional engineering principles and practices applied in the design of bridges and related structures

Engineering and management skills to estimate the cost of design and construction work needed to maintain County bridges on an annual basis

Knowledge of PennDOT's Engineering and Construction Management System (ECMS)

Skill in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, Outlook, etc

Ability to supervise the design, preparation of specifications and cost estimates of County bridges and related structures

Ability to directly supervise County staff and oversee their work

Ability to coordinate the work with that of other divisions and establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials of public and private agencies, contractors, engineers, and others

Ability to read/interpret documents, such as contracts, agreements, engineering codes, specifications, drawings, safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write professional reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively in front of groups

Ability to climb, balance, and work in high or difficult places, possibly in inclement weather

Company

Allegheny County

Allegheny County is home to some of the world’s leading businesses and organizations in the fields of advanced manufacturing, information & communications technology, healthcare & life sciences, finance & business services, education & research, and energy & environmental solutions.

Founded in 1788

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees