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Forsyth County · 3 months ago

Transportation Engineering Director

New Port Richey, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Forsyth County is seeking a visionary and strategic Transportation Engineering Director to lead its Transportation Engineering Department. The role involves overseeing a team of professionals, managing capital projects, and coordinating with various stakeholders to deliver effective transportation solutions.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Oversees, directs, and manages the personnel of the Transportation Engineering Department. Provides employee training and counseling

Conducts performance evaluations of employees

Oversees the development and implementation of the department’s written standard operating procedures and administrative policies

Participates in the development of the Five-Year Transportation Capital Improvement Plan (TCIP)

Implements and manages the TCIP

Coordinates with external stakeholders including the Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Florida Department of Transportation, the Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, local municipalities, developers, consultants, community organizations and various regional and national transportation partners to support the implementation of the County’s long-range transportation plan

Coordinates and communicates with internal teams including the County Attorney’s Office, Development Services, Pasco Utilities and Public Works for the successful delivery of TCIP projects. Manages the design and execution of transportation projects to ensure adherence to quality, budget, and timeline requirements

Supervises project managers and is engaged in the procurement and management of professional services agreements for roadway planning and design, contract documentation and computations

Supervises the assembly of roadway design plans, signing and pavement marking plans, signalization plans, lighting plans, scopes of work, bid packages, design exceptions and variations, and utility work schedules

Reviews contracts with engineering consultants and construction contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements and budgets

Reviews Engineer of Record probable cost estimates. Determines bid items and associated quantities

Develops and updates project schedules. Ensures projects meet local, state and federal regulatory requirements

Provides expert advice on transportation design, construction, maintenance, and operations

Makes presentations to the Board of County Commissioners and represents the County at public meetings and workshops

Prepares, presents, and maintains the department’s operating and capital budgets

Supports the County Attorney’s Office with providing expert witness testimony

Addresses inquiries from the County’s elected officials and leaders, and the public regarding transportation capital projects and public infrastructure

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Civil EngineeringTransportation InfrastructureProfessional Engineer (P.E.)Budget ManagementProject ManagementStakeholder CoordinationRegulatory ComplianceTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Ten (10) years of experience in transportation infrastructure planning, design, and construction expertise required

Five (5) years' supervisory experience leading a team of professionals required

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license

Must possess and maintain Professional Engineer (P.E.) license issued by the State of Florida

Ability to maintain an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities

Ability to anticipate work to be done and initiate proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction

Knowledge of the Minimum Standards for Design, Construction, and Maintenance Streets and Highways (Florida Greenbook) and the FDOT's Florida Design Manual

Knowledge of the Southwest Florida Water Management District's, U.S. Corps of Engineers and other regulatory agencies' permitting requirements

Knowledge of Florida Statutes, as they relate to the operation of County's government and transportation matters

Knowledge of federal, state, and private transportation grants

Knowledge of the County's Land Development Code

Knowledge of the practices utilized in government budgeting and cost reduction

Ability to supervise the work of a large staff of professional, technical, and clerical employees

Ability to direct and carry out complex oral and written instructions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the County Commissioners, County employees, business partners, other governmental agencies, and the public

Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication